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Why edge opens so many tabs on Windows 11?
Is there a way to prevent Edge from opening so many tabs that are not the user's browsing experience? What are these tabs for? Does this only happen on Windows 11? Is there a setting to improve PC co...
1. Browser settings adjustment
Disable session resume
Edge Settings → System → Disable “Resume tabs on exit”.
Clear Startup Page
Edge Settings → On Startup → Select “Open New Tab”.
Manage Extensions
Type edge://extensions/ → Disable non-essential extensions → Restart the browser.
2. Troubleshooting
New user account test
Create a new local account → Test Edge after switching → If normal, the original account needs to be reset.
Scan for malware with Windows Security Full Disk Scan → Eliminate virus interference.
Edge often runs several background processes, which can include things like updates, syncing, or even preloading pages. Sometimes these processes may lead to new tabs opening unexpectedly.