MSEdgeRedirect is a Windows utility that redirects Microsoft Edge operations to your default browser instead.
The tool solves the problem of Microsoft Edge intercepting system requests for news, search, widgets, weather, and other functionality. Rather than hooking into the microsoft-edge: URI handler, which could break with future Edge updates, MSEdgeRedirect filters and passes Edge's command-line arguments directly to your default browser. It operates in set-and-forget mode without requiring manual default app configuration. An Image File Execution Options mode is also available for alternative operation similar to older approaches.
The tool suits Windows users who prefer their default browser for all browsing tasks and want to prevent Edge from handling system-initiated requests. The README acknowledges the project is still in beta with expected changes and performance improvements ahead. For users seeking simpler solutions, the README recommends alternatives: a lightweight command-line tool for basic Edge redirection, or a separate tool focused solely on disabling web search functionality.
Almost all open issues are raised by outside users rather than the core team, indicating a substantial base of real-world adopters. Maintainers typically respond to new issues and pull requests within a day. Work in the issue tracker is dominated by bug reports, enhancement requests, and cases awaiting reporter feedback.
