Microsoft's upcoming Edge feature could transform web browsing for millions of people

Microsoft Edge will soon offer in-browser prompts helping users quickly deal with website compatibility issues.

It's not been a great week to talk about positive browser news. Recently we covered a rather concerning report on how Edge could very easily expose your saved passwords, and more shockingly, Microsoft seemingly says that it's by design.

And that's not the only browser-related woe we wrote about as later Google Chrome was found downloading large 4GB AI models quietly in the background without the user being aware. While Microsoft does not do so currently, it also has the same setting (there is an official Registry mod available on Windows 11 to defy that).

However with us entering the weekend, it seems there's finally some positive news. Microsoft has confirmed that it is preparing a new Edge feature aimed at simplifying website troubleshooting by helping users resolve compatibility issues directly from the browser interface.

According to a new feature update on its Microsoft 365 (M365) roadmap with the title “Improved website compatibility with site troubleshooting controls,” the upcoming enhancement will provide users with contextual prompts when a website may not be functioning properly or as intended. Rather than requiring users to manually search through browser settings, Edge will show relevant troubleshooting options automatically within the browsing experience.

Essentially it will guide users toward settings that may be affecting website performance or functionality. This will include suggestions related to tracking prevention controls, such as when Edge’s Strict tracking prevention mode could be interfering with site behavior. Users may also be directed to review site-specific permissions and configurations that could lead to compatibility issues.

Microsoft explains: "Microsoft Edge is introducing improvements to help users quickly resolve website issues directly from the browser. When a site is not functioning as expected, users may be guided to relevant troubleshooting options such as adjusting tracking prevention settings like Strict mode, and reviewing site-specific configurations. This experience surfaces relevant actions in-context to help users restore site functionality without navigating deep into settings."

The new addition certainly sounds rather fascinating and it can indeed be very useful for folks who are not tech-savvy, this isn't for the crowd who, let's say, read Neowin daily, but the millions of people who browse the web but probably have no idea of knowing how to fix things as they are unlikely to be familiar with advanced browser settings.

Microsoft says that it is expecting the rollout to start next month (June 2026), though bear in mind that things on the M365 roadmap do often get delayed. You can find the entry here under ID 561486 on Microsoft's official website.

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Posted Saturday 9 May 2026 at 7:20 am AEST (my time).

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