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SpecialK · 07-14-2017, 07:07 PM

A few months ago I switched (mostly) from Firefox to Microsoft Edge, which comes with Windows 10. Edge is the latest greatest replacement for Internet Explorer.

Occasionally it will hang up (not allowing data entry or mouse clicks), and present a "Select all, copy, paste" type of drop-down list in the top left corner. It is on random web pages.

I have to close it with task manager, then reopen where I left off.

Anyone else have similar experiences?

Last edited by SpecialK; 07-14-2017 at 11:15 PM.

Jeff Lopez · 07-14-2017, 10:56 PM

yup, and its going to happen a lot. Most web page editors are based on Chrome now, and Edge will try to emulate a lot of that code..but in fact it will work twice harder recoding Google script, to the point it will bog down. If you use Edge just for seeing Microsoft content, youll be fine. Outside of the resort, not so good

**patrick9** · 07-15-2017, 12:07 PM

I have a love /hate relation ship with it. I also keep Firefox as my other system. On noghts when Edge s giving me fits I switch to Firefox. I also notice Edge does not stream videos very well. At That point I switch to Firefox as well.

**jumbleview** · 07-16-2017, 08:33 PM

I use three major browsers (chrome, edge, firefox) interchangeably. For some sites one works better for some another. Sometimes after site upgrade particular browser stop working properly and that continues till browser itself get updated. And browser could be painfully slow because it is under upgrade itself. In that case I usually prefer switch (temporary) to another one.

Last edited by jumbleview; 07-17-2017 at 08:30 AM.

ccc_ · 07-17-2017, 05:16 AM

Originally posted by jumbleview

I use three major browsers (chrome, edge, firefox) interchangeably. For some sites one works better for some another. Sometimes afters site upgrade particular browser stop working properly and that continues till browser itself get updated. And browser could be painfully slow because it is under upgrade itself. In that case I usually prefer switch (temporary) to another one.

I do as well with one exception...firefox is screwed down very tight regarding its privacy settings...seems to have reduced spam and targeted ads

the few sites I visit that require logins I do via edge

the three streaming services (video and music) I use are done via chrome...it seems to work best

**hjoseph7** · 08-06-2017, 06:40 PM

I had to switch to Edge because that's what my new computer with windows 10 offered. It also comes with a toned down version of Internet explorer. I also have a love/hate relationship with Edge. The most frustrating thing is the learning curve. They hid most of their features and controls like File Explorer under a bunch of menus. After using this browser for more than 6 months I still don't know where some features are. I have to Google them to find out where they are and how to use them. As far as I can tell it's just as buggy as the previous versions of Windows. Often I get the message "Page cannot be displayed" then I click again and it displays the page. For videos I go straight to Firefox, otherwise I would spend half my day waiting for the damn video to download.

**monochrome** · 08-06-2017, 07:56 PM

Firefox is my preference. Chrome when I must (I hate Google but there are so many necessary tools I finally opened an account and exposed myself to the Borg). Never ever ever Edge.

MarkJerling · 08-06-2017, 08:15 PM

I've not had any problems (yet) with Edge but, in time I'd like to dump Chrome entirely and only keep Edge and Firefox.

**jumbleview** · 08-07-2017, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Firefox is my preference. Chrome when I must (I hate Google but there are so many necessary tools I finally opened an account and exposed myself to the Borg). Never ever ever Edge.

How are you doing search?

cmohr · 08-07-2017, 02:08 PM

I just went in a changed the default browser back to Internet explorer, I wouldn't wipe my bottom with edge. Windows10 just wants to use apps for everything, but most of the original progams are still there.

For searches. DuckDuckGo

**monochrome** · 08-07-2017, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by jumbleview

How are you doing search?

DuckDuckGo - no tracking or ads.

**beachgardener** · 08-24-2017, 05:47 AM

no interest in edge, using Firefox mainly, as an alternative Chromium and sometimes Qupzilla or Opera on occasions, Google doesn’t interest me, for search mainly Ecosia or DuckDuckGo

normhead · 08-24-2017, 06:27 AM

They still make a Windows browser? Who knew?

They still make Windows?

**csa** · 08-30-2017, 07:51 AM

Originally posted by hjoseph7

They hid most of their features and controls like File Explorer under a bunch of menus.

I simply right-click on the windows icon at the bottom of the screen. This brings up a listing of just about everything I need to access.

I use Edge, and so far it's my most used; Firefox is my next favorite.

timw4mail · 08-30-2017, 07:56 AM

Originally posted by cmohr

I just went in a changed the default browser back to Internet explorer, I wouldn't wipe my bottom with edge. Windows10 just wants to use apps for everything, but most of the original progams are still there.

For searches. DuckDuckGo

Use ANY other browser than Internet Explorer. It is the hernia that holds back everything good. Even Microsoft has given up on it in favor of Edge.

07-14-2017, 07:07 PM	#1
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Microsoft Edge browser A few months ago I switched (mostly) from Firefox to Microsoft Edge, which comes with Windows 10. Edge is the latest greatest replacement for Internet Explorer. Occasionally it will hang up (not allowing data entry or mouse clicks), and present a "Select all, copy, paste" type of drop-down list in the top left corner. It is on random web pages. I have to close it with task manager, then reopen where I left off. Anyone else have similar experiences? Last edited by SpecialK; 07-14-2017 at 11:15 PM.

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07-14-2017, 10:56 PM	#2
Jeff Lopez Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 531	yup, and its going to happen a lot. Most web page editors are based on Chrome now, and Edge will try to emulate a lot of that code..but in fact it will work twice harder recoding Google script, to the point it will bog down. If you use Edge just for seeing Microsoft content, youll be fine. Outside of the resort, not so good

07-15-2017, 12:07 PM	#3
patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	I have a love /hate relation ship with it. I also keep Firefox as my other system. On noghts when Edge s giving me fits I switch to Firefox. I also notice Edge does not stream videos very well. At That point I switch to Firefox as well.

07-16-2017, 08:33 PM	#4
jumbleview Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,070	I use three major browsers (chrome, edge, firefox) interchangeably. For some sites one works better for some another. Sometimes after site upgrade particular browser stop working properly and that continues till browser itself get updated. And browser could be painfully slow because it is under upgrade itself. In that case I usually prefer switch (temporary) to another one. Last edited by jumbleview; 07-17-2017 at 08:30 AM.

07-17-2017, 05:16 AM	#5
ccc_ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,400	Originally posted by jumbleview I use three major browsers (chrome, edge, firefox) interchangeably. For some sites one works better for some another. Sometimes afters site upgrade particular browser stop working properly and that continues till browser itself get updated. And browser could be painfully slow because it is under upgrade itself. In that case I usually prefer switch (temporary) to another one. I do as well with one exception...firefox is screwed down very tight regarding its privacy settings...seems to have reduced spam and targeted ads the few sites I visit that require logins I do via edge the three streaming services (video and music) I use are done via chrome...it seems to work best

08-06-2017, 06:40 PM	#6
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,051	I had to switch to Edge because that's what my new computer with windows 10 offered. It also comes with a toned down version of Internet explorer. I also have a love/hate relationship with Edge. The most frustrating thing is the learning curve. They hid most of their features and controls like File Explorer under a bunch of menus. After using this browser for more than 6 months I still don't know where some features are. I have to Google them to find out where they are and how to use them. As far as I can tell it's just as buggy as the previous versions of Windows. Often I get the message "Page cannot be displayed" then I click again and it displays the page. For videos I go straight to Firefox, otherwise I would spend half my day waiting for the damn video to download.

08-06-2017, 07:56 PM	#7
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Firefox is my preference. Chrome when I must (I hate Google but there are so many necessary tools I finally opened an account and exposed myself to the Borg). Never ever ever Edge.

08-06-2017, 08:15 PM	#8
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	I've not had any problems (yet) with Edge but, in time I'd like to dump Chrome entirely and only keep Edge and Firefox.

08-07-2017, 01:27 PM	#9
jumbleview Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,070	Originally posted by monochrome Firefox is my preference. Chrome when I must (I hate Google but there are so many necessary tools I finally opened an account and exposed myself to the Borg). Never ever ever Edge. How are you doing search?

08-07-2017, 02:08 PM	#10
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	I just went in a changed the default browser back to Internet explorer, I wouldn't wipe my bottom with edge. Windows10 just wants to use apps for everything, but most of the original progams are still there. For searches. DuckDuckGo

08-07-2017, 03:09 PM	#11
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by jumbleview How are you doing search? DuckDuckGo - no tracking or ads.

08-24-2017, 05:47 AM	#12
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	no interest in edge, using Firefox mainly, as an alternative Chromium and sometimes Qupzilla or Opera on occasions, Google doesn’t interest me, for search mainly Ecosia or DuckDuckGo

08-24-2017, 06:27 AM	#13
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	They still make a Windows browser? Who knew? They still make Windows?

08-30-2017, 07:51 AM	#14
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by hjoseph7 They hid most of their features and controls like File Explorer under a bunch of menus. I simply right-click on the windows icon at the bottom of the screen. This brings up a listing of just about everything I need to access. I use Edge, and so far it's my most used; Firefox is my next favorite.

08-30-2017, 07:56 AM	#15
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by cmohr I just went in a changed the default browser back to Internet explorer, I wouldn't wipe my bottom with edge. Windows10 just wants to use apps for everything, but most of the original progams are still there. For searches. DuckDuckGo Use ANY other browser than Internet Explorer. It is the hernia that holds back everything good. Even Microsoft has given up on it in favor of Edge.

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