Cause:
This seems to be an issue tied directly to the most recent version of Edge (Ver. 94.0.992.38). The crashes are affecting Edge users, but also users of apps that integrate Edge functionality; specifically, the use of a stylus or pen is the factor that seems to be causing the problems. Edge itself currently offers pen functionality with the writing/notes feature; and many of us here are reporting issues with Surface type devices (I would assume also, Surface Pens), so this information seems to track with what we already know.
Reference:
The article linked below came from CELSYS (a software development company known for their illustration/animation title, 'Clip Studio Paint'). By way of brief summary, it states that:
* The blue-screens are due to a problem with Microsoft Edge (Ver. 94.0.992.38), released 1 October 2021;
* Using of a pen/stylus will cause the crashes/locks, while using a mouse will not; and
* The issue has been reported to Microsoft and is currently awaiting a fix to be resolved.
Source: https://support.clip-studio.com/en-us/faq/articles/20210120
Answer:
So while we await a fix from Microsoft, the immediate (and hopefully temporary) solutions to this issue will be either:
- Use a different browser and/or software for your note taking; or
- Use Edge without a pen or stylus (ie. mouse only)