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Why does Edge task automatically start when PC is turned on

Anonymous
2023-10-08T22:04:08+00:00

I've bee trying to stop Microsoft Edge (and/or Microsoft Edge Update) from automatically starting when Win 11 is turned on. Sometimes the Edge browser opens. Other times when I open Chrome I see a window open and close. All times (even when Edge doesn't open) I see the process in Task Manager. Tried all the solutions on the Web. Today I checked the PPID and found svchost.exe started the process.

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11

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  1. John DeV 162.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-10-09T00:38:47+00:00

    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?

    Please try the suggested methods below if it helps.

    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. Open Task manager then select Startup apps

    Search for Microsoft Edge, right click it and hit Disable

    1. Press Start then search Settings

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

    Turn off Use my sign-in info to automatically finish setting up after an update.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/aut...

    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 Edge, it will automatically search for any word that you click after unlocking the device. It's recommended to change your lock screen settings.

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

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-10-09T12:16:38+00:00

    I've done 1 & 2 previously. 3 looks like it solved issue. I've been having issue for years. Chrome give me better searches than Edge. Edge gives too many duplicates too focus on Microsoft answers. Problem started with Windows 10 and continued when updated to Windows 11. I had internet issues and reset my PC. Uninstalled all Apps, but problem still occurred after reset.

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  3. John DeV 162.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-10-09T12:28:24+00:00

    Great, I am happy that worked. If you do not have any concerns, feel free to mark only the response that helped you as most helpful and have a moment to rate my support I would appreciate it. This will help other people who are facing the same problem.

    You are most welcome. Stay safe and have a great day!

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