However, when you open Task Manager, you will be astonished by the Microsoft Edge high memory usage.
Even some users will encounter the high memory detected warning.
That means thehigh memory usageissue has affected the normal performance of your system.

Of course, other situations also hassle people a lot.
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Step 1: In your Microsoft Edge, choose the three-dot icon in the top right corner.

Step 2: Go toMore tools > web app task manager.
Step 3: press theMemorysection to make the list arrange processes in descending order.
Enable Efficiency Mode
Microsoft Edge allows users to enable Efficiency mode for optimized resource usage.
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This mode can make those inactive tabs stop consuming resources, preventing Microsoft Edge from using too much memory.
Step 1: In Edge, tap the three-dot icon and chooseSettings.
Step 2: In theSystem and performancetab, turn on the toggle next toEfficiency modeunderOptimize Performance.

What is the efficiency mode on Windows 11?
How to enable/disable efficiency mode in Task Manager on Windows 11?
This post provides a guide.
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Startup boost is designed to pre-load some core processes for a quicker loading time.
Step 1: In your Edge, go to theSystem and performancetab inSettings.
Step 2: UnderSystem, turn off the toggle next toStartup boostandUse hardware acceleration when available.

Step 3: cycle your web app to make those changes take effect.
Delete Unused Extensions
Too many extensions attached to your online window for running will undermine the overall performance.
Therefore, you’re free to choose to delete some unused ones.
Step 1: Go to this location edge://extensions/in Edge and you could see your installed extensions here.
Step 2: Locate the unwanted one and clickRemoveto uninstall the extension.
To run Microsoft Security, it’s possible for you to do as follows.
Step 1: OpenSettingsby pressingWin + Iand scroll down to clickUpdate & Security.
The above methods can easily fix the issue.
Hope this article is useful for you.