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5 Ways to Enable Edge Incognito Mode if it’s Greyed Out
Get back into the shadows and reclaim your privacy
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Published onNovember 4, 2024
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Your Microsoft Edge browser may fail you when you want to switch to incognito mode and find it greyed out.
For the most part, it could be an outdated browser version, your school/work hasdisabled the incognito modeor some parental controls have been enforced. Similarly, some features like the incognito mode may be missing if you’re using a cracked version of the Edge browser.
How can I enable the incognito mode in Edge if it’s greyed out?
1. Disable parental controls
Remember that disabling parental controls also clears all other restrictions so if you’re sharing your PC with users whose browsing activity needs to be monitored, they will be erased.
2. Enable Incognito mode
2.1 By using the Group Policy Editor
If you don’t have access to these settings, contact your IT department and request them to lift the restrictions so that you can browse privately on your Edge browser.
2.2 By using the Registry Editor
3. Repair Microsoft Edge
4. Reset Microsoft Edge
5. Reinstall Microsoft Edge
Elsewhere, you may also find thatChrome’s incognito mode is greyedout so feel free to check out our article on how to get it back.
Once you land in the private browsing mode, you can alsoenable Edge extensions in InPrivate modeand enjoy their functionality without being tracked. And if you’re enjoying browsing privately, you can tweak your settings toalways start Edge in incognito mode.
Feel free to exploreother browsers’ private modesand compare their features. This way, you can get the most out of your private browsing session.
That’s all we had for this article but if you have any additional thoughts or comments, let us know in the comment section below.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
