Windows 10: Why is an Edge browser tab being shown up as a file explorer window?

Discus and support Why is an Edge browser tab being shown up as a file explorer window? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [ATTACH] submitted by /u/LiterallyJohnny [link] [comments]... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/LiterallyJohnny, Mar 31, 2021.

  1. Why is an Edge browser tab being shown up as a file explorer window?

    /u/LiterallyJohnny, Mar 31, 2021
    #1
  2. Riel Alc Win User

    Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge Tab issue

    Hello,

    To resolve the issue with your browser when opening/viewing a new document, we suggest making your Internet Explorer as a default browser. To do so, please follow the steps below:

    • Press Windows key+R to open Run dialog box.
    • Type inetcpl.cpl, then hit Enter.
    • Under Internet Properties, click Programs tab.
    • Click Make Internet Explorer the default browser.


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    • In the left pane, select Internet Explorer.
    • Click Set this program as default.
    • Click OK.

    Why is an Edge browser tab being shown up as a file explorer window? 30fc0c51-c2b0-4f6d-ab44-ec8c8d57a189.jpg


    Let us know the result.
     
    Riel Alc, Mar 31, 2021
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  3. P4-630 Win User
    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!]
     
    P4-630, Mar 31, 2021
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  4. Kem Mon Win User

    Why is an Edge browser tab being shown up as a file explorer window?

    EDGE Browser issue with secured login (HTTPS)

    Hi Ram,

    It is possible that the issue is due to compatibility or the browser components causing this matter to occur. We
    suggest that you reset Internet Explorer 11 and Edge
    and check if there are any changes. To reset these browsers, refer and follow these links and guide:

    Edge:

    Kindly refer to this
    link from TechNet.

    Internet Explorer 11:

    To reset Internet
    Explorer 11, follow these steps:


    • On the upper-right corner, click the
      Gear icon
      beside the
      Smiley icon.

    • Choose
      Internet Options.

    • Under
      Advanced
      tab, click on
      Reset.

    Update us on how it goes.

    Regards.
     
    Kem Mon, Mar 31, 2021
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