

Please see the instructions for either method below. Pre-launching and Pre-loading can be disabled either via Group Policies or the Windows Registry (this method is only recommended for advanced users).

We’re working on a fix right now but in the meantime, please follow these instructions to disable these features and ensure that CCleaner can fully clean Microsoft Edge Forms, Saved Cards, Set Aside Tabs and Session data. For the time being you can enable or keep the Startup Boost disabled if you face any issue while keeping it on.Recent Microsoft updates have introduced pre-loading (v) and pre-launching (v) which means that CCleaner is temporarily unable to clean all Edge files and folders.įor more information on pre-launching and pre-loading please see Microsoft's documentation. Microsoft will update the FAQ when the issues are resolved. Startup boost does not add any additional resources when browser windows are already open. This way it has a limited impact on device resource usage.

It however keeps the browser running in the background with minimal processes. We will update this FAQ when we believe this to be resolved.Ĭoming to how the feature works, Startup boost starts core Microsoft Edge processes in the background to keep them ready when the browser is closed, so Microsoft Edge will start more quickly when launched. Thank you to our Insiders who helped report these issues! If you would like to use this feature still, you can manually enable startup boost in edge://settings/system. Our team is working on fixing a couple of issues where some customers are seeing the browser reopen immediately after exiting and/or a message about reopening tabs when startup boost is enabled. March 19, 2021: Why is startup boost disabled in Settings when it was previously enabled? Microsoft has provided this information in Startup Boost FAQ. It also has confirmed that it is working to resolve these issues. Others see message about reopening tabs when startup boost is enabled. It seems that some users are seeing the browser reopen immediately after exiting. Microsoft has acknowledged that users have been facing some issues related to Startup Boost. What has prompted Microsoft to disable the feature is feedback by users.
