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updates on my Microsoft edge not working.

Kaye Tinaza 0 Reputation points
2026-06-13T03:53:59.7166667+00:00

my laptop Microsoft edge won't update. its been laggy and am unable to work on my applications. How can I fix this?

Microsoft Edge | Install and update | Windows 11
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  1. John DeV 164.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-06-13T04:31:19.61+00:00

    Hi, good day!

    • When was the last time it worked properly?
    • Have you made any changes to your computer recently?

    Open Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program

    Find Microsoft Edge in the list

    Click Change > Repair

    Restart your computer

    I look forward to receiving your update and I'm willing to collaborate with you till we resolve the issue. Do keep me informed by clicking "Add comment" below.

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  2. AI answer

    2026-06-13T03:54:09.2266667+00:00

    Follow these steps in order on Windows 11 to fix Microsoft Edge not updating and improve performance:

    1. Run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter
      1. Select Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
      2. Find Program Compatibility Troubleshooter and select Run.
      3. Follow the on-screen steps, then try updating Edge again.
    2. Close Edge and related apps
      1. Close all Edge windows.
      2. Open Task Manager and ensure there are no msedge.exe or msedgewebview2.exe processes running; end them if necessary.
      3. Try the update again from edge://settings/help.
    3. Clear the Edge update cache
      1. Open File Explorer.
      2. Go to C:\Users\<YourUserName>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\Update\.
      3. Delete the contents of the Update folder.
      4. Restart the device and try updating Edge again.
    4. Check Windows Update
      1. Select Start > Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates.
      2. Download and install all available updates.
      3. Restart the device when prompted, then retry the Edge update.
    5. Run Edge/installer as administrator
      1. If updating via installer, right-click the Edge installer (.exe) and select Run as administrator.
      2. Approve the UAC prompt and complete the update.
    6. Temporarily disable third‑party antivirus (if present)
      1. Open the antivirus app.
      2. Use its Disable or Pause protection option for a short time (for example, 10–60 minutes).
      3. Retry the Edge update.
      4. Re‑enable protection immediately after the update.
    7. Reinstall Microsoft Edge If updates still fail or Edge remains laggy:
      1. Close all Edge and WebView2‑based apps (for example, Teams, new Outlook, Widgets).
      2. Download the latest Edge setup from https://www.microsoft.com/edge using any working browser.
      3. Right‑click the installer and select Run as administrator.
      4. Complete setup to reinstall Edge on top of the existing installation.
    8. Check disk space and restart
      1. Ensure at least 1–2 GB free on the system drive (usually C:). Free space if needed.
      2. Restart the device to clear temporary states and then test Edge performance again.

    If updates still fail after these steps, collect the Edge installation/update logs from the paths in the references and contact Microsoft Support with those logs.

    References:

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