Serious Discussion Microsoft Edge Stable (Chromium) Now Available for Download

[silversurfer]

Microsoft released Microsoft Edge 91 yesterday, and since then, users have been reporting constant nag screens, bugs, and problems using the new version of the web browser.

The most annoying issue that people are experiencing is a new Microsoft Edge nag screen continuously shown on startup asking users if they want to 'Use recommended browser settings.'

For some users, if they close the dialog or specify not to update the browser settings, the nag screen continues to show when they restart the browser.

Use recommended browser settings nag screen​

Microsoft Edge 91 brings new bugs and annoying popup messages

Microsoft released Microsoft Edge 91 yesterday, and since then, users have been reporting constant nag screens, bugs, and problems using the new version of the web browser.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Can confirm this nonsense. Got it three times today through different profiles.
They should disable that ASAP, same like general Bing nagging, or user will switch.

 

[blackice]

Can confirm this nonsense. Got it three times today through different profiles.
They should disable that ASAP, same like general Bing nagging, or user will switch.

I got it as well. And just like last time it changed some settings. And now no matter what I do it opens a new tab every time I start the browser. I am just about done with Edge. I really liked it for a while, but their updates are getting very annoying.

 

[SeriousHoax]

Same here as @SecurityNightmares @blackice. Edge has become really annoying lately. I also saw this popup more than once since updating to 91. They should stop forcing Bing on people. I was also having video playback lagging on Edge and the white flash that I mentioned above in a comment. No problem on Firefox and Chrome. I may even consider switching to Chrome permanently as my Chromium browser as it's smooth stable and annoyance free.

 

[blackice]

Same here as @SecurityNightmares @blackice. Edge has become really annoying lately. I also saw this popup more than once since updating to 91. They should stop forcing Bing on people. I was also having video playback lagging on Edge and the white flash that I mentioned above in a comment. No problem on Firefox and Chrome. I may even consider switching to Chrome permanently as my Chromium browser as it's smooth stable and annoyance free.

Nothing wrong with Chrome. I’ve considered going back. Google already knows everything about me anyway. We’ll see how Firefox 89 does when that hits.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Got the nag screen once and after selecting "Don't update your browser settings" it didn't come back.

 

[Morro]

Got the nag screen once and after selecting "Don't update your browser settings" it didn't come back.

I did the same thing, have not seen it since then either.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Got the nag screen once and after selecting "Don't update your browser settings" it didn't come back.

I have received it 5? 6? times already

Send also today feedback about

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

I have received it 5? 6? times already

Send also today feedback about

Will this help?

For those who are constantly seen a "Use recommended browser settings" prompt in this new version, it can be disabled with this flag:
edge://flags/#edge-show-feature-recommendations

Apparently it is enabled by default.

From the comments at this article:

Edge 91 stable official full changelog now available.

Microsoft released Edge 91 to the stable channel a few days ago, and while they touted a number of consumer features, up till now the full changelog has not been available. Today that list has been published, which reveals the following improvements to delivered with 91.0.864.37: Feature updates...

mspoweruser.com

 

[Pat MacKnife]

When i follow a link that opens in Edge i always have another empty tab open ?! ...

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

When i follow a link that opens in Edge i always have another empty tab open ?! ...

Seeing the same behavior here, please report it, I have done the same:

 

[amirr]

When i follow a link that opens in Edge i always have another empty tab open ?! ...

I don't have that problem. I tested with Gmail, Evernote, and Outlook 365 for Desktop.
Maybe because I use Microsoft Edge Addons ?

 

[bjm_]

Enable Hidden Secret “Performance Mode” in Microsoft Edge - Last updated on May 29, 2021 by VG
https://www.askvg.com/tip-enable-hidden-secret-performance-mode-in-microsoft-edge/

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Enable Hidden Secret “Performance Mode” in Microsoft Edge - Last updated on May 29, 2021 by VG
https://www.askvg.com/tip-enable-hidden-secret-performance-mode-in-microsoft-edge/

Typical clickbaiting.

This "performance" mode only disable tab sleeping which decrease your performance so that doesn't make sense

 

[Pat MacKnife]

Strange but the problem seems to be resolved by itself, i had to reset my homepage in Edge and now no more empty tabs when opening from email ...

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Strange but the problem seems to be resolved by itself, i had to reset my homepage in Edge and now no more empty tabs when opening from email ...

Yes, great, that works
Adapting the new tab page, to the same values as before, solved this problem.

 

[Morro]

Okay, all of a sudden Edge starts up with the start page I have set, perhaps they made a small update through the experience pack or so?

Do not get me wrong I am happy it starts up with the start page I want again, it just surprised me a bit.

 

[plat]

Okay, all of a sudden Edge starts up with the start page I have set,

Confirmed!--I just checked this with setting a specific URL as the start page. Thanks for the announcement.

 

[bjm_]

This "performance" mode only disable tab sleeping which decrease your performance so that doesn't make sense

as test ~ I've created new desktop shortcut for Edge "Performance Mode" ...so, I can switch between modes.
Edge feels snappy, for me, w/wo performance mode.

 

[SeriousHoax]

This is unacceptable and annoying to the point that I won't use Edge till they fix this. These sudden white flashes are hurting my eyes.
Many other users have also reported this. I even have the force dark mode flag enabled.