Edge will not close - any help please?

Anonymous
2025-05-17T09:07:34+00:00

Ok - This morning I opened Edge (w10) and when I clicked the X to close, it would not close. I tried to minimise and click close, still would not work. I can only close it via task manager or rebooting. Nothing has chnaged since last night, so no idea why it has happened. Is there a simple answer as in apps both uninstall and modify are grayed out.

The PC is mine, not a work one and is W10.

Keith

PS - Just tried with my w10 laptop, am able to close edge as normal. So have no idea why the desktop is playing up. Is there a solution?

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-05-20T17:21:04+00:00

    I turning off all the settings was an instant fix, however weirdly turning the settings back on did not bring back the issue. Thank you Larry Rich1 for fix

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-05-20T00:42:20+00:00

    Thanks Larry,

    I think in my case it was the "graphics acceleration" causing the problem.

    Stan

    This also fixed it for me

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-05-20T00:37:52+00:00

    Please ignore this person. Toggling a single setting from off to on is exactly how you resolve this problem and it definitely doesn't create new problems. However, following this person's advice creates the problem of losing your browser data.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-05-19T22:45:18+00:00

    Mine is working after this:

    1. Click the three dots on the top left
    2. Scroll down the menu, and click "Close Microsoft Edge."
    3. Open Edge and try to click the X again.

    Hope this can help you.

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-05-19T20:12:14+00:00

    For others,

    I made the changes Larry suggested, but Edge would not close. I reselected the items I had turned off, and Edge now closes.

    Jon

    I.T. Illiterate

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