Windows 10: Windows 10 mail hyperlinks not working with new Microsoft Edge Browser

Hi,


I just updated my computer the the latest Microsoft Edge browser. Microsoft Edge runs in the background and on the task bar the Edge icon flashes when I click on a hyperlink on Windows 10 mail; However, Edge browser does not pop up to screen. Is there a setting I have to set to make this happen. It is really annoying.


Cheers,

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Microsoft is developing a built-in ad blocker for its Edge browser

"One of the first browser add-ons many people install to improve their online experience is Adblock Plus or something similar. Until recently, Microsoft Edge's lack of support for add-ons put off a lot of would-be users, but reports from Build 2016 suggest that native ad blocking is on its way to the Internet Explorer successor.

Adblock Plus is coming to Edge, but built-in ad blocking would negate the need for such an add-on. A slide shown off and snapped at a Build presentation shows that the next version of Edge, in response to user feedback, will feature ad blocking capabilities. There's no word on delivery timescale, but the upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update would seem a likely candidate.

ZDNet's Ed Bott photographed the slide which shows Microsoft's development roadmap built around feedback from testers. Right at the top of the list is reference to plans to create a plugin and extension store for Edge, but it's entry number four that's more intriguing.

"Build ad blocking features into the browser" is listed as a Feature Request from users. But the good news is that it is not only listed as being "Deliverable 4682811", but as "Targeted for the next version".

This will no doubt come as good news for those who have fallen in love with Edge, but it's not something that will be welcomed by the likes of Adblock Plus. It does seem that, particularly in the mobile arena, there is a move to baking ad blocking into the browser so it makes sense that Microsoft is following the trend. But it is the fact that Edge straddles Windows 10 on the desktop and Windows 10 Mobile that makes this a particularly interesting move.

Keep an eye out for Insider builds in the coming weeks as the feature may be just around the corner."

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Microsoft Edge and Mail programs

John

I ran the steps to reinstall Windows 10 default apps after Defender showed no problems. I have my mail program back but instead of Edge I have Internet Explorer. Edge has got to be on this machine somewhere because when I clicked on a hyperlink in an e-mail
(that I trust) it opened in Edge. But I can't find edge in the programs.

If I click on start and type Microsoft Edge a list comes up with the Edge icon at the top and further down Edge is listed. I have tried right clicking and pinning to start but nothing happens. I have tried double left clicking to try to open but nothing
happens.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks

Joan Poythress

 

Hyperlinks are not working in Windows 10 Mail app

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that the hyperlinks take you to a Google starting page, we will look into this for you. However, in order to help you with the appropriate troubleshooting steps, please help me with the following details:

• Does the same issue occur when you access your emails in a web browser?
  
• Which browser is set as default browser for the computer?
  

In the meantime, please refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned below:



Method 1: Changing Default Browser



I would suggest you to change the default browser as Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge and see if that helps. To change the default browser, please follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows key + I, to open
   Settings.
   
2. Click on Apps.
   
3. Click on Default apps.
   
4. Scroll down, click on Web browser and select
   Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge.
   

Method 2: Running app troubleshooter



If the issue persist, you can run the in-built app troubleshooter and check. If that doesn’t help then, you can try resetting the application and see if that helps. Please refer the steps mentioned in the article

Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store.



Note: Resetting Mail app will reset the application to default state. You will need to reconfigure the accounts after resetting the app.



Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator