Stop Microsoft Edge from Reappearing Screen when Away from Computer in Windows 10

Stop Microsoft Edge from Reappearing Screen after Computer Sleep on Windows 10

Do you find yourself frustrated when your computer goes to sleep, only to be greeted by the Microsoft Edge browser upon waking it up? This issue has been plaguing Windows 10 users, with the Edge browser automatically reappearing on the screen after the computer has been asleep for hours. In this article, we will explore the reasons behind this issue and provide solutions to prevent Microsoft Edge from reappearing after your computer has slept.

Understanding the Issue

After a recent OS update on Windows 10, users have reported that the Microsoft Edge browser automatically reappears on their screen upon waking up their computer, even if it was closed before the computer went to sleep. This issue can be annoying for users who prefer using a different browser or do not want any applications to launch automatically.

Reasons Behind the Issue

The exact reason behind this issue is not explicitly stated by Microsoft. However, it could be related to the new "Startup boost" feature that was introduced in Windows 10. This feature allows certain applications to launch in the background during startup, so they can open quickly when you click on their icons. Microsoft Edge might be one of those applications that are set to launch in the background, causing it to appear on the screen after the computer wakes up from sleep mode.

Solutions to Prevent Microsoft Edge from Reappearing

To prevent Microsoft Edge from reappearing after your computer has slept, you can try the following solutions:

Disable Startup Boost

Disabling the Startup boost feature might prevent Microsoft Edge from launching automatically. Here's how to do it:

1. Type "Startup Apps" in the Windows search bar and click on the "Startup Apps" result.
2. Turn off the "Startup boost" toggle switch located at the top of the window.

After disabling the Startup boost feature, restart your computer to see if the issue has been resolved.

Change Microsoft Edge Settings

Modifying Microsoft Edge settings might also solve the issue. Here's how:

1. Launch Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots located at the top right corner of the window.
2. Click on "Settings" and then on "System" located on the left side of the window.
3. Turn off the "Continue running background apps when Microsoft Edge is closed" toggle switch.

After changing these settings, close Microsoft Edge and test if the issue has been resolved.

Use Registry Editor

You can also modify the registry settings of your Windows 10 computer to prevent Microsoft Edge from launching automatically. Here's how:

1. Press "Win + R" to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type "Regedit" and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to "HKEY\_CURRENT\_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartupApproved" in the Registry Editor.
4. Right-click on the "StartupApproved" folder and click on "New" and then "Key". Name the new key "MicrosoftEdge".
5. Right-click on the newly created "MicrosoftEdge" key and click on "New" and then "DWORD (32-bit) Value". Name the new value "{1AC14EF7-746B-47E8-B51F-9ED2A8F1BB01}".
6. Set the value of "{1AC14EF7-746B-47E8-B51F-9ED2A8F1BB01}" to 0.

After modifying the registry settings, restart your computer to see if the issue has been resolved.

• The issue of Microsoft Edge reappearing on the screen after a computer sleeps on Windows 10 might be related to the Startup boost feature.
• Disabling Startup boost, changing Microsoft Edge settings, or modifying the registry settings can prevent Microsoft Edge from reappearing.
• These solutions can be implemented by following the steps outlined in this article.

References

• Microsoft Edge Reopens After Windows 10 Restart - Fix
• How to stop Microsoft Edge from starting automatically in Windows 10
• How to Stop Microsoft Edge From Opening on Startup on Windows 10