Microsoft Edge - Access other apps and services on this device

Hi,

From what I can tell, it seems to be checking which other apps are installed on your computer to make sure none of them are a security threat. I checked the settings, and only one setting appears to have changed. You can simply click Block, if you like.

A few more details are here explained well by the other CIBC users:

https://www.reddit.com/r/CIBC/comments/1vfp0rd/cibc_web_portal_wants_to_access_other_apps_and/

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This happens when the site tries to open a local app or security handler on your PC.

Here is how to stop it:

Change Edge settings Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > scroll down to Application links (or Protocol handlers) > set secure.cibc.com to Block.

Block site permissions While on secure.cibc.com, click the padlock icon in the address bar > Permissions for this site > set application/protocol access to Block.

Clear cookies Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete, clear cookies and cache for the site, then restart Edge.