How to Turn On or Off Page Prediction in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10


Microsoft Edge is a new web browser that is available across the Windows 10 device family. It is designed for Windows 10 to be faster, safer, and compatible with the modern Web.

You can use page prediction in Microsoft Edge to improve reading, speed of browsing, and make your overall experience better. With page prediction, Microsoft Edge can predict where you will go next and load that page ahead of time, making navigation nearly instantaneous. The predictions are done using Microsoft's understanding of browsing patterns, user browsing habits, and common cues in Web pages, like “next” links and pagination. Bing’s extensive knowledge of the Web and data mining help make these predictions laser sharp.

When you turn on page prediction, your browsing data will be sent anonymously to Microsoft to help improve how page prediction works.

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off page prediction in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10.


 CONTENTS:

  • Option One: Turn On or Off Microsoft Edge Page Prediction in Microsoft Edge Settings
  • Option Two: Turn On or Off Microsoft Edge Page Prediction using a REG file





OPTION ONE

Turn On or Off Microsoft Edge Page Prediction in Microsoft Edge Settings


1. Open the Microsoft Edge app.

2. Click/tap on the Settings and more (Alt+X) button at the top right corner, and click/tap on Settings. (see screenshot below)

Turn On or Off Page Prediction in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10-microsoft_edge_settings.jpg

3. Click/tap on Privacy & security on the left side, turn on (default) or off Use page prediction for what you want under Privacy on the right side. (see screenshot below)

Turn On or Off Page Prediction in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10-microsoft_edge_page_prediction.jpg






OPTION TWO

Turn On or Off Microsoft Edge Page Prediction using a REG file



The downloadable .reg files below make changes to the DWORD value in the registry key below.

Code:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\MicrosoftEdge\FlipAhead
FPEnabled DWORD

0 = off
1 = on


1. Do step 2 (on) or step 3 (off) below for what you would like to do.


 2. To Turn On Page Prediction in Microsoft Edge

This is the default setting.

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

Turn_On_Microsoft_Edge_page_prediction.reg

Download


 3. To Turn Off Page Prediction in Microsoft Edge

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

Turn_Off_Microsoft_Edge_page_prediction.reg

Download


4. Save the .reg file to your desktop.

5. Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

6. When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

7. If Microsoft Edge is currently open, then close and reopen Microsoft Edge to apply.

8. You can now delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.


That's it,
Shawn


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