Why is Microsoft edge taking up 100% of my CPU when I open it?

Hi, good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

When was the last time it worked properly? Have you made any changes to your computer recently?

Please try the following methods below.

1. Please try to update your Microsoft Edge browser

Open Edge > Click 3 dots > Help and Feedback > About Microsoft Edge

2. Clear cache and cookies

Open Edge > Click 3 dots > Settings

Select Privacy, search, and services > Under Clear browsing history

Click Choose what to clear

Select your preferred Time Range and items to clear

Click Clear Now

3. Disable or Uninstall Edge extensions

Open Edge > Click 3 dots > Extensions

Please check if one of your extensions is causing the issue

4. Disable Hardware acceleration

Open Edge then click 3 dots

Select Settings > System and Performance

Toggle off "Use hardware acceleration when available"

Restart your browser

If the issue still persists, you may need to consider performing a Reset of Edge Chromium.

Open Edge then click 3 dots > Settings

Select Reset Settings > Restore settings to their default values

Click Reset

Restart your computer

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

Kind regards,

John DeV

Independent Advisor