"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
    2020-04-06T14:17:28+00:00

    I resolved my problem by disabling SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge. 

    Open the Windows Security panel go to App & browser control and disable SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge. 

    Now Edge opens sites significantly faster. It was driving me mad too.

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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
    2020-04-07T10:24:35+00:00

    Try turning off Delivery Optimization.

    I was having the same issues with the chromium browsers resolving.

    When I disabled Delivery Optimization, My Chromium browsers - Edge & Chrome, came back to life.

    Turned delivery optimization back on - rebooted and the resolving issue came back.

    Turned it back off - rebooted - Browsers run great.

    Worth a try - Hope it works for you

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-04-09T17:02:26+00:00

    I've been having the same issue with Chrome and Edge.  If you are running Malwarebytes there is a setting that works for me.  Open Malwarebytes click on the settings (gear icon) - you'll be on general settings - under Windows Explorer Settings - "Add Malwarebytes option to windows explore" toggle the slider to off then restart your computer.  Hope this helps.

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-04-09T17:36:22+00:00

    Bingo!   

    Toggling (to off) "Add Malwarebytes option to windows explore" in Malwarebytes solved the problem on my work PC!!!

    Thank you!

    I just hope it has the same effect on my home PC tonight.

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