FIX: Microsoft Edge Opens Automatically on Startup in Windows 10/11 {Six Possible Solutions}

Microsoft Edge opening automatically at startup even after disabling it from Startup apps in Windows 10 or Windows 11? You can fix it easily by one of these five simple methods.
Method 1: Open Microsoft Edge. Click on the three dots on the top right corner. Click on Settings. Click on System and Performance from the left side bar menu. Under System, turn off these two
a- startup boost.
b- continue running background extensions and apps when microsoft edge is closed

Method 2: Go to Settings - apps - startup apps. You have to turn off all unknown apps here, including Edge! Just disabling Edge may not work here.

Method 3: Go to Settings again - Accounts - Sign in options - Turn off these two here
a- automatically save my restartable apps and restart them when i sign back in
b- use my sign-in info to automatically finish setting up after an update.

Method 4: Go to Task Scheduler. Right click and Disable all "Microsoft Edge" tasks there in the right coloumn.

Method 5: Go to Settings again - Apps - Default Apps. You have to make two changes here
a- set Google Chrome/Firefox or any other Browser as Default
b- Remove Edge from all file associations

Method 6: Go to settings. Personalization - lock screen - personlize your lock screen - change to Picture or slideshow instead of windows spotlight.

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Restart your system to apply the changes.
Hope this helps!
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