Windows 10: Why can't I use any browser apart from Edge?

Discus and support Why can't I use any browser apart from Edge? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I had chrome installed for a while and it had been working fine, until around a few months ago when it just stopped working. Whenever I tried opening... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by SamarahS, Jul 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM.

  1. SamarahS Win User

    Why can't I use any browser apart from Edge?


    I had chrome installed for a while and it had been working fine, until around a few months ago when it just stopped working. Whenever I tried opening it, a blank window would pop up for a split second and then close. I deleted it and didn't let it bother me since I also had opera installed and that still worked perfectly. But yesterday I tried opening it, and it kept closing the same way chrome had. I decided to install chrome again to see if deleting and installing would work, but for some reason it just wouldn't load. I tried to install Brave, and it would do the same thing. Nevertheless, I

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  2. Edge browser is not working!!!!

    Hi,

    Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I would suggest you to try restarting Microsoft Edge Browser and check if it helps.

    Follow the below steps:


    • Open task manager right click on Microsoft Edge and go to details click on microsoftedgeCP.exe and click end task

    • Restart your Computer and check if it helps.

    • Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.

    Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Santosh_Rai, Jul 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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  3. Kem Mon Win User
    Site links not working in Chrome or Edge

    Hi,





    Have you tried resetting your browser? If not, we suggest you to do so. To reset Edge, follow these steps:


    • Go to
      Browser Settings.

    • Clear
      Browser Data.

    • Close the browser and launch it again.



    If the issue persist, follow these other steps:


    • Go to
      Task Manager.

    • Click on
      MicrosoftedgeCP.exe

    • End the task.



    Let us know how it goes.



    Regards.
     
  4. Why can't I use any browser apart from Edge?

    edge browser

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your response.

    If you are still facing the same issue, I suggest you to follow the methods provided below and check if it helps.

    Method 1:

    I suggest you to clear the cache and cookies from Microsoft Edge and check. Follow the steps provided below:


    • Open Microsoft Edge.

    • Go to Settings.

    • Under Clear browsing data, click on Choose what to clear.

    • Select the options and click on Clear button.


    I suggest you to reset Internet Explorer on your computer and check. Resetting Internet Explorer shall effect the behavior of Microsoft Edge browser.

    Change or reset Internet Explorer settings - Microsoft Support



    Hope it helps. Do let us know if your issue is resolved. For any further query, feel free to contact us.

    Thank you.
     
    Syed Md Bilal, Jul 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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