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Microsoft Edge Quick Links Disappeared: Windows 11 Fix

A quick browser reset will erase any corrupt settings

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Updated onMarch 12, 2024

updated onMarch 12, 2024

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Microsoft Edgeis a full-featured web browser that’s designed for Windows devices. It has an intuitive, easy-to-use interface and is the perfect way to get things done online. One of these features is the quick links option that lets you quickly open your frequently visited sites.

However, it now appears that users can no longer locate their quick links after updating to the latest browser version. If you’ve faced a similar issue, this article explains how to restore quick links.

Why have my Microsoft Edge quick links disappeared?

Quick links take you to your favorites and other pages, such as History and Downloads. You may wonder what is behind this issue so below are some possible causes:

How do I get quick links back on my edge?

Before you jump onto the slightly advanced solutions, try the following:

1. Clear cache

2. Disable extensions

3. Reset Microsoft Edge

4. Uninstall the latest Windows updates

If the quick links appear after you uninstall the updates, you can contact Microsoft and report that the latest update is causing the quick links to disappear from Microsoft Edge.

Remember that Windows updates are critical especially to protect your system against threats. As such, keep checking for new updates as Microsoft releases them regularly to fix bugs and any known issues.

5. Reinstall Microsoft Edge

Whereas most people marvel at quick links and customize them to fit their daily browsing needs, there is a section of users who find them annoying.

Quick links are basically built-in advertisements for Microsoft products and services. They appear in the new tab page of Edge and are designed to show you relevant content based on your browsing habits.

To remove the quick links, follow the steps below:

Should you face any other related issues such asMicrosoft Edge being laggy and slow, do not hesitate to check out our expert article on the same.

We also share some of thebest Microsoft Edge themesto give your interface a whole new look in case you’re tired of the default one. To get more out of the browser, also check out how tocreate a collection of pagesand group them by interests.

Before you go, we have a guide on how torestore Edge tabs if they disappear, so don’t miss it for more information.

Let us know if you have been able to solve this issue in the comment section below.

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Claire Moraa

Windows Software Expert

Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.

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Claire Moraa

Windows Software Expert

With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.