If you’re having problems with Microsoft Edge, you might be able to fix all the issues by reinstalling the browser.
Please note that you might lose all favorites as well as your browsing history. It’s a good idea to backup or export Microsoft Edge browser favorites before reinstalling Microsoft Edge.
Step 1: Open Edge browser. Click the Hub icon (...) and then click Settings to open Settings pane.
Step 2: Under Import favorites and other info section, there is a button called Import from another browser. Click that Import from another browser button.
Step 3: Under Import or export a file section, click the Export to file button to open Save as dialog. If the Export to a file button is missing, it’s because you have not installed Windows 10 Creators Update.
Step 4: Enter a name for the HTML file containing favorites and select a location to save the file before clicking the Save button. By default, the Edge browser saves the HTML file with Microsoft_Edge_Favortes_date name in the Documents folder.
Reinstalling Microsoft Edge in Windows 10
Step 1: Close Microsoft Edge browser, if it’s running.
Step 2: Open up File Explorer, click View and then check Hidden items box to view all hidden folders. This is required as some folders like AppData are hidden by default.
Step 3: Navigate to the following location:
C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Packages
Replace “UserName” with your user name.
Step 4: Delete the folder named Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe. If it refuses to delete some files, click Skip.
Step 5: Restart your computer.
Step 6: Launch PowerShell as administrator. This can be done by typing PowerShell in Start menu or taskbar search box, right-clicking on PowerShell entry and then clicking Run as administrator option.
Step 7: Once PowerShell is launched, navigate to your user account’s directory by executing the following command.
Code:
cd C:\users\yourusername
Replace “yourusername” with your actual user name of your account.
Step 8: Copy and paste the following command into Powershell and then press Enter key.
Code:
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml” -Verbose}
That’s it! Restart your computer once again. You should now be able to launch and use the Edge browser without any issues.
Repair Microsoft Edge
The ability to repair Microsoft Edge browser is available in Fall Creators Update for Windows 10. The same feature doesn’t exist in Windows 10 Creators Update (v1703).
Here is how to repair Microsoft Edge browser in Windows 10.
Step 1: Open the Settings app. Navigate to Apps > Apps & features.
Step 2: Look for Microsoft Edge entry and click on the same. You should now see Advanced options link. Click on the link to open Storage usage and app reset page.
Step 3: Click the Repair button. The Repair option repairs Microsoft Edge browser without removing your data.
Reset Microsoft Edge
The ability to reset Microsoft Edge browser is available in Fall Creators Update for Windows 10. The same feature doesn’t exist in Windows 10 Creators Update (v1703).
Resetting Microsoft Edge browser will delete your browser history, cookies, and settings. Edge favorites (bookmarks) will not be removed.
Here is how to reset Microsoft Edge browser in Windows 10.
Step 1: Open the
Settings app. Navigate to
Apps > Apps & features.
Step 2: Look for
Microsoft Edge entry and click on the same. You should now see
Advanced options link. Click on the link to open Storage usage and app reset page.
Step 3: Here, click the
Reset button and then click the Reset button again when you see the confirmation flyout to reset Microsoft Edge.
In a few seconds, a check sign will appear next to the Reset button indicating that the reset is complete.