Jan 2024 Windows 10 HOME 22H2 Edge browser HIGH Memory Usage

Question

I have enjoyed EDGE, especially when closing the browser, especially the removal of what I choose to delete in Settings.

Since Dec 2023 and January Updates, my Windows 10 Home 22H2 (x64) COOLING FAN stays on MAX when watching any video, news, football, or zooming on maps and Google Earth etc.

I am also getting 'pop up' Warnings of "High Memory Usage." Are there more updates coming with 'fixes' for the 'growing EDGE' and all its new features?

Answer 1

Hi, good day! I'm Jerico T., I understand that you're having some issues right now, I'll do my best to help you with your concern.

Microsoft Edge will automatically update itself, and yes there will be future updates. As for the high memory usage that you're getting, let's try to perform the troubleshooting methods below and check if any of the resolves fixes the issue.

Method 1: Check for Microsoft Edge Update

1. Open Microsoft Edge, click the three (3) dots on the upper right corner.
2. Click Help and feedback on the lower part.
3. Click About Microsoft Edge.
4. It will automatically check for update, if not, click the Check for updates button.
5. Download and install the update, restart your computer once done and check if the issue is fixed.

Method 2: Repair Microsoft Edge

1. Press windows key + I to open settings.
2. Select Apps.
3. On the left pane select Apps and features.
4. Look for Microsoft Edge and click it then select Modify.
5. A window will pop-up, click Yes.
6. Click the Repair button, follow the steps on your screen.

Please do let me know how it goes.

Regards,

Jerico T.

Answer 2

Thanks Jerico. I've done both. Problem persists.

Answer 3

You're welcome. I apologize that the given methods above did not work. Kindly try to perform the steps below.

1. Open Microsoft Edge and click the three (3) dots on the upper right.
2. Click Settings.

3.On the left pane, click System and performance.

4. Under Optimize Performance, toggle Efficiency mode on.
5. Check if it fixes the issue.

Regards,

Jerico T.

Answer 4

I'm having a similar problem, especially for the last 1-3 versions, performance has been deteriorating. I did a full browser reset and used the same extensions and exports to compare with Chrome. Chrome runs extremely smooth and fast.

Edge, on the other hand, is clunky and consumes a lot of resources. I turned off unnecessary features AI etc. and tested it, unfortunately nothing changed. Edge needs a good bug fixing, performance improvement, streamlining and acceleration for 3-5 releases.