The Microsoft Edge web browser is getting more and more popular these days, and the company keeps adding capabilities to keep it competitive. The functionality of the browser can be expanded by using certain features like extensions and other services.
However, some add-ons and other services continue to function even when the browser is closed. While most computers do not have a problem with this, some may, as it can increase battery and memory usage and be problematic for those with limited system resources.
There is an option to turn off the background operations of the Edge browser if you are one of the users who experience problems as a result.
This step-by-step manual will show you how to swiftly and simply halt the Microsoft Edge browser’s background operations on a Windows 11 machine.
Step 1: Open the Microsoft Edge web browser on your Windows 11 computer.
Step 2: When the browser opens, click on the “Settings and more” or the three-dotted icon from the top-right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Select the “Settings” option from the drop-down list.
Step 4: On the Settings page, select the “System and performance” option from the left sidebar.
Step 5: After that, turn the toggle off for the “Continue running background apps when Microsoft Edge is closed” option.
I’m done now. Following the following step-by-step instructions will stop Microsoft Edge from running in the background on your Windows 11 computer, and anytime you quit the browser, extensions and other services will also be terminated, freeing up system resources and prolonging battery life.