How to Fix Slow Microsoft Edge

 Is your Microsoft Edge browser responding slow? Or it isn’t responding at all? If your answer to one of these questions is “Yes.” you are at the right place. In this article, we will mention the reasons for your Microsoft Edge’s slow performance. We will suggest effective solutions to these problems. If Microsoft Edge is not working well on your PC, check if the internet connection is stable. If the internet connection is fine, you can clear the cache. If the problem with your Microsoft Edge still persists, follow the tips below.

Reset Microsoft Edge

One of the biggest reasons for the dull performance of your Microsoft Edge may be an unresponsive plugin. If there is an unresponsive plugin in your Microsoft Edge, it may be a big reason for the same. You can reset Edge browser by following the steps:

1. Press the Windows button.
2. Click on “Settings.”
3. After entering the “Settings” option, you will see the “System” option.
4. As you click on the “System” option, you will see “Default apps” in the row.
5. First, click on the “Default” option.
6. Now, click on the “Reset” in order to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Set Location for Temporary Files

Another way to fix the issue with Microsoft Edge is to set the location for temporary files. The temporary files can negatively affect your Edge browser. To make the Edge browser work properly, follow the steps below:

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Click on the “Settings” icon.
3. Select “Internet options.”
4. Click on the “Settings” that appears under the browsing history.
5. As you select the “Settings” option, you will see the “Temporary Internet Files” option.
6. Select the “Move Folder.”
7. Now, choose the desired location for temporary internet files.
8. Then, set the Disk Space to use 1GB and click the “Ok” option.

Delete Extensions on Edge Browser

A very few know that the extensions on their Edge browser can lead to dull performance. These may cause lag in your Edge browser. In order to fix the issue, you need to detect which extension is making your browser slow. It is recommended to disable these extensions. Follow the steps below:

1. Click on the three dots that appear horizontally on the right side of your screen.
2. Now, choose the “Extensions” and remove the one that is causing trouble.
3. Doing so is likely to fix your problem.

Scan Your System

If you are a Windows 10 user, you can use its in-built scanning tool to fix problems. It will fix the Edge issues also. Follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Type cmd in the search box on your computer or laptop. Otherwise, you can click on Win key + X.
2. Then, click on the “Command Prompt (Admin).
3. After entering the Command Prompt (Admin), you need to type sfc /scan now.
4. Then, hit Enter. Wait for the process to conclude.

Clear cache files

When the browsing history consumes space on your browser, it starts working slow. You can clear browsing history and other files that get accumulated on your browser and cause lag. Follow these steps:

1. Open Edge browser.
2. Select the three horizontal lines that appear on the upper right corner.
3. Now, click on “Settings.”
4. Now, select the “Choose what to clear” option.
5. Now, select either browsing history and cookies on your computer.
6. This will make your Edge browser work fast.

Conclusion

The above are the effective ways to fix your Microsoft Edge. We have listed all the reasons for the slow performance of Edge Browser and shared effective solutions. We hope one of these solutions will work for you.

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