Links do not open in Microsoft Edge browser

Hello there,

This issue is likely caused by a combination of browser extensions, cached data, or security settings interfering with link handling and CAPTCHA feature in Microsoft Edge.

Try these fixes.

1. Clear Edge Cache and Cookies  

Go to Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Clear browsing data  

Click “Choose what to clear” and select “Cookies and other site data” and “Cached images and files”  

Restart Edge and test the links again

2. Disable Extensions  

Some extensions (especially ad blockers, privacy tools, or script managers) can block link behavior and CAPTCHA scripts  

Go to Settings > Extensions and disable all extensions  

Restart Edge and test the issue  

If resolved, re-enable extensions one by one to find the culprit

3. Reset Site Permissions  

Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions  

Scroll down to “All permissions” and click “View permissions and data stored across sites”  

Search for the affected site (e.g., LinkedIn) and click “Clear data”  

Then revisit the site and allow necessary permissions (pop-ups, JavaScript, etc.)

4. Enable JavaScript  

Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > JavaScript  

Ensure JavaScript is allowed globally or for the affected sites  

CAPTCHA and comment boxes often rely on JavaScript

 >>5. Turn Off Tracking Prevention Temporarily  

Go to Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services  

Set Tracking Prevention to “Basic”  

Some sites may block functionality if aggressive tracking prevention is enabled

6. Try InPrivate Mode  

Open Edge in InPrivate mode (Ctrl + Shift + N)  

Visit the site and test the link behavior  

If it works, the issue is likely tied to cookies, extensions, or cached data

7. Update Edge  

Go to Settings > About Microsoft Edge  

Ensure you’re running the latest version  

Updates often fix compatibility issues with web components like CAPTCHA

8. Reset Edge Settings  

Go to Settings > Reset settings > Restore settings to their default values  

This will disable extensions and reset site permissions without deleting your bookmarks.

If CAPTCHA errors persist across multiple sites, it may also help to flush your DNS cache:

Open Command Prompt and run:

ipconfig /flushdns

Let me know what happens.

Kind regards,

Rez

I tried to attach the screenshot, but these are the only extensions showing:

Web Threat Shield, Recent Bookmarks, WOT.

I can activate a search app -- DuckDuck Go. Should I enable it or leave it disabled?

Which ones am I disabling?

Also, this new design for Answers - sucks big time! LOL

Man o Man, I can't understand this website design. Please redesign it so we can know what is what.

Disable all the extensions for now, and try to open the links.