How to disable Microsoft Edge permanently from running in the background?

[Jahanavi Verma]

Can anyone guide me on how to disable Microsoft Edge permanently from running in the background?

 

[SK_Tech]

Go to Settings → System and Performance in Edge → turn off “Continue running background extensions and apps when Microsoft Edge is closed.”

You can also disable Edge startup from Task Manager → Startup apps.

 

[Gsusangrey]

Open Edge settings, disable "Continue running background apps." Then, in System settings, turn off "Startup boost" and background app permissions. This prevents Edge from running when closed.

 

[niyati]

Use these procedures to permanently stop Microsoft Edge from operating in the background:

Launch Microsoft Edge → Navigate to System and Performance → Settings. Disable "Continue running background apps when Edge is closed."

If Edge is listed in Task Manager → Startup, turn it off.

Use Registry Editor or Group Policy to make changes for the entire block.

 

[danisjohn]

To disable Microsoft Edge from running in the background, open Settings > System > Startup Apps and turn off Edge. Also, go to Settings > Privacy > Background Apps to disable it. In Edge itself, disable “Startup Boost” under Settings > System and Performance. Restart your PC to apply changes.

 

[meenakshi]

To disable Microsoft Edge from running in the background, go to Settings > System and Performance in Edge, then toggle off “Continue running background extensions and apps when Microsoft Edge is closed.” You can also disable Edge startup tasks in Task Manager > Startup Apps for a permanent fix.

 

[Rathore]

Open Edge, turn off background app continuing. Next, on System settings, disable Startup boost and background App permissions. This does not allow Edge to run when closed.

 

[Nikhil Rajoria]

Open Settings → Apps → Startup Apps, then turn off Microsoft Edge.

In Edge Settings → System and Performance, toggle off “Continue running background apps when Microsoft Edge is closed.”

You can also change the default browser so Edge doesn’t reopen automatically. (Note: Windows updates may re-enable it, so you might need to repeat steps.)

 

[mayank]

To disable Microsoft Edge from running in the background, open Settings > System > Power & Battery > Background Apps, then turn off Microsoft Edge. This prevents it from consuming resources and running processes when not in use.

 

[jainnorton]

To stop Microsoft Edge from running in the background permanently, open Edge's settings by clicking the three-dots menu, then go to System and performance and turn off both Startup boost and Continue running background extensions and apps when Microsoft Edge is closed.

 

[shanewarne]

To disable Microsoft Edge from running in the background permanently, open Edge settings → System and Performance, then toggle off “Continue running background apps when Edge is closed.” You can also disable startup boost and use Task Manager → Startup tab to stop Edge from auto-launching.

 

[will jacks]

To stop Microsoft Edge from running in the background, open Edge → Settings → System and Performance, then turn off “Continue running background apps when Edge is closed.” Also disable Startup Boost, and in Task Manager → Startup, set Edge to Disabled for permanent prevention.

 

[John]

To disable Microsoft Edge from running in the background, go to Settings > System > Apps & Features. Locate Edge, adjust background app permissions to “Never,” and disable startup apps. Additionally, in Edge Settings, turn off “Continue running background apps.” For advanced users, Group Policy Editor or Registry tweaks can prevent background processes more effectively.