7 Tweaks to Speed Up Lazy Microsoft Edge Browser 2024

Microsoft Edge is a fast and efficient browser built on the Chromium engine, similar to Google Chrome. The default for Windows 11/10 comes with many new features such as sleep tabs, tab groups, Copilot AI and more. It also receives regular updates with the latest bug fixes, speed and security enhancements. However, like any browser, Edge can also slow down over time due to various factors such as accumulated cache, extensions, or outdated settings. Here this article explores, seven tweaks you can use to Speed up Microsoft Edge and improve your browsing experience.

How to Fast Edge Browser

If you have lots of open tabs, it might slow down Microsoft Edge performance. First of all, try to close some of the tabs you no longer need to free up some edge resources. Next, if you notice Web pages loading very slow on Edge browser check and ensure your internet connection is working and stable. Disconnect VPN if configured or try to disable proxy server.

Clear Browsing Data Regularly

Microsoft Edge stores browsing activity in cache to help pages load faster when you revisit them. Over time, browsing data such as cache, cookies, and history accumulate and can slow down Edge. Regularly clearing this data helps maintain optimal browser performance.

• Open Edge and click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
• Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services.
• Under Delete browsing data, click Choose what to clear.
• Select Cached images and files and Cookies and other site data.
• Click Clear now.

Disable Unnecessary Extensions

Browser Extensions add extra functionality to your browser and enable new features. However, having too many can slow it down. Disabling or removing unnecessary extensions can improve Edge’s performance.

• Click the three-dot menu and select Extensions.
• Click on manage extensions to display all of them,
• Review your installed extensions and disable or remove those you don’t need by toggling off the switch or clicking Remove.

Enable Sleeping Tabs

The Sleeping Tabs feature in Edge reduces resource usage by putting inactive tabs to sleep. Enable this feature can help Speed up Edge browser by freeing up memory and CPU resources.

• First, open Edge Settings Go to System and performance.
• Under Optimize Performance, toggle on Save resources with sleeping tabs.
• You can also adjust the time after which tabs should go to sleep.

Update Edge Regularly

Microsoft frequently releases updates for Edge that include performance improvements, the latest bug fixes, and new features. Keeping Edge up to date ensures you have the latest optimizations.

• Click the three-dot menu and go to Settings.
• Scroll down and click About Microsoft Edge.
• Edge will automatically check for updates and install them if available. Restart the browser to apply the update.

In addition, open Windows settings, Go to update and security then hit check for updates to download and install latest Windows updates. This will improve your system’s performance, security, and stability, and fix bugs and compatibility issues.

Use the Startup Boost Feature

The Startup Boost is a feature in Edge, helps the browser start more quickly by preloading certain processes when Windows starts. Enable this feature you will feel the browser open quickly than before.

• Go to Edge Settings > System and Performance.
• Toggle on Startup Boost to enable faster startup times.

Adjust Site Permissions

Some websites may use background processes like notifications or location tracking, that can slow down your browsing experience. Checking and adjusting site permissions on edge can help minimize unnecessary resource usage.

• Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions.
• Review and adjust permissions such as notifications, location, and background sync to reduce resource usage.

Reset Microsoft Edge

If you are experiencing problem with Edge browser, and tried the above tweaks but Edge is still slow, consider resetting it. This will restore the browser to its default settings, removing any problematic configurations, but keeping your saved passwords and bookmarks.

• Go to Edge Settings > Reset settings.
• Click Restore settings to their default values.
• Confirm by clicking Reset.

Well if Edge won’t open or crashes frequently you need to repair Microsoft Edge from  Settings -> Apps -> installed apps. find Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots on the right select modify.  A small window will pop up, so click on Repair to begin the process.

In addition, repairing corrupted system files and scanning for malware can further enhance the performance of Microsoft Edge. To do this, open Command Prompt as an administrator, run sfc /scannow, and then DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth. Additionally, scanning for viruses and malware using Windows security or reliable antivirus program can eliminate malicious software that may be slowing down your browser.