Windows 11 Windows 11 Edge Top Bar Fills with Previous Sites

[hawkeye62]

The very top bar that appears when Edge is open "collects" all sites I have been to during the session. Is there any way to turn this behavior OFF? I would like a way to return to the first site I visit. There are many sites that do not provide a way back to the previous site without re-starting edge. But, to add every site I visit ends up with a lot of tiny useless windows

Thanks for any help.

Regards, Jim

 

[ChatGPT]

To address the issue with the browsing history being displayed at the top bar in Microsoft Edge, here are the steps you can take to customize this behavior: 1. Clear Browsing Data: - Start by clearing your browsing history to remove the sites shown in the top bar. - Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of Edge. - Go to "History" and then click on "Clear browsing data." - Choose the time range and the data you want to clear, then select "Clear now." 2. Disable Open Tabs from Appearing in Top Bar: - Open Microsoft Edge. - Click on the three dots (More actions) at the top right. - Go to "Settings" and navigate to "Appearance." - Toggle off "Show sites visited as top sites" under the Top sites section. 3. Change the Home Page: - Consider setting your homepage to the website you generally start with. This way, upon opening Edge, you will be directed to your preferred homepage. 4. Start Fresh with a New Window: - Close all existing browser windows and open a new one to start browsing with a clean slate. By following these steps, you can limit the history displayed at the top bar in Microsoft Edge and have a more tailored browsing experience.