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Remove or block notifications in Edge settings. In Edge, go to Settings and more in the upper right corner of your browser window. Select Settings > Cookies and site permissions and select Notifications. Under Allow, you will find a list of websites that are currently sending you notifications.
Sometimes you may encounter a block when trying to sign. We understand this can be frustrating and disruptive, but here are some of the reasons behind blocks, and guidance on how to overcome them. Unusual activity. You may be blocked due to unusual activity.
Your e-mail address can then be sold to a spammer. You can unblock external content for messages that come from sources that you trust. For details, see Block or unblock automatic picture downloads in email messages.
We may have blocked your sign-in if you're using a new device, if you installed a new app, or if you're traveling or in any new location. This security measure helps keep your account safe in case someone else gets your account information and tries to sign in as you.
You can open an InPrivate window in different ways: Select and hold (right-click) the Microsoft Edge logo in the taskbar and select New InPrivate window. In Microsoft Edge, select and hold (right-click) a link and select Open link in InPrivate window. In Microsoft Edge, select Settings and more > New InPrivate window.
Use Virus & threat protection settings when you want to customize your level of protection, send sample files to Microsoft, exclude trusted files and folders from repeated scanning, or temporarily turn off your protection.
The new Microsoft Edge is designed to detect and block potentially harmful trackers—trackers we detect as cryptomining or fingerprinting. We let you decide what trackers to block. For more on tracker prevention and how to use it, select any topic, and it will open to present more information:
Recover your account. If you know your username but it's not recognised anymore, read My username has stopped working. If you see an error that says "We couldn't find an account with that username" or "account doesn't exist" use the Sign-in Helper tool.
The Microsoft Edge feature that blocks pop-ups is effective in preventing websites from automatically opening a new window or tab, or a partial window on top of your current web page. This feature is turned on by default.
How to help keep your Microsoft account safe and secure. Microsoft account Microsoft account dashboard. These tips can help keep your Microsoft account safe, make it easier to recover if it's compromised, and strengthen it against attacks.