Edge Delayed URL Query

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Edge Delayed URL Query

Parker Hill 0

When opening any website in edge it will take a few minutes to load. After looking at the dev tools we will get nothing going through on the network tab, then after a bit everything will go through an work just fine.

We have tried clearing cache and disabling extensions, to no avail. This issue started about a month ago, then an edge update came out and fixed it for some machines, then this latest edge update seems to have the same issue. This issue does not affect every machine and seems random. We've done everything shy of reinstalling windows to troubleshoot the issue.

If you use an edge private windows issue does not occur.

If you have any solutions or troubleshooting steps please let me know.

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Answer 1

Kimberly Olaño 23,610

Open Command Prompt (Admin) and run:

netsh winhttp reset proxy

netsh winhttp set proxy direct

Then disable WPAD at the system level:

Open Internet Options
Go to Connections → LAN settings
UNCHECK:
Automatically detect settings
OK → Reboot

Test again.

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Answer 2

Kimberly Olaño 23,610

Open Command Prompt (Admin) and run:

netsh winhttp show proxy

If anything is set → that’s likely the stall.

Temporary test fix

netsh winhttp reset proxy

Reboot and test Edge.

Parker Hill 0 Reputation points

2026-01-06T16:10:22.8566667+00:00

Unfortunately, Direct access (no proxy server)

Answer 3

Kimberly Olaño 23,610

Try to disable Edge Sync at the ENGINE level (not UI)

Even when Sync is disabled in settings, the engine still initializes.

Steps

Close Edge
Open Registry Editor
Navigate to:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
Create or set:
SyncDisabled (DWORD) = 1
Reboot

InPrivate never initializes sync or identity tokens. Normal mode does and it can hang indefinitely.

Parker Hill 0 Reputation points

2026-01-06T14:57:50.1733333+00:00

This also did not resolve the issue, Thank you

Answer 4

Kimberly Olaño 23,610

Thanks for sharing the details! Try to disable Edge “Secure DNS” (Major culprit)

Recent Edge builds changed DNS behavior. If Secure DNS negotiation stalls, Edge waits silently before sending any request — exactly what you’re seeing.

Steps

Open Edge
Go to:
edge://settings/privacy
Scroll to Security
Turn OFF: Use secure DNS
Fully close Edge (end task if needed)
Reopen and test

Secure DNS attempts DoH negotiation before network requests. If the resolver or firewall blocks it, Edge waits several minutes.

See if this helps. If you need further assistance just let me know.

Best regards,

Kimberly

Parker Hill 0 Reputation points

2026-01-05T20:06:56.8133333+00:00

Thanks for the assistance, unfortunately it's already off. I have tried changing our resolver to google and back to Netskope, but in either configuration the loading delay still happens. I've also tried using internet explorer mode and the issue still persist.

Answer 5

It sounds like you're experiencing a frustrating issue with Microsoft Edge where websites take a long time to load, and this seems to be inconsistent across different machines. Since you've already tried clearing the cache and disabling extensions without success, here are a few additional troubleshooting steps you might consider:

Check for Conflicting Software: Sometimes, other software on your system, such as security software or VPNs, can interfere with network requests. Try temporarily disabling these to see if it resolves the issue.
Network Settings: Ensure that your network settings are correctly configured. You might want to reset your network settings to default.
Test with a New User Profile: Create a new user profile in Edge to see if the issue persists. This can help determine if the problem is related to your current profile settings.
Use Edge in Safe Mode: If the issue does not occur in private browsing mode, it could be related to your settings or extensions. Try starting Edge in a clean state to see if the problem persists.
Check for Windows Updates: Ensure that your Windows operating system is fully updated, as updates can sometimes resolve compatibility issues.
Reinstall Edge: If all else fails, consider reinstalling Microsoft Edge. This can help if there are corrupted files causing the issue.

If the problem continues, you might want to report it to Microsoft support, especially since it seems to have started after a recent update. They may have more specific insights or fixes based on the version you are using.

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