Windows 10: Is Edge browser causing Desktop freezes and abnormal Shutdowns?

Discus and support Is Edge browser causing Desktop freezes and abnormal Shutdowns? in Browsers and Email to solve the problem; I do not know which forum to post this question. This is a new computer build, and occasionally (like every 3 to 5 hours) the desktop GUI freezes, or... Discussion in 'Browsers and Email' started by iko22, Jul 22, 2018.

  1. iko22 Win User

    Is Edge browser causing Desktop freezes and abnormal Shutdowns?


    I do not know which forum to post this question.

    This is a new computer build, and occasionally (like every 3 to 5 hours)
    the desktop GUI freezes, or
    the computer powers down on its own into a black screen (with no cursor)
    I tried pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC, but nothing works in either case. I have to restart the computer again to regain control again.

    My first assumption was that the problem was caused by graphics card or memory issues. So I stressed the graphics card with a few games and I ran the Heaven Benchmark, but doing this has not replicated the problem. Next I did memtest, and that did not report any errors.
    Up to this point I was solely using Edge browser. So, I decided to download and install Vivaldi browser. Since using Vivaldi browser the problem has gone away, and I get no desktop freezes or abnormal shutdowns. Start using Edge browser again, and sure enough, within a few hours the problems return again.
    So what is it about Edge browser that is causing this problem? Is there a permanent fix?

    :)
     
    iko22, Jul 22, 2018
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  2. Abnormal shutdowns with Fast Startup enabled

    Thanks Sumit - No, as you say, it's an Intel: i5 (8th gen - 8250U) with Intel UHD 620 graphics, 8 GB RAM and an SSD. I'll have a try with Dell as you suggest. These abnormal shutdowns are definitely not random - they happen on almost all attempts at a
    Fast Startup shutdown, though occasionally shutdown and subsequent startup do succeed. Oddly, full hibernate works correctly.
     
    Michael_A_P, Jul 22, 2018
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  3. JK_33855 Win User
    Windows 10/Edge freezes

    Hi, we continue to have issues with edge freezing before and after Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems (KB3176493). We have reset Microsoft Edge Browser. We also performed SFC/SCANNOW without any issue with and without a
    clean boot. We do not experience the freezing with either IE or Fire Fox on any site. We hope helps us. Kindest regards.
     
    JK_33855, Jul 22, 2018
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  4. EileenP Win User

    Is Edge browser causing Desktop freezes and abnormal Shutdowns?

    Browser History Missing in EDGE

    Your answer is not helpful. How did I discover I couldn't access the history? By following all the steps you listed below.

    Edge has problems and for this reason Chrome is now my browser and I am very happy. Absolutely no freezing !!!
     
    EileenP, Jul 22, 2018
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