Tips and Tricks to Fix Smart Bookmarks Bar Error

The Microsoft Edge browser has Smart bookmarks bar that automatically creates a bookmark with a set of URLs. The Smart bookmarks bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
However, some users reported Smart bookmarks bar error in Microsoft Edge.
> Whenever I open Microsoft Edge, the Smart Bookmarks bar always appears. I > cannot get rid of it no matter what I do.

• A smart bookmarks bar error happens when trying to access bookmarks in Microsoft Edge.\n A third-party app is often responsible for this issue.

Disconnect and reconnect your external hard drive

1. Disconnect your external hard drive and reconnect it.
2. If the error is fixed, then be sure to disconnect and reconnect any external hard drives you have connected.
   
3. Disable Smart Bookmarks
   Press Windows Key + S and enter smart bookmarks. Press Enter or click OK.
4. Click Disable Smart Bookmarks.
5. Now, check if the problem is fixed.

Uninstall the third party antivirus

1. Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
2. Select the Apps option.
   
3. Select the Antivirus app and click Uninstall.
4. Restart your computer.
5. Reinstall the antivirus
   

Uninstall SmartBar

1. Press the Windows key + A to open the Apps menu, and select the SmartBar app.
   
2. Then, click Uninstall and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
3. Restart the computer.

Uninstall SmartBar from Command Prompt

1. Press Windows Key + X to open Power User menu and choose Command prompt (Admin) or PowerShell (Admin) from the list.
2. When Command prompt starts, enter the following command and press Enter:
   psexec.exe -i netsvcs
3. Now, enter the following command and press Enter:
   appwiz.cpl
4. Locate SmartBar on the list of installed programs and uninstall it.
   
5. Close Command prompt and restart your computer.

Update your Windows

1. Press Windows Key + I to open Settings.
2. In Settings, go to Update & Security section.
3. Now click Check for updates button.
4. If the update is available, update it.
   

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