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  • Is Microsoft Edge really faster than the rest?

    No it is not, it is about the same as Firefox and Chrome. Every web browser says it is the fastest, and each claims to have the studies and the figure to back up their claim. The truth is that some websites will work faster with one web browser over another, but Edge doesn't have an edge that Chrome or Firefox don't.

  • Can I save Microsoft Edge page links on my desktop?

    You can create web page shortcuts on your desktop, but Microsoft seems to have made it difficult. Copy the browser URL, and click on your desktop with a right click. When the menu appears, click “New", and left click "Shortcut." Paste the URL into the box and click Next, name the shortcut in the box, and then click "Finish." This creates a link on your desktop, and if Edge is your default web browser, then the link will open up in Edge.

  • How do I delete my browsing history?

    Click “. . .” and then click the button that says, “Choose what to clear.” Choose the things you wish to clear and click the “Clear” button.

  • Can I import my favourites from IE?

    Click “. . .” and then click the link that says, “Favourites.” Click the option link under favourites that says, “Settings.” Click the button that says, “Import from another browser.” Pick your web browser, start the import, and your favourites will be moved from IE to Edge.

  • Should I stop using IE completely if I now have Microsoft Edge?

    No you should not and you shouldn't try to uninstall IE either. There are some websites, some web tools and some pieces of software (apps) that still rely on Microsoft IE.

  • How do I get out of an infinite popup loop?

    Popup loops are still a big flaw with Edge because malware spreaders and advertisers are still able to manipulate the system so that users cannot get out of the popup loop. The only way to stop the trouble is to close your Edge browser using your app manger via CTRL+ALT+DELETE. Stop Edge from working, and clear its history via your computer control panel, with a third party app such as CCLeaner, or manually. This will stop the problem recurring when your Edge web browser tries to reopen your old web pages when you restart Edge.

  • Why is the text too small on Microsoft Edge?

    Simply hold CTRL and press the + or – key to zoom in or out. If you want to set your zoom level back to the default level, then hold CRTL and press the numeric 0 button.

  • How do I block adverts on Edge?

    Microsoft Edge is terrible at blocking adverts, which isn't normally a deal breaker, but some popup adverts will not go away and some contain malware downloads that you simply cannot avoid if you use Edge. One solution is to click “. . .” and then click “Extensions.” Browse the extensions for suitable advert blocking functions.

  • How do I save web pages with Microsoft Edge?

    It is still viciously difficult to save web pages with Edge. One partial method is to click on the small pen-and-paper icon symbol at the top right of the screen and save what you can. There are web browser extensions that allow you to save page. Plus, there are third-party tools that allow you to save web pages with Microsoft Edge. Frankly, it is often easier to use IE and save with that instead.

  • Why did the last Microsoft update create more problems than it solved on Edge?

    Microsoft Edge is still a work in progress, which is why some updates are a little hit and miss. In many cases, the most annoying things about Edge slowly disappear with each update, but some changes are slower to arrive than others.

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Softonic

In Softonic we scan all the files hosted on our platform to assess and avoid any potential harm for your device. Our team performs checks each time a new file is uploaded and periodically reviews files to confirm or update their status. This comprehensive process allows us to set a status for any downloadable file as follows:

Clean

It’s extremely likely that this software program is clean.

What does this mean?

We have scanned the file and URLs associated with this software program in more than 50 of the world's leading antivirus services; no possible threat has been detected.

Warning

This software program is potentially malicious or may contain unwanted bundled software.

Why is the software program still available?

Based on our scan system, we have determined that these flags are possibly false positives.

What is a false positive?

It means a benign program is wrongfully flagged as malicious due to an overly broad detection signature or algorithm used in an antivirus program.

We’d like to highlight that from time to time, we may miss a potentially malicious software program. To continue promising you a malware-free catalog of programs and apps, our team has integrated a Report Software feature in every catalog page that loops your feedback back to us.

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