Windows 10: Browsers wont open apart from Edge

Discus and support Browsers wont open apart from Edge in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I am going insane.None of my main browsers were opening so I went through all of the possible causes such as:Firewall - nothing changedFamily settings... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Harry Parent, Jun 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM.

  1. Browsers wont open apart from Edge


    I am going insane.None of my main browsers were opening so I went through all of the possible causes such as:Firewall - nothing changedFamily settings - Not in a familyPotential updates both windows and for my browsers - NopeI just now did a clean install of windows, as in everything on my root drive was erased and windows was reinstalled and the problem is STILL happening. I'm thinking this might be a windows problem but I really have no idea at this point. When I did the clean install and I reinstalled firefox, it did show up for about a second and a half before the process just died, and if

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    Harry Parent, Jun 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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  2. edge browser won't open

    Hi Michael,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    Please provide more information before we proceed

    • Do you facing this issue only with few sites or with all websites?
    • Are you getting any error message when try to open?
    • Are you able to use other browsers on your system?
    • Is the Microsoft Edge Windows opens?

    Step 1:

    If Microsoft Edge browser opens, I would suggest you try clearing cache and cookies.

    Follow the steps below:


    • Click on the More actions (…) icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.

    • Select Settings and click on
      Choose what to clear
      .

    • Check the boxes Browsing history,
      Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and
      files and click on Clear.
    Step 2: If the browser didn’t opens try running
    System File Checker.

    System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files.

    To perform SFC Scan, refer to the below link:

    Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files - Microsoft Support

    Note: Steps mentioned for Windows 8/8.1, will work fine with Windows 10.

    Please do get back to us with the answers to assist you better with issue you are facing.
     
    ThofikhAhamad, Jun 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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  3. NYChin Win User
    All browsers except Edge crash the instant they open.

    Hi Moon,

    I would suggest you to uninstall the latest windows update and restart your machine after uninstall the update.

    What to do if your laptop fails to open any browser (windowsreport.com)

    If it's not help after restart, can try the below methods.

    1. Run CMD as administrator
    2. Enter sfc /scannow to scan and repair the system file
    3. After step 2 completed, enter chkdsk C: /f to scan and repair the disk issue
    4. Restart your machine and check if the issue resolve
    YC
     
  4. Browsers wont open apart from Edge

    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.
     
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