

Locate and double-click on the Allow Microsoft Edge to pre-launch at Windows startup, when the system is idle, and each time Microsoft Edge is closed option.Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Microsoft Edge Type gpedit.msc in the search bar and press Enter to open the Group Policy Editor on your screen.Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run utility.To use this method, follow the steps given below: However, those non-Pro users that have unlocked the Group Policy Editor can also use this. This method is only for Windows 10 Pro users. Method 2: Disable With Group Policy Editor This is how to stop Microsoft Edge from opening while booting in. Scroll down and locate Edge on the right pane and turn off the toggle beside it.Īfter the restart, Edge won’t run in the background anymore.In the App Permissions section on the left pane select the Background apps option.Select the top option that appears in the search result. Press the Windows key and type Privacy Settings in the search bar.To turn off Edge as a background app, follow the steps given below: Method 1: Disable Microsoft Edge As A Background App

Read them carefully before executing them, and before editing the Registry, make sure to back it up. Below we have given instructions on how to do both of these methods. To stop Microsoft Edge from starting up automatically, you need to turn off Edge as a background app or edit the Registry and Group policy. We have shown a VIDEO walk through at the end of the post for easy solution.
