What to do if Microsoft Edge does not open pages?

Introduction A little bit about Microsoft Edge

The Microsoft Edge Browser, which does not open the pages, is the native application of the updated Microsoft Windows 10 operating system. This system is installed on a huge number of computers and laptops, since for the first time the OS update is available free of charge. But at first, users complained about a considerable number of problems with the new version of Windows, which Microsoft solved gradually, releasing the appropriate updates for their product.

Microsoft Edge is a native application for Windows 10

As you know, in previous versions of the Microsoft operating system, the built-in browser was Internet Explorer, which disappointed users with its work. In this regard, the company decided to completely rethink the idea of ​​the browser (in addition to the whole situation, Google Chrome was quickly gaining popularity) and introduced the Microsoft Edge product. And what now offers a new Internet browser to its users? Let's consider the most significant product innovations:

  1. The very first thing that a former Internet Explorer user may notice is a noticeable increase in browser speed: the program interface is much more responsive compared to the previous product, the launch of new tabs and other actions inside occur almost instantly. For this, no doubt, you can put a big plus.
  1. Safety when working in Microsoft Edge is a priority. The browser has a SmartScreen security screen that checks visited websites and blocks potentially malicious ones. In addition, a new way to run pages and run processes allows you to separate the browser from the operating system. Now, if you find any problems with Microsoft Edge, you can not worry about the security of the OS and your data.
  2. New features of reading mode and reading list will make networking more convenient. Sometimes you go to the site and you can’t understand it in all its diversity, where is the text you were looking for. Here the reading mode will come to the rescue, hiding all unnecessary information, except for the main content. A list for reading will allow you to open the selected pages later, when you have time. These features are familiar to users of Apple products, in their own browser (called Safari) where these modes are available absolutely on all devices.
  3. Another very interesting feature of the browser is the ability to take notes directly on the pages. The result can be saved on a computer or shared on social networks. It is very useful not only when you want to laugh with friends over something, but also when planning a business: you can share useful information with your comments with colleagues.

  1. Well, and perhaps the most long-awaited update for users is the support for browser extensions. Extensions have become an integral part of life on the network, as they often add just the really necessary functions to the browser. Working with extensions is familiar to users of browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera. Perhaps now users will not look at third-party programs for surfing the Internet, and will use applications of the Windows operating system

Do not open the page in the browser

You already know quite a lot about the browser of the Windows 10 operating system. And now you can go to the basic question of what to do if the pages do not open in Microsoft Edge. The solution to this problem depends on many factors, since it is necessary to understand the essence of its appearance. Therefore, we consider the most popular errors of the browser.

  1. First of all, if an error code is displayed on the screen, the range of searches sharply narrows. Therefore, you first need to find its value on the Internet. Often, a solution to the problem will also be presented there (most often on the official Microsoft technical support forum). It is quite another thing if you just get “failed to open this page” and you cannot understand why. Then you will understand in order.
  2. Secondly, check access to the network in general. That is, if you have Wi-Fi at home and the connection on your computer is done in the same way, then try connecting to the network from another device. Perhaps you just turned off the Internet (for non-payment, for technical reasons). If the other device does not work, then try restarting the router. If you cannot fix the problem and in this way, you should contact your ISP.
  3. If other devices can connect, check if the Internet is connected to your computer or laptop. To do this, go to "Network and Internet" (located in the control panel menu) and go to the Network Control Center window. There will be a network connection card. And if there is a path from your computer to the globe (the Internet icon), then the problem is different. If there you see that the computer is not connected to the World Wide Web, then check the following: whether the Wi-Fi is turned on on the device (it is turned on either by a special switch on the case or by a combination of keys; the module can be checked using the indicator light Fi) or connect the Internet cable to the computer (with a wired connection). If everything is fine, then on the map, click on the "red cross" icon, which is on the way to the globe. The troubleshooting window will open. Follow the instructions to resolve the issue.

  1. So, we checked the work of the router, the connection to this router computer or laptop. If everything is normal at this stage, then we proceed to checking the ability to connect to the Network through other applications or to other sites (perhaps, only the site where the error “could not open this page” appears). You can use any program that requires access to the Internet. For example, go to the Windows app store. Or for accuracy, download software that is not related to the Microsoft system. In any case, there are two options: the service will either start or not. In the first case, one thing is clear - the problem is in the Microsoft Edge browser itself, and you need to move on to the next item. But if third-party programs do not work for you, then there are problems in the general case of connecting to the Network. Check the previous methods again, only after that contact the master or provider.
  2. Be sure to check the interaction of the antivirus with the browser. To do this, remove the antivirus software, restart your computer and try again to access any site through Microsoft Edge. This happens after the release of updates as a browser and antivirus. Most often it is only a matter of time.
  3. So, Microsoft Edge does not open pages, and the computer has access to the Internet. Now you need to check the system files for damage. To do this, open a command prompt on behalf of the administrator (if you don’t know where it is located, just type “command line” or “cmd” in the taskbar search field), click “allow”, and in the appeared window with a black background the following: sfc / scannow. Now press the Enter key and wait for the operation to complete. After that, the program will issue a conclusion on the work done.

  1. You can also try a system restore procedure. Some new OS update downloaded from Microsoft servers may have caused problems with the Microsoft Edge browser. As the most unlikely option, it is recommended to perform system recovery only when other methods did not help.
  2. As a contradiction of the fifth point - try to scan your computer for viruses and malicious codes. Often, it is hackers who can replace something in the system, disabling the work of some applications and programs. After disinfection and removal of viruses, you should restart the computer and try to restart Microsoft Edge.
  3. Well, the most extreme case (after restoring the system) is to reinstall the system. Of course, this is only necessary if no method helps, including going to the master and accessing the Internet provider. Remember to save all important data and files before reinstalling, otherwise you risk losing them.

Results

As you can see, there are a lot of reasons why Microsoft Edge does not open pages or write that it was not possible to open this page. And it is very important to understand the root of the problem. After all, as they said in school: correctly recorded “given” is half the solution to the problem. So here - if you know at least the error code, then it will be much easier to look for possible ways to eliminate it. We hope that you were able to correct the problems and can view this page already from the open spaces of the Microsoft Edge browser.

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