mircoedge keeps freezing

HECTOR GARCIA 0 Reputation points
2026-10-05T14:36:39.3666667+00:00

i need help with microedge, i log into yahoo email and keeps freezing on me, then i try to update windows and wont install updates

Microsoft Edge | Browser crashes or stops working | Windows 10
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  1. DaveM121 937K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-10-05T15:11:26.14+00:00

    1

    Close Edge.

    Open the Settings App.

    Go to Apps and Features.

    Scroll down to find Edge.

    Select Edge, then choose Modify - Repair.

    2

    If that does not resolve the problem, download the Edge installer form this link and use the installer to install Edge on top of the existing Edge installation.

    https://explore.microsoft.com/edge/download

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    2026-10-05T14:36:56.2633333+00:00

    Try this in order:

    1. Update Edge directly
      • Open Microsoft Edge.
      • In the address bar, go to edge://settings/help.
      • Let Edge check for updates and install them.
      • Restart Edge when prompted.
    2. If Edge update fails, run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter
      • On Windows 10: Start > Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters.
      • Select Program Compatibility Troubleshooter > Run the troubleshooter.
      • Follow the on-screen steps.
    3. Check Windows Update
      • Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
      • Select Check for updates.
      • Install any available updates, then restart the PC.
    4. If Windows updates will not install, make sure Windows Update service is running
      • Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
      • Find Windows Update.
      • If it is not running, right-click it and select Start.
    5. Check network and VPN
      • If a VPN is in use and a 403 error appears while downloading or updating Edge, disconnect the VPN temporarily and try again.
      • Also confirm the internet connection is stable.
    6. If Edge still freezes, reinstall it
      • Close all Edge windows first.
      • Open another working browser.
      • Download the latest Edge from https://www.microsoft.com/edge.
      • Reinstall it, then restart the PC.
    7. If the issue is tied to a specific error code, use the matching fix
      • 0x80240016: another update is in progress. Check for pending Windows updates and restart the PC.
      • 0x8024001E: connection to Microsoft update servers failed. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter from Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
      • 0x80070005: permission issue. Run Edge as administrator and temporarily disable third-party antivirus, then retry.

    Caution: Temporarily disabling antivirus reduces protection. Re-enable it immediately after testing.

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