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How Do I Change the Internet Options in Edge?

Published in Microsoft Edge 3 mins read

You can change internet options within Microsoft Edge primarily through the settings menu and, to a lesser extent, via legacy Internet Explorer settings. Here's how:

Accessing Edge Settings

  1. Open Microsoft Edge: Launch the Edge browser.
  2. Access the Settings Menu: Click the three horizontal dots (Settings and more) in the upper-right corner of the Edge window.
  3. Select Settings: In the dropdown menu, click on "Settings."

Navigating Relevant Settings

Within the Settings menu, you can adjust various aspects of your browsing experience which might be considered "internet options":

  • Privacy, search, and services: Manage tracking prevention, browsing data, search engine settings, and address bar behavior.
  • Cookies and site permissions: Customize how cookies are handled, control site-specific permissions (like location access or microphone use), and manage data storage.
  • System and performance: Adjust settings related to startup boost, sleeping tabs, and proxy settings. (See below for proxy details)
  • Downloads: Change download location.

Legacy Internet Options (for advanced configurations)

While most settings are directly accessible in Edge, some advanced networking configurations might still rely on the legacy Internet Options panel.

  1. Open the Control Panel: Search for "Control Panel" in Windows search and open it.
  2. Network and Internet: Click on "Network and Internet."
  3. Internet Options: Click on "Internet Options." (Note: This opens the legacy Internet Options dialogue, not the Edge settings.)

In the Internet Options window you can set:

*   *General*
*   *Security*
*   *Privacy*
*   *Content*
*   *Connections*
*   *Programs*
*   *Advanced*

Proxy Settings

Proxy settings are a common "internet option" request. You can configure these in a couple of ways:

  1. Through Edge Settings: Navigate to Settings > System and performance > Open your computer’s proxy settings. This will redirect you to the Windows settings for proxy configuration.
  2. Through Legacy Internet Options: In the "Internet Options" control panel (see above), go to the "Connections" tab, and then click "LAN settings".

Summary

Adjusting internet options in Edge primarily involves navigating the Settings menu within the browser. Some less common or more technical options may still be accessed through the legacy Internet Options control panel in Windows. Be aware that changes in the legacy Internet Options can affect other applications that rely on the system's internet settings.

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