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The thread discusses issues related to Microsoft Edge and Mail running in the background on Windows 10 version 1803, causing pop-ups and interference with CCleaner. The original poster wants to prevent Edge and Mail from operating in the background, and a suggestion was provided to toggle background apps in the privacy settings. The user plans to try this solution to resolve the issues.
MikeHawthorne

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Hi

When I run CCleaner I always get the message, "Microsoft Edge needs to close to complete this process", as far as I know Microsoft Edge isn't open, I never use it.

While we are on the subject I have a similar problem with Mail, I don't use it but it keeps receiving my mail at least on one of my accounts and popping up messages.

I'd like to not have Edge in the background, and I'd like to stop Mail from working, I use Thunderbird.

I don't see anything that starts either of these in the Startup items but I assume there is someway to deactivate them.

Any help welcome.

Mike
 

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Neemobeer
Which build?

On 1803, and possibly older builds.

  1. [Windows key + i]
  2. Privacy
  3. 'Background Apps'
Either toggle on/off individual apps or toggle on/off the global switch
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Which build?

On 1803, and possibly older builds.

  1. [Windows key + i]
  2. Privacy
  3. 'Background Apps'
Either toggle on/off individual apps or toggle on/off the global switch
 

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MikeHawthorne

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Hi

I'm running version 1803.
I'll try your suggestion.

Mike
 

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