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I do not use Microsoft Edge. After this mornings snafu with Defender I decided to open Edge to make sure that it was up to date. No it wasn't. So after updating Edge and restarting it, without my permission Microsoft decided to import all my bookmarks and favorites from Chrome?. What is going on at Microsoft?
when you install windows it's the default browser. Then when you go to download Chrome they give you all this **** about how great Edge is. Then unlike before you have to change every default permissions manually to Chrome.
Now they go and Import all my stuff from Chrome WITHOUT ASKING? Then after importing everything you have to go to settings to tell EDGE not to do that....Couldn't this behavior trigger a lawsuit or something like it did in Europe? Ha Ha Behavior...wasn't that their big SNAFU this morning?
ranting and raving done...
have a great day
Managing bookmarks, browsing history, and downloads in Edge on Windows 11
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Hello,
This feature can be deactivated in the settings menu. To do this click on the ellipsis(...) top right > Settings > Profiles > Import browser data > Import browser data from Google Chrome on each launch > Turn off.
Same thing happened to me this morning. No input from me whatsoever. I can only assume Edge installed an update over the weekend and triggered this behaviour. A gross invasion of privacy, a very serious interruption to workflow. Possibly a GDPR breach as well? I cannot fathom why they did this. I have submitted a complaint but this is such a serious breach that, as soon as I have control over my IT later this year, I will never use Edge again. Microsoft have proved they cannot be trusted. I wish I wasn't locked into Windows.
I use Edge for personal, and Chrome for work and I've encountered this issue today and have had to spend 30 minutes manually deleting over a hundred bookmarks/accounts/logins from Edge that were automatically imported and in many cases overridden the exisiting accounts/logins I use in Edge.
I'm happy for new features but making such fundamental experience-changing features like this autiomatic is a poor show.
Imported all my bookmarks from my personal account even though I created a NEW business named account, thats right a NEW account with microsoft and it imported my personal bookmarks. NOT HAPPY HOPE SOMEONE GETS FIRED.
Hi, thanks for letting us know about your experience. I am going to reach out to the Edge team and ensure someone engages with you to assist.