Windows 10: Browsers delayed launch

Hello everyone. I have a small (but irritating) problem that I need help with. Recently (can't exactly remember when) Firefox and Chrome started taking too long to launch. After launch there is no slowdown or choppiness, they both run fine. The time to launch for each browser is 17.7 seconds (timed!) from clicking the icon until the window pops up. They both open on a blank page, so no traffic delay. Before this problem appeared, they both launched within a second from clicking the icon. Microsoft Edge is not affected and starts within a second.

I believe that this has nothing to do with hardware (slow/faulty PC). I have tried to eliminate the effects of addons/extensions by removing them or even reinstalling but nothing works. The problem is probably some setting that either me or a program messed with. Something causes both browsers to a delayed start. The fact that both programs take the exact same time to launch indicates that delay is from an external factor. Another thing that seems strange is that (on both browsers) when the start page launches, I can right-click the icon on taskbar and press “New window” and this new window launches instantly with delay!



Some extra information: My antivirus is Bitdefender and my PC tuning program is Nero Tuneitup Pro.



Any idea what went wrong or how to fix this?

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Browser launches after sleep

Hi and thank you for your response, followed the steps above and rebooted sadly still no change. Browser still launches after sleep. I have tried what you suggest plus number of variations of uninstall, reinstall, downloading latest vendor drivers, using
windows update to to get lastest drivers and letting control panel install drivers all with no change. Is there anything else you can suggest?

 

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.

 

Delay in opening Links to default web browser?

Hi,

For us to better isolate what's causing this issue, we would like to ask a few more information. Kindly answer the questions below:

• Do you notice any delay in browsing websites as well?
• Have you tried clearing the cache and cookies of your browsers?
• What other troubleshooting steps have you tried?

In the meantime, you may also refer this article for tips on how to improve your PC's performance.

We're looking forward for your response.