Microsoft Edge Running Slow on Windows 11: Fixed
In the past, we have explored the problem of Edge not working on your computer. However, there is a unique problem where Microsoft Edge is running slow on Windows 11.
If you experience this problem, this comprehensive article will show you how to fix it. However, consider using any other efficient Windows 11 browser before diving into the fixes below.
1. Disable Graphics Acceleration
While disabling Graphics Acceleration may decrease performance, it may be a great option for fixing a slow Microsoft Edge. When disabled, you will fix conflicts between your graphics card driver and Edge hardware acceleration that may slow the browser.
Additionally, even though rare, graphics acceleration may conflict with other running software, causing Microsoft Edge to run slow. To fix it, follow the steps below.
1. Launch the Edge browser.
2. In the address bar, type the path below and hit Enter.
edge://settings/system
3. Toggle off the use graphics acceleration when available option.
2. Close Other Running Applications
Closing other running applications can be very effective when you have a slow Microsoft Edge on Windows 11. Each running app takes some memory; the more open applications you have, the less memory is available for efficiently running processes. If Microsoft Edge is still slow after closing your running apps, you may move on to a different solution.
3. Disable Edge Extensions
Microsoft Edge uses extensions to increase functionality. However, some extensions may slow down the browser and sometimes even make it unresponsive. You may fix this by disabling any problematic extension. Follow the process below.
1. Launch the Microsoft Edge browser.
2. Enter the path below into the address bar and hit Enter.
edge://extensions/
3. Toggle off the problematic extension. If the problem persists, move to a different solution.
4. Clear Microsoft Edge Cache and Cookies
Cache and cookies are important data often used to make the browser more efficient or collect user information. However, clearing these data may be an efficient fix when Microsoft Edge is slow on your Windows 11 computer, especially if data corruption causes the problem.
1. Launch the Edge browser.
2. Input the path below and hit Enter.
edge://settings/siteData
3. Click the Remove all button, then click Clear.
5. Update Microsoft Edge
An outdated Microsoft Edge browser is prone to bugs, and in some cases, they may cause a slow browser. The easy fix, in this case, will be updating your browser.
1. Launch the Edge browser.
2. Input the path below and hit Enter.
edge://settings/help
3. The browser should automatically download and install any available updates. Once the process is complete, you may restart the browser.
6. Flush Your DNS Cache
Flushing your DNS cache is a potential fix for a slow Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 in certain situations, including a corrupted DNS cache or an outdated DNS entry. Follow the steps below.
1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type cmd and hit Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open an elevated Command Prompt.
3. Type the command below, then restart the computer when it completes execution. Check if the problem is restored.
ipconfig /flushdns
7. Repair Microsoft Edge
Occasionally, you will have a slow Microsoft Edge because of corruption and file damage. Luckily, the app has a self-repair function that you may use. Follow the steps below.
1. Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
2. Click Apps on the left pane, then Installed apps on the right.
3. Click the Microsoft Edge options (the three dots), then click Modify.
4. Click the Repair button to verify the problem is solved when the process completes.
8. Reset the Edge Browser
You should reset your Microsoft Edge browser if none of the above fixes work. A reset will take it back to its default settings and fix whatever causes the slowness.
1. Launch the Edge browser.
2. Input the path below in the address bar and hit Enter.
edge://settings/resetProfileSettings
3. Click the Reset button.
Bringing Microsoft Edge Back to Proper Functioning
The solutions we highlighted above should suffice to bring your Microsoft Edge browser back to functioning properly. In extreme cases, you may consider reinstalling your operating system. You may also scan for malware
Could you fix the slow Microsoft Edge problem on your Windows 11 computer? What solutions were effective?
FAQs
This problem can be caused by several factors, including a bad connection, corrupted data and cache, problematic extensions, and bad browser files.
You may close other running applications, disable certain extensions, or disable hardware acceleration.
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