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Johnson, Monique L 0 Reputation points
2026-06-10T16:59:57.2233333+00:00

Several tabs keep popping up without me initiating them.

Microsoft Edge | Tabs, address bar, and search | Windows 10
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  1. John Jefferson Doyon 72,945 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-06-10T17:35:10.93+00:00

    Hi, I'm John! I will help you with this.

    When browser tabs open by themselves, it can be caused by unwanted browser extensions, notifications from websites, malware, or a stuck keyboard/mouse button.

    1. Does this happen only in Microsoft Edge, or do other browsers show the same behavior?
    2. Also, what kind of tabs are opening? Are they advertisements, shopping sites, search pages, or a specific website?
    3. Have you recently installed any new software, browser extensions, or free applications before this started happening?

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    2026-06-10T17:00:19.3633333+00:00

    Random tabs opening in Microsoft Edge are typically caused by pop-ups, site notifications, extensions, or deceptive/adware software. Use these steps to stop them:

    1. Ensure Edge pop-up blocker is on
      1. In Edge, select Settings and more (…).
      2. Select Settings > Privacy, search, and services.
      3. Select Site permissions > All permissions.
      4. Select Pop-ups and redirects and turn on the Blocked (recommended) toggle.
    2. Block unwanted pop-ups and redirects per site If a specific site must be allowed (for work/banking), add only that URL:
      1. In Edge, go to Settings and more (…) > Settings > Privacy, search, and services.
      2. Select Site permissions > All permissions > Pop-ups and redirects.
      3. Under Allowed to send pop-ups and use redirects, use Add site only for trusted URLs.
    3. Block third-party cookies (reduces ad/redirect behavior)
      1. In Edge, select Settings and more (…) > Settings > Privacy, search, and services.
      2. Go to Cookies and turn on Block third-party cookies.
    4. Disable or remove suspicious extensions
      1. In Edge, select Settings and more (…) > Extensions > Manage extensions.
      2. Turn off all extensions.
      3. If tabs stop popping up, turn extensions back on one by one to find the culprit, then remove it.
    5. Scan for deceptive/adware software Random browser windows or programs failing to start can be caused by deceptive software (spyware/grayware) installed with other downloads.

    If pop-ups continue even after these steps, they may be in-page ads that Edge’s pop-up blocker cannot block. In that case, avoid those sites or use a trusted content blocker extension from the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store.

    References:

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