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MICROSOFT EDGE AND BING OPENING AUTOMATICALLY

Anonymous
2020-08-24T21:45:14+00:00

I have Windows 10.  When I start the computer and open to the desktop, the first thing that opens is Microsoft Edge and Bing. I have to delete them to open my default browser and search engine.  I did not ask for this and it has turned from a novelty to an aggravation.  At this time I do not want to change my search engine or browser. I would like to know how to stop Microsoft Edge and Bing from automatically opening at all automatically and particularly at the start,  when I start up the computer.

This feature was not there when I purchased the new computer with Windows 10.  It came much later, probably as part of an automatic Windows 10

update.  In an ideal world,  Microsoft would, on request, remove this feature.

Any comments on how to remove this feature would be appreciated

Thank You

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 10

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  1. John DeV 162.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2020-08-24T22:00:11+00:00

    Hello notfinished,

    I'm John an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you. I'll be happy to assist you today. I understand you have a problem with Edge opening automatically at startup.

    Kindly try the suggested methods below.

    1. Press Windows Key + R to open Run then type:

    shell:startup

    Press Enter. If there's Edge in the folder, kindly remove it.

    1. Press Start then search Settings

    Click Accounts then on the left side Click Sign in Options.

    Look for "Use my sign-in info to automatically finish setting up my device after an update or restart," Please turn it off.

    1. Press Start then search Settings > Apps > Startup > Please try to turn everything off. Check if Edge will no longer start automatically.
    2. Kindly check if you're using Windows Spotlight in your lock screen. Once you click a Edge will automatically search for any word that you click after unlocking the device. It's recommended to change your lock screen settings.
    3. Please try to check this article if it helps.

    https://thegeekpage.com/how-to-stop-microsoft-e...

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

    Sincerely

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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