Lotsa Edge instances!


pikeman

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I noticed recently while in Task Manager that Edge had 32 sessions running. What the hell? I have 32gig of memory but this is nuts. I had only two tabs active at the time.
Why is this happening?
 
Windows Build/Version
24H2

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  • OS
    Win 11 Pro 64 version 23H2
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    PC/Desktop
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    Homebuilt
    CPU
    Ryzen 5 7600
    Motherboard
    Aorus ProX X670e
    Memory
    32 gig GSkill F5-6000
    Graphics Card(s)
    Power Color RX6650XT
    Sound Card
    RealTek
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    Asus VX248
    Screen Resolution
    1080x1280
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    Crucial M2 1T
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    MS
That's correct. It is by design. Microsoft Edge appears as multiple processes in the Task Manager because of its multi-process architecture, where each tab, extension, and utility runs in its own separate process for improved stability and security

Leo explains it well here. Why Does Edge Have So Many Processes?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.8457
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink Mini PC SER5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial nvme
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.8457
What a great link. I never expected this, but it makes sense.
Thanks!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 11 Pro 64 version 23H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Homebuilt
    CPU
    Ryzen 5 7600
    Motherboard
    Aorus ProX X670e
    Memory
    32 gig GSkill F5-6000
    Graphics Card(s)
    Power Color RX6650XT
    Sound Card
    RealTek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus VX248
    Screen Resolution
    1080x1280
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M2 1T
    PSU
    Corsair RM750x
    Case
    Corsair RAID
    Cooling
    Corsair AIO 240
    Keyboard
    NPET
    Mouse
    Logitech wired
    Internet Speed
    Fiber
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    MS
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