When I click on a URL Edge opens minimized on the Taskbar and flashing

Anonymous
2020-01-22T05:23:36+00:00

I have just updated to the new Edge (Chrome Look-alike).

When using the "old" Edge, it would automatically open when I clicked on a URL.  All was fine.

With the "New" Edge, when you click on a link it sits in the task bar flashing at you.  You then have to click on the flashing icon to open up Edge.

I find this very annoying and would like to know if there is a way to remedy this so that it automatically opens again.

If this is how the "New" Edge is supposed to operate, then I think it is a backward step and not progressive.

Pedro

* Original title: Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge | Open the browser | Windows 10

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-07-14T17:05:43+00:00

    Peter, I think you solved the problem! It is Windows Mail. I reinstalled the new Edge and used it with Outlook and the browser opened normally. Thanks!

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-07-14T16:48:44+00:00

    That's interesting. I am using the Window mail app, as well. Just might be the problem.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-07-14T12:28:13+00:00

    Oh, Oh!  With Windows Mail being common to both it may be the reason.

    I have important info in the mail Folders or I would remove it and try another mail app.

    I think it is the problem.

    Do you think Mail could be the issue here?

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-07-14T12:18:26+00:00

    Hi Peter

    Yep I am using Windows Mail.

    It works fine with Chrome and also the "Old" Edge but not the new one.  I am at a loss.

    Pedro

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-07-14T12:04:37+00:00

    We have different but related issues. I have both Chrome and Edge-New. If Edge is default and I click a link it is fine and opens. However if I do the same with Chrome as  default the Chrome icon blinks so I click on it and it then opens.

    You don't by chance have Windows Mail do you? If you do, it could be the culprit.

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