Microsoft have developed a new feature called Startup boost to improve Edge browser launch time. This feature runs a set of core Microsoft Edge processes in the background, so Microsoft Edge is quickly available when you need it. When startup boost is enabled startup times improve ranging from 29% to 41%. In this post, we will show you how to enable Startup Boost in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10.

According to Microsoft;

Startup boost works by keeping a few Microsoft Edge processes running when the browser is not visible. This allows Microsoft Edge to start more quickly when, for example, you click the Microsoft Edge icon, a hyperlink from another application, or search from the search box in the Task Bar.

Startup boost was first released in Stable channel 88.0.705.53 on Windows devices.

Enable Startup Boost in Microsoft Edge

To enable Startup boost in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10, do the following:

Note: You must be running Edge version 88.0.705.53 or newer.

• Type the address below into the Edge browser address bar and hit Enter.

edge://settings/system

OR

You could launch Edge browser, click on the ellipsis (3 horizontal dots) > Settings > System.

• Toggle the Startup Boost button to On.

If you do not see this option and you’re running the required version of Edge for the feature, you can enable it via the registry.

Enable Startup Boost in Microsoft Edge via Registry Editor

Do the following:

Since this is a registry operation, so it is recommended that you back up the registry or create a system restore point as necessary precautionary measures. Once done, you can proceed as follows:

• Press Windows key + R to invoke the Run dialog.
• In the Run dialog box, type regedit and hit Enter to open Registry Editor.
• Navigate or jump to the registry key path below:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge

• At the location, right-click on the blank space on the right pane and then select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
• Rename the value name as StartupBoostEnabled and hit Enter.
• Double-click on the new value to edit its properties.
• Input 1 in the Value data box.
• Click OK to save the change.
• Exit Registry Editor.

System restart is not required. Just exit and relaunch Edge for the changes to take effect.

That’s it!