MS EDGE taking a long time to close

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MS EDGE taking a long time to close

TCATHF 215

After the latest windows 11 update, ms edge now takes ages to close after the close button is clicked

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Answer 1

Lester Bernard Reyes 84,725 Independent Advisor

Hi, thank you for replying. Since your device is enrolled in the Windows Insider Program, it is expected that you may occasionally encounter issues. Insider builds are pre-release versions of Windows that are made available to testers before they are released to the general public. While they provide early access to new features and improvements, they can also include bugs or stability issues.

If the issue is caused by the current Insider build, the best course of action is to wait for a newer update, as Microsoft frequently releases fixes and improvements in subsequent Insider builds. In the meantime, please make sure your device is fully updated and install any new Insider updates as soon as they become available.

TCATHF 215 Reputation points

2026-08-06T21:36:58.9966667+00:00

Hi Lester

An update on my MS Edge problem.

I have uninstalled MS Edge, which was becoming increasingly slow to respond, and shut down, using Revo Uninstaller to do a complete removal of all files relating to MS Edge. I then re-installed it, which appears to have solved all problems.

Thanks for your help with this.

Answer 2

Lester Bernard Reyes 84,725 Independent Advisor

Hi, thank you for replying, and yes, kindly run the DISM repair. If the issue persists, I suggest doing an in-place upgrade, which will upgrade the device to the latest version and repair all issues without deleting any files.

Go to the Windows 11 website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11

Under Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO), select Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO)

1. Once done downloading the ISO, kindly right-click on the ISO, then click Mount>click Setup.exe

2. You may be prompted by User Account Control. Click on Yes if so

3. In the Install Windows 11 dialog, click Next

4. Setup will check your PC and show a license agreement. Click on Accept in the license terms dialog.

5. Wait for the setup program to check for the available free space.

6. On the Ready to install page, make sure Keep personal files and apps has been checked.

7. Then click Install and just follow the prompt.

8. Windows 11 will restart your device several times and lead you to the lock screen. Depending on the options you set, it will keep all your files, apps, and user accounts.

For reference: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-to-run-in-place-upgrade-in-windows-11/4d469147-2747-4dcb-88a4-aae9273a4500

TCATHF 215 Reputation points

2026-07-26T22:32:17.9666667+00:00

Hi Lester

Tried a DISM Online repair, that failed because it said that it couldn't find a Source file to carry out the repair.

Tried your suggestions above but the Windows 11 install got stuck at 46% looking for updates.

Is this trouble all caused by me being on the Windows Insider program, and, if so, how do I come off it.
TCATHF 215 Reputation points

2026-07-26T22:38:40.75+00:00
Hi Lester

This is the situation now.

DISM OnLine failed to repair saying it couldn't find a source file to cmplete the repair.

Fresh install of Windws 11 faile, it got stuck on looking for updates at 46%.

Is all this trouble caused by me being on the Windows Insider Program, and, if so, how to I come off it.

Thanks for the help.

Answer 3

Hi, thank you for replying. Since the issue persists, let us optimize the PC performance and make sure there are no incompatibilities on the PC. Kindly follow the steps below:

Do a clean boot:

A “clean boot” starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs, so that you can determine whether a background program is interfering with your game or program.

In the search box on the taskbar, type msconfig and select System Configuration from the results.
On the Services tab of System Configuration, select Hide all Microsoft services, and then select Disable all.
On the Startup tab of System Configuration, select Open Task Manager.
Under Startup in Task Manager, for each startup item, select the item and then select Disable.
Close Task Manager.
On the Startup tab of System Configuration, select OK. When you restart the computer, it's in a clean boot environment.

Troubleshooting reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/929135/how-to-perform-a-clean-boot-in-windows

Note: If the issue persists, a system repair might be necessary.

TCATHF 215 Reputation points

2026-07-26T01:28:12.06+00:00

Hi Lester

I tried all of the above steps, but it didn't make any difference.

I've run the full Surface Diagnostics, which, again, made no difference.

I'll try a DISM repair next, and if that fails to improve things, I'll either live with it, or use another browser, because it doesn't happen on Chrome or Firefox.

Thanks for your suggestions.

Answer 4

Lester Bernard Reyes 84,725 Independent Advisor

Hi, thank you for replying. Just to confirm, do you still have the same issue after doing the steps above?

TCATHF 215 Reputation points

2026-07-21T20:49:25.1933333+00:00

Yes, Edge is still taking longer than it used to, when it shuts down.

Answer 5

Hi, I'm Bernard. I'm happy to help!

This issue occurs when there is a miscalibration with Microsoft Edge, and for us to sort out the issue, kindly follow the steps below:

Method 1. Repair Microsoft Edge

Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & Features

Scroll down and click Microsoft Edge > Click Modify, then follow the prompt to repair.

You may also check the steps from this link: https://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to-repair-microsoft-edge-on-windows-10/

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Product). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.