How to turn on or off Microsoft Edge Sharing Data with other Windows features

When to Turn Off Data Sharing

Why do this? If you turn off this setting, Microsoft Edge stops sharing your browsing data with other Windows features. This means your browsing history will be more private on your computer.

What happens when done? When you turn this off, Microsoft Edge will no longer send your browsing data to other apps on your PC. This helps keep your browsing habits separate from other Windows functions.

How to Turn Off Sharing Data

You can change this setting right in Microsoft Edge.

1. Open Microsoft Edge

   First, open the Microsoft Edge browser. You can find it in your ⊞ Start Menu, on 🖥️ your taskbar, or by searching for it.

2. ⚙️ Go to Settings

   In Edge, click the three dots ... in the top-right corner. This opens the “Settings and more” menu. Then, click on Settings.

   This action opens a new tab displaying Edge’s settings.

3. Go to Profiles Settings

   On the left side of ⚙️ the Settings tab, find and click on Profiles.

4. Find the Sharing Option

   In the Profiles section, scroll down. Look for the option called Share browsing data with other Windows features.

   This is the setting that controls whether Edge shares your browsing history with other apps on your computer.

5. Turn the Setting Off

   You will see a switch next to “Share browsing data with other Windows features.” Click this switch to turn it Off.

   When the switch is off, it typically turns gray. This stops Edge from sharing data right away and prevents it from sharing in the future.

Reference:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/microsoft-edge-browsing-data-and-privacy

Summary

You can control whether Microsoft Edge shares your browsing data with other Windows features. This setting helps keep your browsing habits private on your computer. To turn it off, go to Edge’s Settings, then Profiles, and toggle off “Share browsing data with other Windows features.”