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Microsoft Edge is my go-to browser on mobile and desktop. The browser works on all the platforms, feels faster than the market leader Google Chrome, and it’s compatible with all the Chromium extensions that used to enjoy on the previous browser. However, the Edge experience isn’t devoid of issues. After a new Windows update, Microsoft Edge automatically opens during startup. Another issue is, sometimes the Edge browser stops responding on Windows.
And users can’t simply switch to any Edge alternative as they have the browsing history, extensions, bookmarks, and passwords saved in the Edge browser. While it’s possible to transfer data from the Edge browser to another but the transition isn’t as smooth as one might think.
Instead, you can follow this guide and fix the Microsoft Edge not responding error. Check the step-by-step instructions below and troubleshoot the Edge issues on Windows.
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1. Make Sure You Are Connected to the Internet
Let’s start with the basic troubleshooting step to fix the Edge issue. You need to check if your device is connected to a stable internet connection.
Open the Settings app on Windows 10 (Use Windows + I keyboard shortcut). Navigate to Network & Internet > Status and make sure that it says ‘You’re connected to the Internet’.
If the status does say that, you’ll also want to test the internet connection with a different browser to ensure the issue is centered only on Edge. Open Google Chrome or Firefox and try to open a few sites.
If you can't connect to the web using other browsers, you know there's still a problem with your internet connection and not Edge. On the flip side, if the other browser connects fine, the issue is only with the Edge browser, and you can continue with our troubleshooting guide.
2. Clear Cache and Cookies
A corrupted cache can ruin your day. It's almost always safe to clear the cache, so there's no reason not to try it.
If there is overburdened browsing data in your Microsoft Edge, that may make the browser slow or stop responding entirely.
When Microsoft Edge does not respond in Windows 10, you can clear the browsing history, cache, and cookies for your browser.
Step 1: Open Microsoft Edge and tap on the three-dot menu above.
Step 2: Go to Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services.
Step 3: Navigate to Clear Browsing data > Choose What to Clear.
Step 4: Select Cookies and Cache and hit Clear data at the bottom.
Then relaunch the Microsoft Edge browser and inspect if problems with Edge not responding have been fixed.
3. Close Edge Properly
Sometimes Edge stops responding because the tabs you have closed over time never actually shut the process. These Edge processes add up and consume a lot of RAM. The behavior ultimately leads to Microsoft Edge crashing, freezing, or not opening at all.
Follow the steps below to close Edge completely on Windows 10.
Step 1: Press the Windows key and open the start menu.
Step 2: Type Task Manager and hit enter to open the program.
Step 3: Right-click on the top-level Microsoft Edge process (the one with the number next to it) and select End Task.
That will close all running Edge processes, free up RAM space, and allow you to relaunch Edge. You should also take a look at other processes running in the background. Close irrelevant ones, and that should free up more RAM space on your Windows 10 device.
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4. Disable Edge Extensions
As you already know, Microsoft Edge is built-on Google’s Chromium engine. As a result, it works perfectly fine with all the Google Chrome extensions. Using extensions, one can add more features to the basic Edge interface and functionality.
However, some might not be actively maintained, could be out of date, or develop incompatibilities with new Edge builds.
If you have dozens of Edge extensions installed, it can be difficult to figure out which one causes the issue. Because of that, the easiest solution is to disable all extensions and then enable only the ones you need one at a time.
Step 1: Tap on the three-dot menu on the Edge home screen.
Step 2: Go to the Extensions menu and select Remove to delete extensions.
5. Disable Strict Tracking Prevention
Websites use trackers to collect info about your browsing. Websites may use this info to improve sites and show you content like personalized ads. Some trackers collect and send your info to sites you haven't visited. Microsoft offers a default tracking prevention option to block trackers, harmful content, and ads.
By default, it's set at Balanced, but if you have switched to Strict prevention, the setting might interfere with some of the websites you visit.
Open Microsoft Edge Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Tracking prevention, and switch to a Balanced approach.
6. Reset All Edge Settings
It can help because there are times when tweaking the wrong settings can eventually cause issues with Edge, especially if you’re enabling Edge beta build.
Follow the steps below to reset all settings on the Edge browser.
Step 1: Launch Microsoft Edge and launch settings.
Step 2: Navigate to Reset Settings and confirm your decision.
Just remember that this will disable all of your extensions, clear temporary data, and wipe out all cookies. However, it won’t affect bookmarks, history, and saved passwords.
7. Install Latest Windows 10 Update
Microsoft delivers Edge updates through Windows Update. If the problem that’s bothering you widespread, the company is probably already working on a solution.
As soon as that solution is done, you’ll get it through Windows Update.
So, just head over to Settings > Updates & Security, and check for updates.
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You can easily fix the Microsoft Edge not responding error on Windows 10 using the tricks mentioned above. I closed Microsoft Edge from the Task Manager app and it fixed the issue for me. Do let us know about the trick that worked for you in the comments section below.
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When your camera isn't working in Windows 10, it might be missing drivers after a recent update. It's also possible that your anti-virus program is blocking the camera, your privacy settings don't allow camera access for some apps, or there's a problem with the app you want to use.
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Need more info on missing camera rolls? See Fix a missing Camera Roll in Windows 10. Curious about importing photos? See Import photos and videos from phone to PC.
Before you begin
Before working through the possible solutions listed, do these first:
Check for updates. Select Start , then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates. If you see the option to View optional updates, select it to see if there are updates available for your camera. Allow available updates to install, then restart your device when it's ready.
Restart your PC. If you haven't restarted your device since the camera stopped working, you should do so. Select Start , then select Power > Restart. Waking up your device from sleep isn't the same thing as a restart.
Test your camera with the Camera app. Select Start , then choose Camera from the list of apps. If you're asked to allow access to the Camera, select Yes. If the camera works in the Camera app, the problem might be with the app you're trying to use. Open Camera
If your camera still doesn’t work, here are some other things to try. For best results, try the possible fixes in the order presented.
Check for a camera switch or button your device
Some laptops and portable devices have a physical switch or button that turns the camera on or off. When turned off, your device won't recognize that there's a camera installed. If your computer has a switch or button, make sure it's in the on position before using your camera.
Check your settings
Give your apps permission
If you recently updated Windows 10, you might need to give apps permission to use the camera. In newer versions of Windows 10, some apps don’t have default access to the camera.
To let your device access the camera, select Start , then select Settings > Privacy > Camera . In Allow access to the camera on this device, if Camera access for this device is turned off, select Change and turn on Camera access for this device.
Note: If camera access for the device is turned off and you can't select Change, you'll need an administrator on the device to turn on camera access for you.
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Before any app can access your camera, make sure camera access is turned on for apps in your user account. Make sure that Allow apps to access your camera is turned on.
After allowing access to the camera, go to Choose which Microsoft Store apps can access your camera and turn on camera access for the apps you want. Only apps installed from the Microsoft Store will show in this list.
If you installed the app from the internet, a disc, a USB drive, or your IT administrator installed the app for you, it might not be a Microsoft Store app. To check, go to Allow desktop apps access to your camera and make sure it's turned on. Many video conferencing apps, like Microsoft Teams, are desktop apps that require this setting to be turned on.
To learn how you can configure your camera privacy settings in Windows 10, go to this Windows Community (in English) page.
Check your antivirus software
In your antivirus software settings, look for settings that block access to your camera or permission to use your camera. For help, visit your antivirus software company’s website.
Check your hardware drivers
Try a different USB port and scan for hardware changes
If you're using an external camera, try using it with a different USB port on your device first. If that doesn't work, or your camera is built-in to your device, try this:
Select Start , enter device manager, then select it from the search results.
Find your camera under Cameras, Imaging devices or Sound, video and game controllers.
If you can't find your camera, select the Action menu, then select Scan for hardware changes.
Wait for it to scan and reinstall updated drivers, restart your device, then try opening the Camera app again.
If these steps don't fix your issue, continue to the next steps.
Check for an incompatible camera driver
Some older cameras that were designed for older devices aren't compatible with Windows 10. Here's how to check if you have if your camera is compatible:
In Device Manager, look for your camera under Cameras, Imaging devices or Sound, video and game controllers.
Press and hold (or right-click) the name of your camera, and then select Properties.
Select the Driver tab, select the Driver Details button, and look for a file name that includes stream.sys. If it’s there, your camera was designed before Windows 7 and you'll have to replace it with a newer camera.
If you don't find a file name that includes stream.sys, continue to the next steps.
Roll back the camera driver
If your camera stopped working after an update, try these steps:
In Device Manager, press and hold (or right-click) your camera, and then select Properties.
Select the Driver tab, select Roll Back Driver, and then choose Yes. (Some drivers don’t provide this option. If your driver doesn’t have Roll Back Driver available, go ahead to the next fix.)
After the roll back is complete, restart your device, and then try opening the Camera app again.
If rolling back didn’t work or isn’t available, continue to the next steps.
Uninstall your camera driver and scan for hardware changes
In Device Manager, press and hold (or right-click) your camera, and then select Properties.
Select the Driver tab, then select Uninstall Device. Select the check box for Deletethe driver software for this device, then select OK.
In Device Manager, on the Action menu, select Scan for hardware changes.
Wait for it to scan and reinstall updated drivers, restart your PC, and then try opening the Camera app again.
Note: If your camera still doesn’t work, look for help on the camera manufacturer’s website.
Need more help?
If you'd like to learn about the basics of using the camera, see How to use the Camera app.
Find answers in the forums
If the previous solutions don’t work, try searching for similar problems in the Microsoft Community forum for Windows Camera. If you don’t find a solution, go ahead and share details about your experience there, then check back later for responses.
Submit feedback
If you've tried the steps in this article and don't find a solution that works, use Windows Feedback Hub to file a bug. This helps Microsoft find the root cause of this problem.
Include details about what you were doing, or specific steps you were taking, when the problem occurred. Be sure to use Recreate my problem when you submit your feedback in the Feedback Hub.
For help submitting feedback with Feedback Hub, see Send feedback to Microsoft with the Feedback Hub app.