Windows 10: Microsoft Edge Webview running a lot in task manager

In Search, there aren't usually that many processes in it, like 3 or 4, but now, there are 14.A lot of it is Microsoft Edge WebView2. I noticed this was added to the weather app which makes it a lot like a web browser do to all the ads. It's really annoying when all I want is the weather but there are a bunch of ads on the side and even on the bottom. The app doesn't even show up to the right location anymore.Search isn't the only problem though, also noticed these:I don't use Microsoft Teams.Don't know if this has anything to do with disk usage being high, but I double-checked right now and d

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How to restart Microsoft Edge WebView 2 Process ?

Is there any process that can be restarted which is part of the "Microsoft Edge WebView 2" via Tasķ Manager ?

 

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Hi Navid,

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:

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  Open task manager right click on Microsoft Edge and go to details click on microsoftedgeCP.exe and click end task
  
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  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.

 

Problems with Microsoft Edge in Windows 10

Hi,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

We understand your inconvenience and we appreciate you for trying the troubleshooting steps to resolve your issue.

This issue might occur due to some corruption with the Microsoft Edge.

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

Method 1: Try restarting Microsoft Edge Browser.

Please follow the steps below to restart Microsoft Edge:

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  Open Task Manager.
  
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  Right click on Microsoft Edge.
  
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  From the jump menu click on go to details.
  
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  Select microsoftedge.exe and click end task.
  
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  Select microsoftedgeCP.exe and click end task.
  
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  Restart your Computer.
  

If issue persist, I suggest you to follow method 2.

Method 2:DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management)

Run the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool which fixes the Windows corruption error if there are any. Follow the steps:

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  Press Windows + X.
  
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  Click on Command Prompt (Admin).
  

Type the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and hit Enter

Hope this helps. Please respond if you have any further related query.



Thank you.