Specifically when I updated Windows and opened Edge, it took 7 to 8 seconds for it to initially open. Once it was opened it worked fine and loaded pages promptly. But if I closed Edge and then reopened it would consistently take 7 to 8 seconds to initially open.
The issue might not be Edge itself but the internet connection to your computer. Increase space in your temporary files folder, disable proxy settings, reset your bios defaults and check for updates, remove or update your edge extensions, repair or reset microsoft edge, and check your security software settings too are a few more things to examine.
Moreover, why is Microsoft Edge so slow to open?
Edge can be used to view PDFs, read ebooks, and, of course, browse the web. But what can you do when the browser starts behaving slow or refuses to launch? The issue might not be Edge itself but the internet connection to your computer.
How do I fix the slow performance of Microsoft Edge?
Try cleaning all the ‘old’ data Edge stores which you no longer need: In Edge > Click the three dots at the top-right of the Window > Select “Settings” > Select “Choose what to clear” Select your options (The first three items are selected by default and may be the cause of the slowdown if you’ve made heavy use of Edge). Was this reply helpful?
So, why does my Edge cache take so long to load?
It turns out if your Edge cache doesn’t have enough space to store temporary files of the websites you visit, this can actually affect the performance of how websites to load.
You see, ironically, Edge has continually been picking up new features and functionality. Meanwhile, one of the issues I have battled with since it came into existence is performance. Even in the most recent release of Windows 10, Edge seems to have its moments where it’s either revving up my laptop fan or it’s groggy at times.
What is Microsoft Edge and how does it work?
Microsoft returned to its “roots” with Windows 10, and with it added the successor to its now-defunct Internet Explorer browser: Microsoft Edge. It’s designed to completely replace Microsoft’s older browser (yay!) but confronts users with an all-new interface in the process (not yay!).
How to fix Microsoft Edge not closing on Windows 10?
You may be able to restore Windows 10 to an earlier version and remove the problem affecting Edge if you don’t have any valuable work that you would lose. If you can’t escape an infinite loop of pop-ups, or browser windows appear that refuse to close, you will need to force-close Microsoft Edge.