Any similar file found anywhere else is probably a potentially dangerous file mimicking the actual msedge.exe file/process. The legitimate msedge.exe files are located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\. These files are often responsible for strange behaviors in your computer, including issues like the pop up in Windows. However, certain Trojan Horses and Spyware threats disguise their processes as msedge.exe or files with a similar name, allowing them to remain undetected for a long period of time (they can sometimes go unspotted forever).
If you do not know already, ‘msedge.exe’ is a safe and harmless executable file for Microsoft Edge.
Right-click the Microsoft (folder) key, select New, and click on Key.Recently, several users reported that Microsoft Defender Antivirus displays a security alert asking if you wish to “” to have access to use all features on private/public networks on their computers, which looks quite suspicious. Browse the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft Quick tip: On Windows 10, you can now copy and paste the path in the Registry's address bar to quickly jump to the key destination. Search for regedit and click the top result to open the Registry. To prevent Microsoft Edge resources from launching at startup, use these steps: It's recommended to make a full backup of your PC before proceeding. Warning: This is a friendly reminder that editing the Registry is risky, and it can cause irreversible damage to your installation if you don't do it correctly. If you don't have access to the Local Group Policy Editor, you can still disable Microsoft Edge from preloading on startup by modifying the Registry. How to disable preloading Microsoft Edge at startup using Registry 
In the case you change your mind, you can roll back the previous settings using the same instructions, but on step No. Once you complete the steps, the browser will no longer pre-load processes freeing up resources for more important apps and services, or another browser.
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