Windows 10: Edge and file explorer seem to become the same application at random

Discus and support Edge and file explorer seem to become the same application at random in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [ATTACH] This happens quite a lot for me, If I click on the file explorer icon in the taskbar it opens the active edge tab that is in the other... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/thebluefury, Dec 19, 2020.

  1. Edge and file explorer seem to become the same application at random


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    This happens quite a lot for me, If I click on the file explorer icon in the taskbar it opens the active edge tab that is in the other desktop...



    pic for context, hope it might help



    also I do not have the option of alt tabbing through edge tabs and apps on

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    /u/thebluefury, Dec 19, 2020
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  2. Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Dec 19, 2020
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  3. Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge unable to load any webpage

    Hi Nemanja,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    We understand your issue with Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge browsers dysfunctional on Windows 10 and I'd certainly help you to resolve the issue.


    This happens, when the Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge browser files are corrupted or due to incorrect settings.

    Share this information to assist you better.
    • Do you receive any error code/message?

    • Is there are any update pending or failed to install?

    • What are the troubleshooting steps that you have already tried?


    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with Internet Explorer. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is
    with your Explorer.

    Refer these steps:


    • Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.

    • Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.

    • Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.

    • Run the Internet Explorer performance troubleshooter.
    And also refer the link below and check if it helps.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/internet-explorer/ie-crashes-stops-working#ie=ie-11



    Step 2: I suggest you to reset the Internet Explorer and check if it helps.

    Refer the below article and check if it helps.

    Change or reset Internet Explorer settings

    Reset Internet explorer disclaimer:

    Disclaimer: The Reset Internet Explorer Settings feature might reset security settings or privacy settings that you added to the list of Trusted Sites. The Reset Internet Explorer
    Settings feature might also reset parental control settings. We recommend that you note these sites before you use the Reset Internet Explorer Settings feature.



    Step 3: Clear caches and cookies


    • Open Microsoft EDGE.

    • After that click on (…) “More action” option which is visible at top right side of the browser and you will see “Settings” option.

    • Under “Settings” scroll down and you will see a button “Choose what to clear” under “Clear browsing data” option.

    • Once you click on this option you will see list of feature, Select Cached data and file.

    • Here you need to check the option you want to clear and click “Clear” button.
    Please refer to the suggestions of Abdul_Malik, replied on October 21, 2015, to fix your issue with Microsoft Edge browser.

    Microsoft edge is not working properly:

    Microsoft edge is not working properly..


    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.
     
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy, Dec 19, 2020
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  4. Edge and file explorer seem to become the same application at random

    Explorer disappear and Edge no longer works

    Hi,

    There are several reasons why the internet explorer and Edge does not work the way they are supposed to. These may include a corruption within the user profile or a corruption may have happened during the update. Answering the following questions may help
    us in resolving the issue:

    • Aside from Internet Explorer and Edge, are you also having the same issue with other applications?
    • Which update have you recently installed?
    • Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling the update?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you already performed?

    Regards.
     
    Darian Tab, Dec 19, 2020
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