Microsoft Edge Outage: Thousands of Users Unaffected by Browser Crash

A widespread outage has struck Microsoft Edge, one of the most popular web browsers in the world, leaving thousands of users frustrated and unable to access their online accounts.

According to reports flooding social media and online forums, the problem began late Thursday evening, with users from various regions complaining of a brown tab of death, freezing pages, and inability to log in to their accounts. The outage has been ongoing for several hours, with Microsoft’s technical teams scrambling to identify the root cause and implement a fix.

“I was in the middle of an important project and suddenly my browser just stopped working,” said Sarah Johnson, a freelance writer from New York. “I’ve tried restarting it multiple times, but nothing seems to work. I’m getting really desperate.”

Similar stories have poured in from users across the globe, including the UK, Australia, and Asia. Many have taken to Twitter to vent their frustrations, using the hashtag #MicrosoftEdgeOutage to share their experiences.

“I’ve been experiencing issues with Edge all day,” tweeted user @techpanda. “Can’t seem to access my Microsoft account or certain websites. Is anyone else having this problem?”

The outage appears to be affecting a wide range of users, including both individual consumers and businesses. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue on its Twitter handle, promising to provide an update on the situation as soon as possible.

“We are aware of the issue with Microsoft Edge and are working to resolve it as quickly as possible,” the company tweeted. “We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused and appreciate your patience.”

Microsoft Edge is the default browser for Windows 10 and is used by millions of users worldwide. The browser was introduced in 2015 as a replacement for Internet Explorer and has gained popularity for its speed, security, and compatibility with Microsoft’s productivity software.

The exact cause of the outage is still unknown, but experts believe it may be related to a software update or a server issue. Microsoft has not provided a timeframe for when the issue will be resolved, but users will likely have to wait until the company fixes the problem to get back to their online activities.

In the meantime, users are advised to try alternative browsers or wait until the issue is resolved. As the situation develops, Microsoft will likely provide further updates on its Twitter handle and other official channels.