Yes, it was still called Edge. But this Edge was smooth and sprightly. Which could be something to do with the fact that it’s based on Google’s Chromium platform. Google seemed miffed that Microsoft had created a functioning browser. It told users Edge isn’t secure.
You’ll also tell me Microsoft does something similar when you use Hotmail via, say, Firefox. But the more Google shows its competitiveness with any — even subtle — reference to Edge, the more it gives Microsoft’s browser credibility. When you’re the market leader, it’s best not to acknowledge your lesser rivals.
Why won’t Microsoft Edge let me go to Google or Gmail?
Microsoft Edge will not let me go to google or use gmail. There is an error message that says “hmmm can’t reach this page.” It suggest to check the address (which is right) or search for it on bing. Google will be the first result on the search, but clicking on the link still doesn’t work.
One of the next things we wondered was, should I get Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome for my laptop?
Unless your laptop is loaded down with more RAM than you know what to do with, Google Chrome is going to negatively impact your system performance if you run more than a handful of tabs at a time. If that were the lone advantage of Edge I wouldn’t recommend it as there’s a lot more that goes into a browser.
Is Microsoft Edge hounding you to use Bing as default search engine?
Lots of people are reporting that Microsoft Edge is now hounding them to use “Microsoft recommended browser settings,” which sets the default search engine to Bing. Not only that, but Edge doesn’t seem to get the hint when the user tells them “no.”.
Bing is a legitimate search engine. Unfortunately, Microsoft’s search engine is often used by browser-hijackers and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) as a means to serve unwanted ads or direct traffic to certain websites. Obviously, users often panic when they notice the unusual browser behavior for the first time.
Why do I still get Bing search bar when I open edge?
I have done the above, but when I open Microsoft Edge, I still get the Bing search bar, even though settings say Google is my search engine . The Bing search bar really wants a web address, so if you are searching for something it says it can’t find it and then asks if you want to search, thus adding an extra step every time you search.
You could be thinking “Why is Bing taking over my browser?”
Our best answer is if Bing took over your browser, this is the result of malicious code sneaking into your computer or adware/ PUP infection. Bing is a legitimate search engine. Unfortunately, Microsoft’s search engine is often used by browser-hijackers and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) as a means to serve unwanted ads or direct traffic to certain websites.