Reset Microsoft Edge browser To Default Settings in Windows 10

Resetting Microsoft Edge to its default settings can help resolve various issues, such as slow performance, unwanted toolbars, or other problems caused by extensions or misconfigured settings. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to reset Microsoft Edge to its default settings in Windows 10.

1. Open Microsoft Edge

• Action:
  • Click the Start button or press Windows + S to open the search bar.
  • Type Microsoft Edge and select the app from the search results.

2. Access Edge Settings

• Action:
  1. Click on the three horizontal dots (menu button) located in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
  2. From the drop-down menu, select Settings.

3. Navigate to Reset Settings

• Action:
  1. In the Settings menu, click on Reset settings in the left-hand sidebar.
  2. Click on Restore settings to their default values.

4. Confirm the Reset

• Action:
  1. A confirmation dialog will appear explaining what will be reset. This includes restoring default search engines, disabling extensions, clearing temporary data, and resetting home page and startup settings.
  2. Click the Reset button to confirm and start the process.

5. Wait for the Reset to Complete

• Action:
  • Microsoft Edge will reset to its default settings. This process should only take a few moments. Once completed, Edge will automatically restart with default settings.

6. Optional: Clear Browsing Data

If you want to completely clear all browsing data in addition to resetting settings, follow these additional steps:

• Action:
  1. In the Settings menu, click on Privacy, search, and services.
  2. Scroll down to the Clear browsing data section.
  3. Click Choose what to clear.
  4. Select the data types you want to clear, such as Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, and Cached images and files.
  5. Click Clear now to remove the selected data.

7. Restart Edge (If Necessary)

• Action:
  • Although Edge should restart automatically, if you notice any issues, you can manually close and reopen the browser.

Resetting Microsoft Edge to its default settings can resolve many common issues by reverting the browser to its original state. This includes removing problematic extensions, resetting homepage and startup settings, and clearing temporary data. If you continue to experience issues after the reset, consider updating Edge to the latest version or reinstalling the browser for a fresh start.