Therefore, this guide will take you through the causes of shared features on Microsoft Edge not working and how to enable it. Alternatively, you can read about how to fix Microsoft Edge not connecting to the internet on your device.

Why is the share feature not working on Edge?

The shared features function on the Microsoft Edge browser can malfunction due to the following reasons:

App bug – Bugs are viruses or malware in the programming code of a software application that can cause an app not to function as intended. Thus, an app bug on Microsoft Edge can affect the share function and impede its performance. Extension conflict – Installing third-party software apps that enhance the browser can affect the browser’s performance. Therefore, an incompatible extension software can affect the Microsoft Edge share features.

The reason listed above can cause the Microsoft Edge share function to malfunction, and it varies on different PCs.

What can I do if the share feature is not working on Edge?

Users should apply the following before trying advanced troubleshooting:

Close and reopen the Microsoft Edge browser. Restart your Windows device. Close all background running apps.

You can proceed with the following advanced troubleshooting if the error persists.

1. Add or remove the Share button on the Microsoft Edge toolbar

The process above will enable and disable the Share button on the Microsoft Edge toolbar.

2. Clear Microsoft Edge cache and cookies

Clearing the browser cache and cookies will troubleshoot all pre-stored data about a web page that can affect the browser’s performance. Check our guide about how to clear the computer cache in Windows 11 SPONSORED

3. Update the Microsoft Edge app

Updating the Windows Edge browser software will fix all bugs in the previous versions. Read about how to download & install Microsoft Edge Offline Installer for 32/64-bit computers.

4. Remove browser extensions

Removing the browser extensions will fix issues with Extensions causing the browser to malfunction. You can read step-by-step details to view browser extensions on Windows.

5. Disable Windows Firewall

Disabling the Windows Defender will troubleshoot Windows Defender interference with the Edge browser. Check our guide on how to disable windows defender if you encounter issues with it. You can also read how to fix Microsoft Edge not opening on your Windows device. Even more, check how to fix Microsoft Edge when it is slow on Windows devices. Do not hesitate to let us know which solution worked in the comments area below.

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