How to Prevent Microsoft Edge From Loading at Startup in Windows 10

Microsoft Edge is a web browser much like Chrome, FireFox, and Opera Mini. On Windows 10, Microsoft Edge loads some functions in the system startup process to optimize the app performance. These functions include the opening of a new tab and homepage on the browser. However, if you do not use Microsoft Edge for some reason, then you should disable the functions as they only increase your startup time. Starting with the version 1809, Windows10 lets you restrict the app from launching in the startup process. This will include restricting the New Tab and Start pages using the Group Policy Editor and Registry.

This post will tell you how it can be done:

How to Prevent Microsoft Edge at Startup Using Group Policy

In case of Windows 10 pro, the simplest way to restrict Microsoft Edge from launching at Startup is through the Group Policy Editor and Registry.

Follow the mentioned steps to prevent Edge at Startup:

1. Launch Start.
2. Search gpedit.msc and tap OK.
3. This will start the Local Group Policy Editor.
4. Go through the following route:

• Computer Configuration
• Administrative Templates
• Windows Components
• Microsoft Edge

5. Double-click on Allow Microsoft Edge to launch at system startup when the system is unoccupied, and
6. every time Microsoft Edge is stopped policy, present on the right side.
7. Choose the Disabled icon.
8. Tap Apply.
9. Tap OK.
10. Double-click on Allow Microsoft Edge to launch at Startup and every time Edge is stopped the policy.
11. Choose the Disabled icon.
12. Tap Apply.
13. Tap OK.
14. Restart the system.

How to Prevent Microsoft Edge at Startup Using Registry

You can use Registry to prevent Microsoft Edge at startup if you are unable to access Group policy

editor.

Follow the steps to do so:

1. Launch Start.
2. Search regedit and open Registry.
3. Follow the given path:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE-SOFTWARE-Policies-Microsoft

4. Right-click on Microsoft, choose New and tap on Key.
5. Provide the key with a name MicrosoftEdge and hit Enter.
6. Right-click on the new key, choose New and tap on Key.
7. Provide the key with a name Main and hit Enter.
8. Right-click on the new key, choose New and tap on DWORD 32-bit value.
9. Provide the key with a name AllowPrelaunch and hit Enter.
10. Double-click on new DWORD and fix the value at zero.
11. Press OK.
12. Right-click on the Microsoft folder, choose New and tap on Key.
13. Provide the key with a name TabPreloader and hit Enter.
14. Press OK.
15. Right-click on the new key, choose New and tap on DWORD 32-bit value.
16. Provide the key with a name AllowTabPreloading and hit Enter.
17. Double-click on new DWORD and fix the value at zero.
18. Press OK.
19. Restart the system.

After following these steps, you will be able to restrict Edge from launching at Startup.

Emily Johnson is a Norton product expert and has been working in the technology industry since 2002. As a technical expert, she has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as norton.com/setup.