Microsoft edge history not loading

Question

This happened right after resetting/reformatting my windows pc. My browser Microsoft edge does not record any one the sites I have visited. No matter how many times I visit various sites, it remains empty.

Is there a work around solution for this? The problem seems small, but it becomes quite irritating when experienced in longer times.

Answer 1

Hello Mark Martinez,You can try these following steps to fix the issue:

1. Check Edge Settings

Make sure Edge is set to record history:

• Open Edge.
• Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services.
• Under Browsing data, ensure that "Clear browsing data on close" is turned off.
• Scroll to Tracking prevention and make sure it's not set to Strict, which can sometimes interfere with history recording.

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2. Check Profile Sync

If you're signed into Edge with a Microsoft account:

• Go to Settings > Profiles > Sync.
• Ensure History is enabled for syncing.
• If sync is off, history might not be saved across sessions.

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3. Check for InPrivate Mode

Make sure you're not browsing in InPrivate mode, which doesn’t save history.

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4. Try Repairing or Resetting Edge

• Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
• Find Microsoft Edge, click ..., then choose Modify or Repair.

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5. Test with a New User Profile

Create a new Windows user account and test Edge there. If history works, the issue might be tied to your current user profile.

If the above solutions don't work, try reinstalling Edge.