RESULT_CODE_KILLED_BAD_MESSAGE Error Code on Microsoft Edge [Fixed]
Update the browser and clear the cached data
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Have you encountered the RESULT_CODE_KILLED_BAD_MESSAGE error code on Microsoft Edge? Many users report getting the error while opening web links and files after a system update.
It could be due to corrupted browser data, software conflicts (such as antivirus interference), an outdated Edge browser, or a generic browser bug.
Let’s see how to fix this one.
How do I fix the RESULT_CODE_KILLED_BAD_MESSAGE error?
1. Clear browser cache and cookies
- Launch Edge on your PC. Click on the three horizontal dots on the right to open its menu and choose Settings.
- Go to Privacy, search, and services and click Choose what to clear under the Clear browsing data section.
- Check the boxes next to Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files and select a time range – preferably All time. Confirm by clicking on Clear now.
Sometimes, cookies and cache data get damaged, which causes conflicts and leads to results_code_killed_bad_message errors.
Keep in mind that deleting them means you’ll have to re-log into all your accounts. So, backup your information beforehand to avoid losing it.
2. Disable Edge extensions
- Launch the Edge browser. Paste the following into the search box and click Enter:
edge://extensions/
- Disable each extension by toggling off the switch next to it.
- Restart your browser to check if this resolves the issue.
Browser extensions enhance your Edge experience, though they’re also notoriously infamous for causing a number of issues. They frequently become corrupted, leading to similar errors.
3. Update Microsoft Edge
- Open Edge on your computer. Click on the three-dot menu and go to Settings.
- Choose About Microsoft Edge from the left-hand side. The browser will automatically check for updates and display your version. If the updating process is interrupted, you may have to help it by either clicking a blue Restart button to finish it or downloading the files manually.
- Restart the browser.
Generally, browsers are automatically updated – Microsoft releases updates regularly to ensure the browser is running properly. Occasionally, something interrupts the process, so you’ll have to update Edge manually.
4. Reset Microsoft Edge
- Launch the app on your computer. To open its Settings, click the three dots on the right and choose it from the drop-down menu.
- Navigate to the Reset settings option. Choose Reset settings to their default values.
- Click on the Reset button to confirm.
You can also try uninstalling Microsoft Edge and downloading it from its official website.
Hopefully, these worked for you, and now you know how to fix your RESULT_CODE_KILLED_BAD_MESSAGE error code on Microsoft Edge.
When nothing works, switch to an alternative browser.
If you need further assistance, don’t hesitate to use the comment section below.
