Messenger not working in Windows 10 Edge

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clive100

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#265796 11-Feb-2020 15:32

The title says it all. Messenger often stops working in windows 10. At the same time it will work on Chrome. I have had this happen before & then days / weeks later come right again.

Anyone having the same problem or a cure ?

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#2416247 11-Feb-2020 15:37

Do you mean Facebook messenger and what browser does it stop working in?

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#2416251 11-Feb-2020 15:50

Linux:

Do you mean Facebook messenger and what browser does it stop working in?

Yes Facebook Messenger & Windows 10 Edge browser.

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#2416361 11-Feb-2020 18:29

If you are using old Edge then install the new version which is Chromium based: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge?

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#2416364 11-Feb-2020 18:42

Or just use Chrome. People actually use Edge?!

Lazy is such an ugly word, I prefer to call it selective participation

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#2416366 11-Feb-2020 18:47

I am using Edge Chromium full time at home and work now.

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#2416368 11-Feb-2020 18:57

Brumfondl:

If you are using old Edge then install the new version which is Chromium based: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge?

I assume it's the current standard version of Edge so I will try this. Thanks.

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#2416369 11-Feb-2020 18:57

There's been a massive swing of Chrome to Edge at work. I haven't seen such a swift uptake since the early days of Firefox!

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#2416374 11-Feb-2020 19:15

The new version Edge has sorted my problem. Personally I like Edge & only use Chrome when necessary.

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#2416375 11-Feb-2020 19:18

I only have the new Edge installed at home now. I would use it at work as well but it is not an option :/

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#2416483 11-Feb-2020 23:08

Why not use the Windows Messenger App?

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#2416490 11-Feb-2020 23:33

Gordy7:

Why not use the Windows Messenger App?

Because the OP uses/needs Facebook Messenger. Different apps, use cases.

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#2416492 12-Feb-2020 00:09

freitasm:

Gordy7:

Why not use the Windows Messenger App?

Because the OP uses/needs Facebook Messenger. Different apps, use cases.

I should have said Facebook Messenger, Windows App.

I guess the OP is talking about messenger.com using the Edge browser.

So there appears to be 3 ways to access messenger:

FB Chat

Windows App

messenger.com

and not counting Android access. I have a bit to learn :-)

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#2417425 13-Feb-2020 15:08

They've overhauled the Windows App for FB Messenger and it runs a lot better now.

I'm really liking CEdge and pleased to see it's taking off (although disappointment at seeing issues with start menu suggestions targeting searches for Firefox, let CEdge win on its own merits!)

Now I just need Sky Go to have an option for setting bandwidth/quality so it runs on the ComputeStick at home.