Search Web Bar In Microsoft Edge

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Search Web Bar In Microsoft Edge

Joseph Peter Guidara SteelersJourney 110

When I Put A In The Search Bar In Microsoft Edge Amazon.com Use To Come Up Or F For Facebook.com Now Nothing But The Letter Comes Up Like It's Not Saving The Sites Anymore .My Question Is How Do I Get That Feature Back ?

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John Jefferson Doyon 88,820 Independent Advisor

Hi, @Joseph Peter Guidara SteelersJourney

It sounds like Microsoft Edge is no longer suggesting websites from your browsing history when you start typing.

If you haven’t tried it yet, first, in Edge go to:

Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Search and connected experiences > Address bar and search > Search suggestions and filters

Make sure "Show me search and site suggestions using my typed characters" is turned on.

If the issue still persists, to help narrow down the issue:

Are you using a normal Edge window, or InPrivate browsing?
If you open Edge history by pressing Ctrl + H, do Amazon, Facebook, and the other sites you visit still appear there?
Did this start after an Edge update or after changing any privacy/clear browsing data settings?

Click "Add comment" to let me know.

Thanks!

Joseph Peter Guidara SteelersJourney 110 Reputation points

2026-09-21T03:28:27.0633333+00:00

Yes I Believe It Was A Windows Update Or Edge Update !!
John Jefferson Doyon 88,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-09-21T14:56:51.8466667+00:00

Thank you for letting me know.

I checked the recent Edge updates. Edge has received several updates recently, including a major update in September, although Microsoft has not listed this exact address-bar issue as a known problem.

Can you please type this into the Edge address bar and press Enter:

edge://settings/help

What Edge version does it show?

Also, type:

edge://settings/search

Under "Search suggestions and filters," make sure "Show suggestions from history, favorites and other data on this device using your typed characters" is turned on.

That setting specifically controls the behavior where typing "A" can suggest Amazon from your history, or "F" can suggest Facebook.

If it is already turned on, press Ctrl + H and let me know whether Amazon and Facebook still appear in your browsing history.

Thanks!
Joseph Peter Guidara SteelersJourney 110 Reputation points

2026-09-21T15:57:35.1733333+00:00

Version 153.0.4234.48 (Official build) (64-bit)
John Jefferson Doyon 88,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-09-21T16:21:06.9466667+00:00
Thanks. That confirms you’re using Edge version 153.0.4234.48.

First, type this in the Edge address bar and press Enter:

edge://settings/search

Under "Search suggestions and filters," make sure "Show suggestions from history, favorites and other data on this device using my typed characters" is turned on.

Also press Ctrl + H and check whether Amazon and Facebook still appear in your browsing history.

If everything looks correct but the suggestions still do not appear, try repairing Microsoft Edge:

Open Windows Settings.

Go to Apps > Apps & features.

Select Microsoft Edge.

Click "Modify."

Select "Repair."

Repairing Edge reinstalls the browser files and normally keeps your browsing data and settings.

After the repair, restart Edge and test by typing "A" or "F" in the address bar again.

Let me know if the suggestions return after the repair.

Thanks!
Joseph Peter Guidara SteelersJourney 110 Reputation points

2026-09-21T17:22:56.4833333+00:00

A Small Windows Box Opens For History But Doesn't Stay Open Long Enough To Check .Also Everything Is Turned On As Well !!
John Jefferson Doyon 88,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-09-21T17:47:20.1633333+00:00
Thanks. Before we try anything else, can you confirm a couple of things for me?

Did you already try the Microsoft Edge "Repair" step I mentioned earlier?

Besides checking the suggestion settings, have you tried any other troubleshooting steps so far?

When the History window closes, does it disappear by itself even if you do not click anywhere else?

Thanks!
Joseph Peter Guidara SteelersJourney 110 Reputation points

2026-09-21T17:50:56.0566667+00:00

Yes When I Go To It Says Modify And Uninstall .However They're Both Shaded Grey And I Can't Click On Either Choice !!
John Jefferson Doyon 88,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-09-21T19:07:20.27+00:00
Please check one thing before trying another repair method.

Is this your own personal computer, or is it managed by a workplace or school?

Are you signed into Windows with an Administrator account?

Have you already restarted the computer since this issue started?

Also, in Edge, type this in the address bar and press Enter:

edge://management

Does it say that Microsoft Edge is managed by your organization?
Joseph Peter Guidara SteelersJourney 110 Reputation points

2026-09-21T19:12:40.6166667+00:00
1.It's My Own Computer

2.No Administrator Account

3.I Had To Restart Because The Blue Screen Came Up

It Does Say Microsoft Edge Is Management By Your Organization
John Jefferson Doyon 88,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-09-21T20:43:02.1+00:00

I checked for recent similar reports. I couldn’t find any widely reported cases matching this exact issue, although it’s still possible it started after a recent Edge update and simply hasn’t been widely reported yet.

Microsoft’s current Edge 153 release notes also do not list this specific address-bar history suggestion problem.

Please press Windows key + R, type winver, and press Enter.

What Windows version and OS build does it show?

Thanks!
Joseph Peter Guidara SteelersJourney 110 Reputation points

2026-09-21T21:02:07.2233333+00:00

Version 22H2 (OS Build 19045.7725) Windows 10
John Jefferson Doyon 88,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-09-21T21:12:35.5333333+00:00
Thanks. You’re on Windows 10 version 22H2 with a very recent build.

First, try a full shutdown:

Press and hold the computer’s power button for about 10 seconds until it completely turns off.

Leave it off for about 30 seconds.

Turn it back on normally.

Then go back to Settings > Apps > Apps & features > Microsoft Edge and check whether "Modify" is available now.

If it is, click "Modify" > "Repair."

If "Modify" is still greyed out, let me know. Since you mentioned you are not using an Administrator account, that may be why the repair option is unavailable.

Thanks!
Joseph Peter Guidara SteelersJourney 110 Reputation points

2026-09-21T22:52:12.33+00:00

Ok I Did That And They're Still Greyed Out !!
John Jefferson Doyon 88,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-09-21T23:19:55.8966667+00:00

If "Modify" is still greyed out, try reinstalling Edge from here:

https://explore.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/download?form=MA13FJ

Download and run the Edge installer, then restart the computer and test the address bar again.

Thanks!
Joseph Peter Guidara SteelersJourney 110 Reputation points

2026-09-22T00:04:24.67+00:00

Tried That As Well Still They're Both Grey !!
John Jefferson Doyon 88,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-09-22T16:24:46.2666667+00:00

Please test whether this is related to your current Windows profile.

Create a new local Windows user account:

Settings > Accounts > Family & other users > Add someone else to this PC > I don’t have this person’s sign-in information > Add a user without a Microsoft account.

Sign into that new account, open Edge, and test whether typing "A" or "F" brings up your previously visited sites there.

Let me know if the same issue happens in the new Windows account.

Thanks!
Joseph Peter Guidara SteelersJourney 110 Reputation points

2026-09-22T17:27:28.6+00:00

So Far It Works But I Think I Hope At Least It's A Setting In AVG AntiVirus That Deletes Cookies And Browser History Every Night .I Adjusted The Settings So Far No Problem !!
John Jefferson Doyon 88,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-09-22T17:51:27.48+00:00

That sounds like the likely cause.

If AVG was deleting your browsing history every night, Edge would no longer have that history available to suggest sites when you type "A" for Amazon or "F" for Facebook.

Since it is working after changing the AVG setting, I’d leave it as it is for now and see if the suggestions are still there tomorrow.

Thanks!

2 additional answers

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Joseph Peter Guidara SteelersJourney 110 Reputation points

2026-09-21T03:28:27.0633333+00:00

Yes I Believe It Was A Windows Update Or Edge Update !!
John Jefferson Doyon 88,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-09-21T14:56:51.8466667+00:00

Thank you for letting me know.

I checked the recent Edge updates. Edge has received several updates recently, including a major update in September, although Microsoft has not listed this exact address-bar issue as a known problem.

Can you please type this into the Edge address bar and press Enter:

edge://settings/help

What Edge version does it show?

Also, type:

edge://settings/search

Under "Search suggestions and filters," make sure "Show suggestions from history, favorites and other data on this device using your typed characters" is turned on.

That setting specifically controls the behavior where typing "A" can suggest Amazon from your history, or "F" can suggest Facebook.

If it is already turned on, press Ctrl + H and let me know whether Amazon and Facebook still appear in your browsing history.

Thanks!
Joseph Peter Guidara SteelersJourney 110 Reputation points

2026-09-21T15:57:35.1733333+00:00

Version 153.0.4234.48 (Official build) (64-bit)
John Jefferson Doyon 88,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-09-21T16:21:06.9466667+00:00

Thanks. That confirms you’re using Edge version 153.0.4234.48.

First, type this in the Edge address bar and press Enter:

edge://settings/search

Under "Search suggestions and filters," make sure "Show suggestions from history, favorites and other data on this device using my typed characters" is turned on.

Also press Ctrl + H and check whether Amazon and Facebook still appear in your browsing history.

If everything looks correct but the suggestions still do not appear, try repairing Microsoft Edge:

Open Windows Settings.

Go to Apps > Apps & features.

Select Microsoft Edge.

Click "Modify."

Select "Repair."

Repairing Edge reinstalls the browser files and normally keeps your browsing data and settings.

After the repair, restart Edge and test by typing "A" or "F" in the address bar again.

Let me know if the suggestions return after the repair.

Thanks!
Joseph Peter Guidara SteelersJourney 110 Reputation points

2026-09-21T17:22:56.4833333+00:00

A Small Windows Box Opens For History But Doesn't Stay Open Long Enough To Check .Also Everything Is Turned On As Well !!
John Jefferson Doyon 88,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-09-21T17:47:20.1633333+00:00

Thanks. Before we try anything else, can you confirm a couple of things for me?

Did you already try the Microsoft Edge "Repair" step I mentioned earlier?

Besides checking the suggestion settings, have you tried any other troubleshooting steps so far?

When the History window closes, does it disappear by itself even if you do not click anywhere else?

Thanks!
Joseph Peter Guidara SteelersJourney 110 Reputation points

2026-09-21T17:50:56.0566667+00:00

Yes When I Go To It Says Modify And Uninstall .However They're Both Shaded Grey And I Can't Click On Either Choice !!
John Jefferson Doyon 88,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-09-21T19:07:20.27+00:00

Please check one thing before trying another repair method.

Is this your own personal computer, or is it managed by a workplace or school?

Are you signed into Windows with an Administrator account?

Have you already restarted the computer since this issue started?

Also, in Edge, type this in the address bar and press Enter:

edge://management

Does it say that Microsoft Edge is managed by your organization?
Joseph Peter Guidara SteelersJourney 110 Reputation points

2026-09-21T19:12:40.6166667+00:00

1.It's My Own Computer

2.No Administrator Account

3.I Had To Restart Because The Blue Screen Came Up

It Does Say Microsoft Edge Is Management By Your Organization
John Jefferson Doyon 88,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-09-21T20:43:02.1+00:00

I checked for recent similar reports. I couldn’t find any widely reported cases matching this exact issue, although it’s still possible it started after a recent Edge update and simply hasn’t been widely reported yet.

Microsoft’s current Edge 153 release notes also do not list this specific address-bar history suggestion problem.

Please press Windows key + R, type winver, and press Enter.

What Windows version and OS build does it show?

Thanks!
Joseph Peter Guidara SteelersJourney 110 Reputation points

2026-09-21T21:02:07.2233333+00:00

Version 22H2 (OS Build 19045.7725) Windows 10
John Jefferson Doyon 88,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-09-21T21:12:35.5333333+00:00

Thanks. You’re on Windows 10 version 22H2 with a very recent build.

First, try a full shutdown:

Press and hold the computer’s power button for about 10 seconds until it completely turns off.

Leave it off for about 30 seconds.

Turn it back on normally.

Then go back to Settings > Apps > Apps & features > Microsoft Edge and check whether "Modify" is available now.

If it is, click "Modify" > "Repair."

If "Modify" is still greyed out, let me know. Since you mentioned you are not using an Administrator account, that may be why the repair option is unavailable.

Thanks!
Joseph Peter Guidara SteelersJourney 110 Reputation points

2026-09-21T22:52:12.33+00:00

Ok I Did That And They're Still Greyed Out !!
John Jefferson Doyon 88,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-09-21T23:19:55.8966667+00:00

If "Modify" is still greyed out, try reinstalling Edge from here:

https://explore.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/download?form=MA13FJ

Download and run the Edge installer, then restart the computer and test the address bar again.

Thanks!
Joseph Peter Guidara SteelersJourney 110 Reputation points

2026-09-22T00:04:24.67+00:00

Tried That As Well Still They're Both Grey !!
John Jefferson Doyon 88,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-09-22T16:24:46.2666667+00:00

Please test whether this is related to your current Windows profile.

Create a new local Windows user account:

Settings > Accounts > Family & other users > Add someone else to this PC > I don’t have this person’s sign-in information > Add a user without a Microsoft account.

Sign into that new account, open Edge, and test whether typing "A" or "F" brings up your previously visited sites there.

Let me know if the same issue happens in the new Windows account.

Thanks!
Joseph Peter Guidara SteelersJourney 110 Reputation points

2026-09-22T17:27:28.6+00:00

So Far It Works But I Think I Hope At Least It's A Setting In AVG AntiVirus That Deletes Cookies And Browser History Every Night .I Adjusted The Settings So Far No Problem !!
John Jefferson Doyon 88,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-09-22T17:51:27.48+00:00

That sounds like the likely cause.

If AVG was deleting your browsing history every night, Edge would no longer have that history available to suggest sites when you type "A" for Amazon or "F" for Facebook.

Since it is working after changing the AVG setting, I’d leave it as it is for now and see if the suggestions are still there tomorrow.

Thanks!

Answer 1

Bulldog 4,740

Perhaps you are referring to a feature of the Chrome browser called Quicksearch. The feature is still available in Chrome. I don't know if Microsoft Edge has a similar feature.

Important: Browser extensions called "QuickSearch" or "Quickseek" are well-known browser hijackers (malware) which will change your default search engine. Don't install them!

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Answer 2

This behavior is controlled by Address bar suggestions in Edge. By default, the Address bar can suggest items from favorites, browsing history, previous searches, and the default search provider as characters are typed.

To turn that feature back on:

In Microsoft Edge, select Settings and more > Settings.
Select Privacy, search, and services.
Select Search and connected experiences > Address bar and search > Search suggestions and filters.
Turn on Show search and site suggestions using your typed characters.

If the expected sites still do not appear:

Make sure those sites are still in browsing history or favorites, since suggestions can come from those sources.
Check whether an extension changed search behavior. If needed, open Extensions > Manage Extensions and disable suspicious extensions.
Verify the default search engine under Privacy, search, and services > Search and connected experiences > Address bar and search > Search engine used in the address bar.

If an extension changed the default search engine before, removing or disabling that extension can help restore normal suggestions.