"Resolving Host" is making the new Microsoft Edge unusable.

Anonymous
2020-02-15T13:35:03+00:00

Updated to new version of Edge a couple weeks ago and am looking for a way to 'downgrade' to the old version... or recommendations for a non-chromium based, secure browser.

Why?  Because the 'Resolving Host' delay that Edge is now performing on just about EVERY web page is driving me nuts.  Delays page loading by 2 - 10 seconds on EVERY PAGE.  How is that better?

I've tried clearing Edge's cache, Windows cache, changing dns to 8.8.8.8/8.8.4.4 and to the two IP's specified by my ISP (in addition to relying on my router's handling of DNS), rebooting modem+router/PC.  Nothing has helped.  

Any other suggestions?  Perhaps point me down a better path?

Microsoft Edge | Speed and responsiveness | Windows 10

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-07-29T12:47:02+00:00

    I agree, very frustrating.  I had the resolving problem, got sick of it and went back to a restore point, used the EDGEUPDATE BLOCKING TOOL to stop the update next time (didn't work btw).  Edge got updated again, this time no issues, for at least 2 weeks, surface pro on 7/24 no reboots restarts.  Edge updated to a newer version yesterday, now this pathetic software is again slow, sometimes timing out, then resolving the host right after the screen saying something like can't find host.  Nslookup from DOS works fine (but it could be a matter of timing).  I am now running wire shark to see if I can see actual issues with DNS, but I would be willing to bet that is not the issue.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-07-24T19:08:08+00:00

    I've seen and read so many items that now that seemingly resolve the issue and unfortunately, so far no have worked lastingly.   Most seem to last 24 hours which is probably more attributed to me restarting the PC to implement the so called fix.   It is almost literally 24 hours to the minute.

    I've tried uninstalling, reinstalling, removing proxy settings, turning off IPV6 on the network and the next is to untick the check on certificate mismatch.   It's really, really frustrating as I have three other PC's on the exact same network and neither of them exhibit the problem which means it has to be within the confines of the PC, not external like routers etc.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-07-24T16:49:17+00:00

    Mike Simon, thank you so much for your help!!! It worked.

    Microsoft made a big mistake with this Edge situation but I have heard Nothing from them about it. It's about as crazy as this virus!

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-07-24T13:16:28+00:00

    To fix your problem:

    hit the windows logo key + S, select internet options, select advanced, scroll to the security section, locate “warn about certifictes mismatch option”, uncheck it, click apply and ok. 

    you should be fixed!

    Hi Mark, thank you for the fix all seems ok now. Do you know how to stop the same thing happening in Chrome?

    No

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-07-24T03:25:19+00:00

    To fix your problem:

    hit the windows logo key + S, select internet options, select advanced, scroll to the security section, locate “warn about certifictes mismatch option”, uncheck it, click apply and ok. 

    you should be fixed!

    Hi Mark, thank you for the fix all seems ok now. Do you know how to stop the same thing happening in Chrome?

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