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Share Feature on Microsoft Edge Not Working: How to Enable It
Sometimes, extensions may cause this issue on Edge
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The Windows Microsoft Edge browser offers a fast and reliable way to share web content with others. However, users encounter issues using Microsoft Edge shared features on their devices.
Therefore, this guide will take you through the causes of shared features on Microsoft Edge not working and how to enable it. Alternatively, you can read abouthow to fix Microsoft Edge not connecting to the interneton your device.
Why is the share feature not working on Edge?
The shared features function on the Microsoft Edge browser can malfunction due to the following reasons:
The reason listed above can cause the Microsoft Edge share function to malfunction, and it varies on different PCs.
What can I do if the share feature is not working on Edge?
Users should apply the following before trying advanced troubleshooting:
You can proceed with the following advanced troubleshooting if the error persists.
1. Add or remove the Share button on the Microsoft Edge toolbar
The process above will enable and disable the Share button on the Microsoft Edge toolbar.
2. Clear Microsoft Edge cache and cookies
Clearing the browser cache and cookies will troubleshoot all pre-stored data about a web page that can affect the browser’s performance. Check our guide abouthow to clear the computer cachein Windows 11
3. Update the Microsoft Edge app
Updating the Windows Edge browser software will fix all bugs in the previous versions. Read abouthow to download & install Microsoft Edge Offline Installer for 32/64-bitcomputers.
4. Remove browser extensions
Removing the browser extensions will fix issues with Extensions causing the browser to malfunction. You can readstep-by-step details to view browser extensionson Windows.
5. Disable Windows Firewall
Disabling the Windows Defender will troubleshoot Windows Defender interference with the Edge browser.
Check our guide onhow to disable windows defenderif you encounter issues with it.
You can also readhow to fix Microsoft Edge not openingon your Windows device. Even more, checkhow to fix Microsoft Edge when it is slowon Windows devices.
Do not hesitate to let us know which solution worked in the comments area below.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
