All browsers besides edge are not opening

Question

So basically, around a month ago, firefox was working, but then the next day it never opened, I tried google chrome, doesn't open, I try downloading a new browser called opera, doesn't open. I tried restarting my pc, repairing the browsers, resetting the browsers, reinstalling the browsers, checking my pc for updates, nothing is working. I don't want to use edge only, how do I make it so my other browsers actually open?

Answer 1

Make sure report this issue using the Feedback Hub app.
Try performing Clean Boot and see if the problem persists?
Have a look at:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-perform-a-clean-boot-in-windows-da2f9573-6eec-00ad-2f8a-a97a1807f3dd
If no try enable services one by one to see which one causing the problem.

Answer 2

Hello

Thank you for your question and reaching out. I can understand you are having issues related to any browsers are not opening except Edge.

1. Check your event log to see if there's any associated events.
2. Download procmon ( https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/procmon )

Filter -> Process name -> chrome.exe or firefox.exe

3. Disable any Antivirus program or Windows firewall you may have for temporary purpose.
4. Please try to login with different user Profile and see if you are able to open Chrome or Firefox.
5. It may be some App locker or Application Restriction policy Deployed by your Organization if this is your Domain Joined PC.

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