Opening these pages when browsing InPrivate will open them in a normal browsing window. Webpages such as edge://settings, edge://favorites, and edge://history can’t be viewed in an InPrivate window. To stop inking and typing data from being collected by Microsoft while using the Windows IME keyboard in InPrivate and normal browsing windows, go to Windows Settings > Privacy & security > Inking & typing personalization. When using the Windows IME keyboard for typing and inking, data may be collected to improve language recognition and suggestion capabilities. Microsoft Edge can’t prevent extensions from saving your browsing history while browsing InPrivate. Your general location data is cleared from the browser when you close all InPrivate windows. Your location may be approximated using technologies like Bluetooth, WiFi, cellular modem, and IP address, or via the Windows location service if you have enabled location settings on your Windows device. Microsoft services may approximate your general area to provide relevant experiences like weather and news. In the address bar, if Microsoft Bing is the default search engine. Saves your favorites and downloaded files, so you can access them next time you use Microsoft Edge.Īllows you to access favorites, passwords, and form fill data from the profile used to open the InPrivate window.Īllows extensions you've given permission to run while browsing InPrivate.Īutomatically uses InPrivate search with Microsoft Bing:įor searches in the InPrivate landing page search bar. What does Microsoft Edge do with your data while InPrivate? InPrivate browsing:Ĭlears browsing history, download history, cookies and other site data, cached images and files, passwords, autofill form data, site permissions and hosted app data when you close all InPrivate windows. Other people using this device won’t see your browsing activity, but your school, workplace, and internet service provider might still be able to access this data. In Microsoft Edge, select Settings and more > New InPrivate window. In Microsoft Edge, select and hold (right-click) a link and select Open link in InPrivate window. Select and hold (right-click) the Microsoft Edge logo in the taskbar and select New InPrivate window.

You can open an InPrivate window in different ways: The new Microsoft Edge will delete your browsing history, cookies, and site data, as well as passwords, addresses, and form data when you close all InPrivate windows. Microsoft Edge Windows 11 Microsoft account dashboard More.

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