How to Reset Microsoft Edge to Default in Windows 10

   Information

Microsoft Edge is a new web browser that will be available across the Windows 10 device family. It is fast, compatible, and built for the modern Web.

This tutorial will show you how to completely reset Microsoft Edge to default for only your account in Windows 10.

   Tip

What to do if Microsoft Edge isn't working - Microsoft Support

   Warning

When you reset Microsoft Edge, it will also delete all of your favorites in Microsoft Edge.

If wanted, you should back up your favorites in Microsoft Edge first.

EXAMPLE: Microsoft Edge Welcome Page




Here's How:

1. Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .zip file below.

Reset_Microsoft_Edge.zip

Download

2. Save the .zip file to your desktop.

3. Unblock the .zip file.

4. Open the .zip file, and extract (drag and drop) the Reset_Microsoft_Edge.ps1 file to your desktop.

5. Close all instances of Microsoft Edge.

6. Right click or press and hold on the Reset_Microsoft_Edge.ps1 file, and click/tap on Run with PowerShell. (see screenshot below)

   Note

For reference, this below is the contents of the Reset_Microsoft_Edge.ps1 file.

Code:

<#
   Created by: Shawn Brink
   Tutorial: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/25353-microsoft-edge-reset-default-windows-10-a.html
#>


remove-item $env:localappdata\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\* -recurse -Force 2>$null

Get-AppXPackage -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml" -Verbose}

7. You will now see PowerShell quickly open and close to run the commands.

8. When you open Microsoft Edge next, you will see that it has been reset to default.


That's it,
Shawn

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