What Does Edge Block?
When we talk about crapware, we’re referring to potentially unwanted programs or PUPs. These include the junk that some apps try to install in the browser, like annoying toolbars, crypto-miners, adware, and other unwanted apps.
Turn on Microsoft Edge Crapware Blocking
Launch the new Edge and click the Options menu (three dots) in the upper-right corner to enable the blocker. Then click on Settings.
Now on the Settings page, click on Privacy and services in the left panel. Then scroll down to the Services section in the right panel and turn on the Block potentially unwanted apps switch.
That’s all there is to it. You can go ahead and close the Settings page and now have peace of mind knowing that Edge will start blocking crapware from being installed. Remember that the new Microsoft Edge browser is truly cross-platform and available for Windows 7, 8, 10, macOS, Android, and iOS. And since it’s built on Chromium, you can install Google Chrome extensions to the new Edge from the Chrome Webstore. If you haven’t checked it out yet, make sure to read our article on how to install the new Edge. Also, for more on the browser, make sure to look through our archive of Microsoft Edge articles.
