How to reduce the file size of Edge on my Computer as it is taking up all my storage

Aileen Cassin 25 Reputation points
2026-06-28T23:14:10.64+00:00

i have no storage on my computer because Microsoft edge is hoggin it all, how i free up my storage ?

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
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P Reese 80 Reputation points
2026-09-16T22:35:54.6133333+00:00

Cleaning out a browser's cache is a good way to free up space.

The way I read the original post, though, the question seemed not about the cache, but about the program itself.

When I look in the Control Panel at Programs and features and sort by Size, Microsoft Edge leads with 3.78GB. Brave and Firefox are much lower down the list, with Brave at 538MB and Firefox at 328MB.

So why is Microsoft Edge so big?

Makes me suspicious of why it takes so much code.

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  1. Marcin Policht 108.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2026-06-28T23:26:31.1166667+00:00

    Open Edge and clear cached data: Edge > Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data > Choose “Cached images and files” (and optionally download history/temp data) > set “All time” > Clear now. The cache alone can consume many GB over time.

    Delete old Edge profiles and unused data. In Edge, go to Settings > Profiles and remove profiles you no longer use. Also disable “Startup boost” and “Continue running background extensions and apps when Edge is closed” under Settings > System and performance.

    Clear the Edge cache folder manually if needed. Close Edge completely, then delete contents of: C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache You can also clear folders named Code Cache, GPUCache, and Service Worker\CacheStorage.

    Check Downloads and offline files. Edge often fills storage through downloaded installers, videos, PDFs, and offline web apps. Review: C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\Downloads and Edge Settings > Downloads.

    Use Windows Storage cleanup tools. Go to Settings > System > Storage > Temporary files and remove temporary internet files, delivery optimization files, recycle bin contents, and old Windows update files. Turn on Storage Sense to automate cleanup.

    If Edge is still consuming excessive space, repair or reset it: Settings > Apps > Installed apps > Microsoft Edge > Modify > Repair. As a last resort, create a fresh Edge profile or reset settings under Edge > Settings > Reset settings.

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    hth

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  2. Aileen Cassin 25 Reputation points
    2026-06-29T02:22:39.6566667+00:00

    I have cleaned and scrubbed, there was no other profiles to delete, tried to modify the Edge app twice and other times it failed (possible because I am out of storage space ??) this is the message i get when i try and modify it - the "help" button was no help

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