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Microsoft Edge Overriding Tabs In Use

Frankie 5 Reputation points
2025-08-06T03:16:21.0766667+00:00

Hello! Deeply frustrating issue. My work computer uses Microsoft Edge, which I do not enjoy for one glaring reason. Whenever I open a new tab, and type into the url bar to open a site, or search for a phrase, it will take time to load due to my work internet. I will return to my other tab in use, filling out data, and...gone. Tab A, opened to whatever site I was using, has been overridden with whatever search results I entered into tab B. What is the use of this feature and how can I get rid of it?

Microsoft Edge | Tabs, address bar, and search | Windows 10
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  1. Kimberly Olaño 19,625 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-08-06T03:56:51.2333333+00:00

    Hi Frankie, this is Kimberly, an independent advisor. I'm glad to assist you today.

    What you’re seeing is not a feature, it's likely a bug or misconfiguration.

    A rogue extension might be intercepting input or tabs.

    Go to edge://extensions

    Disable all extensions temporarily

    Restart Edge and see if the problem persists

    If it stops, re-enable one by one to find the culprit

    If none of the extensions are affecting it, disable Tab Grouping or Sleeping.

    Go to edge://settings/system

    Disable:

    "Save resources with sleeping tabs"

    Then go to edge://flags

    Search for "Tab groups", "Tab hover cards", or anything with "tab override"

    Set them to "Disabled"

    Should you have more questions, please let me know.

    Best regards,

    Kimberly

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