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How to prevent Microsoft Edge from opening automatically
Microsoft Edge, the default web browser in Windows 11 and 10, sometimes launches even when you have another browser set as the default. It can load together with the operating system at startup, preload various background-related processes during the login phase, or appear by itself after a reboot.
This post describes multiple ways to prevent Microsoft Edge from automatically opening on your PC. If you use Edge on a Mac, you'll also learn how to prevent the browser from loading without permission in macOS.
Despite its Chromium makeover, Microsoft Edge remains deeply integrated into Windows 10 and Windows 11, with multiple triggers and preconfigured settings that ensure it loads automatically. Work through the list below to prevent the browser from launching on its own.
