Windows 10: Edge Browser - Turn Off Ad Supported Links On Home Page

Title says it all. Can I block ad sponsored links on the home page? I guess they're supposed to look like news stories and they do say AD. I find this a PITA. If Edge thinks they'll compete with Chrome by posting a lot of ad links on things I have no interest in, I don't think it'll work.

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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."

Forget extensions, built-in ad blocking is coming to Microsoft Edge - [UPDATE... no it's not!]

 

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:

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  Go to
  Browser Settings.
  
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  Clear
  Browser Data.
  
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  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.

 

No way to change the Home page in Edge web browser

Hi Larryamoore,

We appreciate you for being part of Windows 10.

I suggest you to follow the below steps to set the homepage on EDGE browser

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  Click on the More actions (…) icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the EDGE browser.
  
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  Click on Settings from the drop down menu.
  
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  Select A specific page or pages under
  open with.
  
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  Click on the option down to the
  A specific page or pages and select Custom from the drop down menu.
  
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  You can Enter a web address (which you want to set as home page) in the text box by clicking on
  + button.
  
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  Close the EDGE browser and open it again for the changes to take effect.
  

Kindly let us know if you need any further 2assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.