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J Harvey Allen 0 Reputation points
2026-05-01T00:39:34.13+00:00

frequently when i click a link on a webpage, edge opens a different webpage. If I go back to the tab I was on, the link has been loaded.

Microsoft Edge | Tabs, address bar, and search | Windows 11
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  1. Hendrix-V 15,525 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-05-01T06:13:20.53+00:00

    Hi J Harvey Allen,

    Thank you for reaching out.

    If the original link still opens correctly in the current tab while a different page appears separately, this can sometimes be related to how that website handles links or to browser extensions affecting the browsing session.

    You can consider trying these additional quick checks:

    1, Update Microsoft Edge - Open Edge > Settings > About Microsoft Edge and install any available updates.

    2, Test with extensions turned off

    • Go to Edge > Extensions > Manage extensions, turn all extensions off, and test again.
    • If the issue stops, re-enable them one at a time to identify the one causing it.

    3, Check whether it only happens on certain websites

    • Try the same action on another site or in another browser.
    • If it only happens on one website, the behavior is more likely related to that site rather than Edge itself.

    If the issue only occurs on a specific website, you may also want to let the website owner know, since some link or ad behavior is controlled by the site itself. I hope this helps narrow it down.

    Let me know if you need further assistance, feel free to ask me by clicking "Add Comment" or "Add Answer" if you cannot add comment so your response will be visible. Thanks for your effort.

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  2. AI answer

    2026-05-01T00:39:47.2866667+00:00

    The behavior described is typically caused either by pop-ups/ads on the site or by how the site opens links (new tab/window vs. same tab). Use these steps to reduce or stop the extra page from opening:

    1. Block pop-ups and third‑party cookies
      1. In Microsoft Edge, press Alt+F to open the Settings and more menu.
      2. Select Settings.
      3. Go to Cookies and site permissions.
      4. Open Manage and delete cookies and site data.
      5. Ensure Block third-party cookies is turned on.
      6. Make sure the built‑in pop‑up blocker is enabled under Cookies and site permissions → Pop-ups and redirects.
    2. Clear cache and browsing data
      1. Select Settings and more > History > Open history page.
      2. Select Delete browsing data.
      3. Set Time range to All time.
      4. First try clearing Browsing history and Cached images and files, then select Clear now.
      5. If the issue persists, repeat and select all boxes to Clear all browsing data.
    3. Check for malware or unwanted software Malicious or unwanted software can cause unwanted tabs or pages to open.
      • On Windows 10, run a scan using Windows Security as described in Stay protected with Windows Security.
      • If using third‑party security software (for example, Norton or McAfee), open that app and check for updates, then run a full scan.
    4. Verify third‑party security software Out‑of‑date or over‑aggressive security software can interfere with normal browsing and cause redirects.
      • Open the security app and install any available updates.
      • If it has web protection or browser protection modules, try temporarily disabling those to see if the behavior changes.
    5. Repair Microsoft Edge If the problem appears across many sites, repair the Edge installation:
      1. Close Edge for all users on the device.
      2. Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
      3. Find Microsoft Edge, select it, then choose Modify.
      4. When prompted Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?, select Yes.
      5. Ensure the device is connected to the internet, then select Repair.
    6. If pages still open unexpectedly
      • Some “extra pages” may actually be in‑page ads designed to look like pop‑ups; these cannot always be blocked by Edge’s pop‑up blocker.
      • If the problem is limited to one or a few sites, try another browser to confirm whether the site itself is causing the behavior.
      • If it happens on many sites even after the steps above, consider resetting Edge settings (Settings → Reset settings → Restore settings to their default values) and then re‑testing.

    References:

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