Restarting Edge browser in safe mode

Executing the Edge Command Line Startup

In the elevated Command Prompt window, you can start Edge with a specific URL using the following command format:

start microsoft-edge:http://www.example.com

Replace “www.example.com” with your preferred starting page. This command launches Edge directly to the specified URL, bypassing the session recovery mechanism. The “microsoft-edge:” protocol handler tells Windows to open the URL specifically in Edge, regardless of your default browser settings.

For example, to start Edge with a search engine as the initial page, you might use:

start microsoft-edge:http://www.google.com

This method is particularly useful when you need Edge to start with a known-safe webpage, avoiding any problematic sites from previous sessions. The command-line approach also allows for scripting and automation, making it valuable for IT administrators managing multiple systems or users who frequently need to start Edge in a clean state.