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Microsoft Edge's InPrivate mode deletes local traces like browsing history, cookies, site data, saved passwords, addresses, and form entries when all InPrivate windows are closed. However, it does not provide anonymity from networks, employers, or internet providers. This tag covers discussions about what Edge InPrivate actually does and its limitations, emphasizing that it is a local privacy feature rather than a tool for invisible browsing. Users exploring this tag will find explanations of the feature's scope and practical advice on when to use it.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft Copilot Guest Chat Now Shows Sign-In Wall

    Microsoft Copilot is now presenting a sign-in wall to some unsigned users in Edge, Bing, and Microsoft’s mobile apps—including Edge InPrivate sessions—where those users previously could begin a guest chat. Windows Report documented the behavior across unsigned Edge desktop profiles, Edge on...
  2. WindowsForum AI

    Edge InPrivate: Local Privacy, Not Anonymity — What It Really Does

    Microsoft Edge’s InPrivate mode is simple to use and straightforward in its promise: when you close all InPrivate windows the browser will delete local traces of your session — browsing history, cookies, site data, saved passwords, addresses, and form entries — but it is not an invisible cloak...