MajorGeeks Minute: How to Prevent Edge From Loading in Start Up

Edge Browser has an internal setting called "startup boost" that preloads the browser's processes in the background when you boot your device. Preloading these resources will reduce the browser's startup time and the loading time of initial web pages. However, it will also consume system resources and affect your device's battery life. That said, if Edge isn't your primary browser - you should consider disabling this setting.

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[bigdaz]

SysMain is another Service to disable from starting if you want to save nonsense you don't need being preloaded into Ram on Startup, it used to be called Superfetch. One of the things i always disable on my DJ laptop where i want to keep it as light as possible ect. Good tip by the way i will be doing this also :)

[justanaveragebuzzsaw]

I already had it disabled, but I'm glad to see a new video from you

[cattameme]

I like edge. I use it. However I have problems with other products and still use them too like I don’t use google but I’ll still use it to search for images even though it’s painfully frustrating

[franklidgad]

So in the last couple of days MS Edge has stopped opening for me in Windows 11. Have tried the Edge App Repair method (only option BTW) and doing Windows Updates but the issue remains. Have done A/V, malware and SFC check, all came back normal with no issues. Tried using an uninstaller and then re-installing MS Edge figuring this would solve it but no luck, Edge will still not launch. Nothing running in Task Manager for Edge either. Currently using another browser to write this comment here. Other than re-installing Win 11 OS do you have any suggestions? I do not want to perform a total OS re-install if not necessary. Everything works just can't get Edge working. Microsoft...