Edge using all cpu

Anonymous
2024-02-02T19:19:05+00:00

On a brand new PC the cpu and RAM are being maxed out on task manager by microsoft edge, do I have to use another browser or what can I do to make the performance better?

Microsoft Edge | Speed and responsiveness | Windows 10

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-02-02T19:38:38+00:00

    Perhaps you should be concerned about what Microsoft Edge is doing with all that RAM and CPU. I mean, if you're not using Microsoft Edge, then somebody else must be.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-02-02T20:19:58+00:00

    Hi Felipe,

    I'm Paul, I'm sorry to hear you're having a problem.

    Don't worry, I will help you to solve it.

    MS Edge normally consumes high resources but it shouldn't maxed them out.

    I will recommend the following solutions.

    1. Install the latest Windows Updates.
    2. Use System File Checker to check and fix corrupted system files that may be the cause of the issue. Please refer to the link.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402652...

    1. Resetting Microsoft Edge

    > Open Microsoft Edge, click the More icon (three dots) in the upper right corner, and select Settings.

    > Click Reset settings.

    > Click the > icon next to Restore settings to their default values, and then click Reset when prompted.

    1. Repair Microsoft Edge

    Open Settings > Apps > Apps & features > select Microsoft Edge and then select Modify > select Repair.

    1. Download and reinstall it from the link below.

    https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2109047...

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-02-04T00:33:55+00:00

    Even if the computer is brand new?

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-02-04T13:04:26+00:00

    Yes, you can still try them. It will not affect other apps and settings.

    Let me know how it goes.

    Thank you.

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