When users type into the address bar tonight, Microsofts brand-new Edge internet browser is arbitrarily crashing. The problems seem impacting Edge users who have actually picked Google as the default search engine. Microsoft says its mindful of the problems and the companys Edge team is examining.
Microsoft recommends shutting off Search Suggestions in edge:// settings/search. If you have Google set as your default search engine, the Verge has checked this workaround and it fixes the issue.
In the meantime, as a workaround, please turn off Search Suggestions here: edge:// settings/search.– Microsoft Edge Dev (@MSEdgeDev) July 30, 2020
The Microsoft Edge crashes started at around 7PM ET, and are affecting macOS and Windows users. Its not clear why theyre just limited to Google search users in Edge. If you switch to Microsofts Bing online search engine within Edge, the crashes do not occur.
Weve reached out to Microsoft to learn more on the problems, and well update you accordingly.
