Starting Microsoft Edge automatically when you turn on Windows 11 happens because the operating system reopens apps that were running before your last shutdown. Microsoft Edge is the default web browser built into Windows 11.
Stopping this behavior gives you control over what opens when your PC starts up. You can turn off this feature in a few quick steps using the Windows 11 Settings app.
Disable automatic app restarts in Windows 11 Settings. Go to Accounts Sign-in options and turn off “Automatically save my restartable apps when I sign out.” This prevents Edge and other apps from launching on startup.
Step 1Go to Your Windows Sign-in Options
Press the Win+I on your keyboard to open Settings instantly.
- Open Windows Settings . You can do this in a couple of easy ways. The most common way is to click the Start button (the Windows logo, usually in the bottom-left corner) and then click the gear icon. Or, you can press the Win+I on your keyboard at the same time. This is a useful shortcut!
- Go to Accounts. Once the Settings window is open, look for the option called “Accounts”. It usually has a person icon next to it. Click on it.
- Find Sign-in Options. Inside the Accounts section, you will see a menu on the left side. Scroll down and click on “Sign-in options”. This is where you manage what loads when you log into your PC.
Step 2Control Apps That Restart Automatically
Sign-in options house the toggle that controls automatic app restarts. A specific toggle labeled ‘Automatically save my restartable apps and windows when I sign out and reopen them after I restart’ dictates whether programs like Microsoft Edge launch independently.
- Find the “Automatically save my restartable apps…” setting. Scroll down the list of options on the Sign-in options page. Look for a setting that sounds like the title above. Microsoft might change the exact words a little, but it’s about apps that can reopen automatically.
- Turn the setting OFF. You will see a switch next to this option. If it says “On”, click it to change it to “Off”.
Windows 11’s “Allow Windows to remember my apps” setting manages automatic app restarts. Activating this option records running apps during user sign-out or computer shutdown. Windows then reopens those recorded applications at the next sign-in. Microsoft Edge therefore reappears whenever the browser remains active during the prior session.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/stop-microsoft-edge-from-starting-automatically
Summary
Modifying sign-in settings stops Microsoft Edge from starting automatically in Windows 11, ensuring a clean desktop environment upon login.
How do I disable Microsoft Edge autostart?
Task Manager or Windows Settings handles stopping Microsoft Edge from starting automatically in Windows 11. Navigate to Startup apps within Settings, locate Microsoft Edge, and toggle the switch to 'Off'. Alternatively, launch Task Manager, access the 'Startup' tab, right-click Edge, and select 'Disable'.
Is it okay to disable msedge on startup?
Is it safe to stop msedge (the core process for Microsoft Edge) from running at startup? Disabling the process prevents automatic browser launches at boot while preserving manual launch capabilities.
How to make Microsoft Edge stop auto opening?
Accessing Windows 11 Startup settings stops the browser from auto-opening. Locating Microsoft Edge in the startup application list and switching the toggle to the 'Off' position prevents automatic browser launches during computer boots.
Why is Microsoft Edge set to open automatically on startup?
Microsoft Edge boots up automatically to maintain a continuous user experience for applications designed to resume previous work. Restoring applications with past sessions intact following restarts or unexpected shutdowns remains the primary goal of this feature.
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