In this guide, learn how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser in Windows 10.
Maybe Microsoft Edge is not working after Windows Update, maybe Edge browser is very slow or maybe you are unable to change Microsoft Edge’s homepage. Whatever the reason, in this post, we will see how to reset Microsoft Edge to its Default Settings to fix all common problems.
This tutorial will delete your browser history, cookies, and settings in Microsoft Edge, so we would recommend you try out the repair option first (won’t delete data) and then go for reset option only if the problem persists even after repairing it.
Read more: How to repair Edge browser in Windows 10
How To Reset Microsoft Edge In Windows 10
Method 1. Reset Microsoft Edge Via Settings In Windows 10
Step 1. First, close all instances of Microsoft Edge.
Step 2. Open Settings app. Go to Apps > Apps & features.
Step 3. Find Microsoft Edge entry.
Note: If you cannot see the Microsoft Edge entry in the apps list, it’s likely because you are not running Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
Step 4. Select Microsoft Edge entry and click on the Advanced options link. This will open Storage usage and app reset page for Edge.
Step 5. Now, click on the Reset button. If you see the confirmation flyout to reset Microsoft Edge, click on the Reset button again.
Step 6. In a few minutes, a check sign will occur next to the Reset button indicating that the reset is complete.
Step 7. Once it is done, Microsoft Edge has been reset to default.
Other Method: Reset Microsoft Edge To Default
To reset Microsoft Edge to default, follow these steps below:
Step 1. First, close Microsoft Edge browser, if it’s running.
Step 2. Click this link to download the .zip file. Save the .zip file to your desktop.
Step 3. Unblock the .zip file.
Step 4. Using Winrar or Winzip to extract the Reset_Microsoft_Edge.ps1 file of the .zip file.
Step 5. Right-click file Reset_Microsoft_Edge.ps1 and click Run with PowerShell.
Step 6. You will now see PowerShell quickly open and close to run the commands.
Step 7. Once it is done, Microsoft Edge has been reset to default.
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Hope something helps you.
Don’t forget to read our how to reinstall Microsoft Edge from Windows 10 guide.
