Did the Microsoft Edge work fine on your Windows computer last night and wont even open this morning?

Well, you are not alone.

Lets have a look, shall we?

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Also, heavy cache files may also prevent the Edge surfing app from opening.

One of these measures will surely fix any launch error of Microsoft Edge.

Below, Ive discussed each method elaborately to restore Microsoft Edge.

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This will eliminate temporary bugs and glitches.

start your system and then do the following to restart the Edge online window.

To restart Microsoft Edge:

Now, open Microsoft Edge again.

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And it should launch fine and take you to the default home page.

These steps are also effective tostop the edge from running in the background.

Also, it helps to wipe off any damaged or corrupted files related to Edge.

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The steps Im about to show willclear the cache and cookies too on Microsoft Edge.

Well, Microsoft Edge not opening issue is sorted out.

One thing to note, doing this will remove all saved passwords and bookmarks in your net web surfer.

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Scan and Remove Malware

Malware or viruses tamper with the original files of any program.

And that does not leave Microsoft Edge alone.

As it turns out, frequently the online window simply stops responding altogether due to malware damage.

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This will examine every file on your system to detect damaged and corrupted files.

Though typically it takes1-3hours.

Once you see the scan report, delete suspicious and corrupted files.

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attempt to launch Microsoft Edge and it should pop up just fine.

That being so, it may not launch at all.

Now, this happens as a result of frequent updates to the Edge internet tool.

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The antivirus on the other hand causes compatibility issues for the most part.

So, you oughta update the antivirus once Microsoft Edge gets updated each time.

As soon as newer versions go hand in hand, you should not experience any issues opening Microsoft Edge.

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Well, its a simple yet powerful method to fix any problems on Windows.

Which eventually works like a charm when the Edge web app doesnt open on your machine.

It will take15-20mins to complete.

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On the next attempt, Microsoft Edge will open and function properly.

This may take several minutes depending on your internet connection speed.

Hence, all launch issues such as edge not opening or wont open will be eliminated.

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The good news however is that you’re able to update Windows, breaking no sweat at all.

Your system may restart several times during the installation, so dont panic.

After finishing the update process, open Microsoft Edge and start surfing the web again!

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Ending Remarks

Have a nice day!

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