"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
    2021-09-05T03:19:51+00:00

    Fixed this by disabling an ethernet connection(!)

    I have a router connected directly to the PC for wifi VR streaming. The PC internet connection is wifi.

    Disabling that in adaptor settings fixed the problem straight away.

    My hunch is it's favouring ethernet, waiting until it fails then defaulting to wifi.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-04-06T18:22:21+00:00

    I've attempted disabling SmartScreen.... it seems to make portions of the page load faster... but it does NOT resolve the 'Resolving Host' issue.  There continues to be lengthy, sometimes up to 10 or more seconds.

    I will NOT permanently disable a security aspect of Edge/Windows (SmartScreen).  

    So... the problem persists.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-04-06T11:59:48+00:00

    I have the same weird issue!

    This happened lately on my PC. Other PCs in the network with similar setup does not have this problenm.

    I have changed DNS settings, antivirus software etc. Nothing helps, it is really weird.

    It is not from the internet provider, because once host is resolved packages flow fast also as I said other computers in the network does not experience such issue and when I go other place I still have the problem.

    I fortunately have a new laptop on order since mine was 7 years old.  It will be interesting if the new pc has the same issue.

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-04-05T22:47:07+00:00

    I have the same weird issue!

    This happened lately on my PC. Other PCs in the network with similar setup does not have this problenm.

    I have changed DNS settings, antivirus software etc. Nothing helps, it is really weird.

    It is not from the internet provider, because once host is resolved packages flow fast also as I said other computers in the network does not experience such issue and when I go other place I still have the problem.

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-03-28T11:51:10+00:00

    Thanks Gareth.  I thought about a manual DNS entry but I use a ISP provided router from Comcast and it doesn't appear to be something I can edit.  Interestingly there are 2 other Win 10, Chrome browser pcs in the house and they do not experience the same "resolving host".  I would assume their setup would work just as well on Edge 2.0 or Firefox.  All 3 pcs also have the same Avast and Malwarebytes installed. 

    There must be something unique about my particular setup that these other 2 pcs don't have in common.

    R

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