Edge opens about 15% faster on Windows 11 after the October update
Microsoft says Edge is the first browser to use Windows' accelerated app launch. The gain reaches 33% with many apps open.
Edge now opens faster on Windows 11. Just update your computer and the browser. You notice it most when many apps are open.
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Why it matters
Opening links from the Start menu or taskbar gets quicker with no settings. It works on Windows 11 with Edge 150 or later.
Try it: update your PC and notice the difference when opening links.
The details
- Microsoft says most users will see about a 15% faster Edge launch, and up to 33% under heavy multitasking.
- The feature has already rolled out with Edge 150 and later.
- It needs Windows 11 25H2, 26H1 or 26H2 with the October 2026 non-security update KB5127936 or later.
- It works from the Start menu, the taskbar and links that open in Edge by default.
- Microsoft says it is contributing the work to Chromium so other browsers can benefit later.
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