Windows 10: Microsoft Internet Explorer redirects to microsoft.com for MS Edge advertisement.

Hello,


Recently my IE has been redirecting to this MS webpage to advertise MS Edge.

I have run some malware scanners but cant find any malicious software.

I am not sure if this intentional due to a virus installed on my machine by Microsoft or if it is a third party virus.

Can you clarify?

:)

 

Microsoft Internet Explorer renamed to Windows Internet Explorer ?




Since version 7 of the world`s most popular web browser - Microsoft Internet Explorer was silently renamed to Windows Internet Explorer.Such a step from Microsoft is not a surprise since Internet Explorer is part of the Windows operation system for a long time.Obviously Microsoft corp. wants to state that Internet Explorer is already considered as a part of Windows and not as an external browser (remember the IE and WMP law issues last year!?).

 

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.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/reset-ie-settings#ie=ie-11

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.

 

Internet Explorer Use Within Microsoft Edge

Hi Deb,



Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. I understand that you have and in issue with opening websites using Internet Explorer from Microsoft Edge. I
will surely help you with this issue.



This issue could have occurred due to these reasons:

1. Incorrect Internet Explorer settings.

2. Bowser cache and cookies.



Try the steps listed here:



Method 1:

I suggest you to run the Internet Explorer performance troubleshooter. Internet Explorer performance will fix common Internet Explorer issues.

Follow these steps:

a) Press the ‘Windows + W’ key on the keyboard.

b) Type Troubleshooting in the search box and then press
enter.

c) Click view all and then select Internet Explorer performance and click on
next.



Method 2:

If the issue persists, I suggest you to reset Internet Explorer settings and check if it helps.



Change or reset Internet Explorer settings

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737



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.

Method 3:

To resolve the issue with Microsoft Edge, I suggest you delete browser cache and cookies and check if it helps. Cookies are small files that are put on your device as you browse the web to save information for a variety of purposes.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/edge-privacy-faq



Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.