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How to Fix Msedge.exe Application Error on Windows 11

How to Fix Msedge.exe Application Error on Windows 11

Many Microsoft Edge users report experiencing errors related to Msedge.exe, particularly when launching Edge. Some are also unsure of what Msedge.exe is, and is it safe. This article will provide more information about Msedge.exe and how to fix errors such as Msedge.exe Application Error.

MSedge.exe Application Error

What is Msedge.exe?

Msedge.exe is a background process that is part of Microsoft Edge, Microsoft’s default browser for Windows. Many users notice Msedge.exe using a significant amount of CPU and RAM, but that is normal and is dependent on browser demand. Therefore, Msedge.exe is completely safe.

Nevertheless, you should know that malware may be disguised as Msedge.exe and be named Msedge.exe.exe to obfuscate its presence. The legitimate version of the file is located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application. Therefore, a similarly named executable or an executable with the same name located in a different location may indicate a malware infection.

To check whether Msedge.exe on your computer is safe, we recommend scanning it with Combo Cleaner.

Errors Related to Msedge.exe

Msedge.exe is vital to Microsoft Edge, so the browser won’t work if Msedge.exe is missing or corrupted. You may experience several errors/issues with Msedge.exe, as described below.

Msedge.exe – Application error. The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000005).

Msedge.exe not found. You will get a “Msedge.exe not found” error if the file is missing from its intended location or corrupted by damage to the file. If Msedge.exe is not running, you won’t be able to launch Edge.

You may also experience other problems with Msedge.exe due to an outdated Edge version, outdated Windows, software conflicts, etc.

We have compiled several proven ways to fix “Msedge.exe – Application error” and “Msedge.exe not found” errors.

Video Tutorial on How to Fix Msedge.exe Application Error

Table of Contents:

Method 1. Run the Deployment Image & Servicing Management (DISM) and System File Checker (SFC) Scans

You may get errors related to Msedge.exe due to a corrupted Msedge.exe or other system files. To repair corrupted and missing system files, run DISM and SFC commands.

The Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) is a command-line tool that repairs damaged/corrupted Windows images.

The System File Checker (SFC) is a utility that repairs and replaces corrupted Windows system files, including all types of DLL files. SFC verifies all system files and replaces corrupted or missing files with copies cached in %WinDir%\System32\dllcache.

1. Hold down Windows+R keys to open Run.

Type CMD in Run and hold down Ctrl+Shift+Enter keys to open Command Prompt as an administrator

2. Type CMD in Run and hold down Ctrl+Shift+Enter keys to open Command Prompt as an administrator.

Run DISM ScanHealth, RestoreHealth and SFC ScanNow commands

3. Type in DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth in the Command Prompt window and press Enter.

4. Type in DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and press Enter.

5. Lastly, type in SFC /ScanNow and press Enter.

6. Close the Command Prompt and restart your PC.

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Method 2. Repair the Microsoft Edge Installation

In addition to running DISM and SFC scans, you can repair your Microsoft Edge installation in the Windows Settings app.

Right-click the Start menu button and click Installed apps

1. Right-click the Start menu button and click Installed apps.

2. Scroll through the apps list and find Microsoft Edge.

Click the three-dot button next to Edge and select Modify

3. Click the three-dot button next to Edge and select Modify.

Click Repair

4. In the repair wizard window, click Repair. Wait for the repair to complete.

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Method 3. Configure Access Rights

Sometimes, you may get an error for Msedge.exe because Microsoft Edge doesn’t have the right access permissions. To resolve the permissions-related issue, follow the instructions below.

Right-click the Microsoft Edge shortcut and click Properties

1. Right-click the Microsoft Edge shortcut and click Properties.

Select the Security tab and click Advanced

2. Select the Security tab and click Advanced.

Click Change

3. Click Change to change the owner.

Click Advanced

4. Click Advanced.

Click Find Now, select your admin account and click OK

5. Click Find Now.

6. Select your administrator account and click OK.

Click OK

7. Click OK.

Click Apply

8. Click Apply.

Click OK in the Windows Security prompt

9. Click OK in the Windows Security prompt.

Click OK in the Advanced Security Settings for Microsoft Edge

10. Click OK in the Advanced Security Settings for Microsoft Edge.

Click Edit

11. Click Edit.

select your administrator account and mark the Allow checkbox next to Full Control

12. In the Permissions window, select your administrator account.

13. In the Permissions for Administrators section, mark the Allow checkbox next to Full Control.

14. Click Apply and click OK.

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Method 4. Update Using Windows 11 Installation Assistant

Windows 11 Installation Assistant is designed to install the latest updates you miss or choose not to install. The Installation Assistant ensures that you have the latest Windows 11 version on your computer.

Open your web browser and go to the Windows 11 Installation Assistant webpage

1. Open your web browser and go to the Windows 11 Installation Assistant webpage.

Click Download Now

2. Under Windows 11 Installation Assistant, click Download Now.

3. Run Windows11InstallationAssistant.exe once it’s downloaded.

Click Get PC Health Check app

4. Click Get PC Health Check app.

5. Run WindowsPCHealthCheckSetup.msi once it's downloaded.

Accept the license agreement and click Install

6. Accept the license agreement and click Install.

Click Finish

7. Click Finish.

Click Check now

8. Click Check now.

Click Refresh

9. Go back to the Windows 11 Installation Assistant and click Refresh.

Click Accept and Install

10. Click Accept and Install. Wait for the Windows 11 installation to complete. The installation will take a while.

Click Restart now

11. Click Restart now once the installation is complete.

Click Close

12. Click Close. Your PC will restart automatically and finish installing updates and setting up Windows.

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Rimvydas Iliavicius

Rimvydas is a researcher with over four years of experience in the cybersecurity industry. He attended Kaunas University of Technology and graduated with a Master's degree in Translation and Localization of Technical texts. His interests in computers and technology led him to become a versatile author in the IT industry. At PCrisk, he's responsible for writing in-depth how-to articles for Microsoft Windows. Contact Rimvydas Iliavicius.

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