Microsoft just updated Edge and completely broke the browser according to some reports

Date:
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:42:39 +0000

Description:
Use Microsoft Edge? Dont update it until youve read about this freshly reported bug, as its a nasty one.

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Microsoft just updated Edge to a new version and some users are reporting serious issues with the web browser basically becoming non-functional.

Neowin first picked up on this, after one of the sites readers highlighted the problem and it turns out there are a fair few other people seemingly hit by the gremlin in the works of Edge. (See posts on Reddit and Microsofts Answers.com for examples).

The apparent bug means that the Edge browser fails to load websites, either producing an error message saying this page is having a problem or that there is not enough memory to open this page.

This occurs with all websites, and even Edge features such as the Settings panel, bookmarks, or even just a new tab essentially, nothing works, no matter what you try to open, you get an error.

This is the case with the latest stable version of Edge (122.0.2365.63) and disabling extensions doesnt help. However, there is a possible solution with notable caveats, the most prominent of which is that youll need to apply this apparent fix with some urgency.

Why? Well, because it involves diving into the Settings panel for Edge, and
as we just mentioned, if you already updated to v122.0.2365.63 of the
browser, when you try to open Settings, guess what? You get an error and cant access it. Argh

So, if youre reading this now in Edge, and havent updated to v122.0.2365.63 and want to apply this suggested fix as a pre-emptive measure, you best hop
to it now and get Settings open.

And yes, we havent yet mentioned what on earth this fix (first discovered by Nails89 on Answers.com) actually is, so here goes: In Settings for Edge, go
to Privacy, search and services then scroll down to the Security box (nearly at the bottom) and find the Enhance your security on the web option, then
turn it off. (Image credit: Wachiwit via Shutterstock) Analysis: Thorny issue

Now, you may have noticed we keep saying apparent fix because while this is a successful solution for some folks, at least going by various reports, there are also other Edge users observing that this doesnt work for them, and the errors remain.

As the Microsoft moderator on Answers.com observed, it doesnt seem like this problem is quite as straightforward as just flicking that toggle. Other users have reported theyve remedied the issue by signing out of their profile in Edge, but again, add seasoning here your mileage may vary.

It cant hurt to try that, of course, and the problem with the other tactic of turning off Edges enhanced security mode is that it leaves you without that extra protection when browsing the web.

While more tech-savvy users may feel they dont need that enhanced security, its a useful setting for those who arent so sure about how to stay safe and secure on the web and so ideally, those folks wont want to turn it off. (Assuming they can get to the setting before the bugbear makes the panel unreachable).

Its worth noting that those who dont want to turn off enhanced security could reduce it from the strict level to balanced instead and this may help and will leave you with a basic level of protection still. But it sounds like you may need to switch the whole feature off to benefit or stand a chance of benefiting from the change, anyway.

Overall, this is a bit of a thorny one, so lets hope Microsoft is looking
into this, and can provide some details on whats going on for affected Edge users, and hopefully a fix or patch in a timely manner. Weve contacted Microsoft to check if it has any further info or advice for Edge users, and will update this story with any response we receive. You might also like Want to get rid of Bing, Edge and ads in Windows 11? Some users can Edge could get a feature thatll delight touchscreen users How to use Microsoft Edge



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