Microsoft Edge is your new modern web browser on Windows 10 that replaces Internet Explorer, but even though, it’s certainly functional like any other major browser, Edge also has problems.
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Usually, users would complain about Microsoft Edge freezing or crashing, or very slow performance while surfing the internet, and sometimes it will not open at all.
Although Windows 10 has included an option to reset apps when they’re not working or syncing, users needed to resource to complex workarounds to reset and fix Microsoft Edge.
However, starting with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, Microsoft Edge appears listed as an app installed in the Settings app, and while you won’t be able to uninstall it, the browser now includes two options: one to repair without affecting your data, and a reset option that will delete all your browser data and then reset the application.
In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to quickly fix any problems with Microsoft Edge, including crashes, freezes, syncing, or if it’s not opening at all on Windows 10.
How to repair Microsoft Edge on Windows 10
Open Settings.
Click on Apps.
Click on Apps & features.
Select Microsoft Edge from the list.
Click on the Advanced options link.
Click the Repair button to try and fix Microsoft Edge if it’s not working correctly without affecting your browser data.
Once you completed the steps, open Microsoft Edge and it should now work as expected and all without using complex commands or complicated workarounds.
How to reset Microsoft Edge on Windows 10
Open Settings.
Click on Apps.
Click on Apps & features.
Select Microsoft Edge from the list.
Click on the Advanced options link.
Click the Reset button. This process will delete your history, cookies, settings, and the application will reset. However, your favorites will be kept.
Once reset is complete, Microsoft Edge should start working again as if it was the first time.
How to reinstall Microsoft Edge on Windows 10
In the rare case that you can’t find Microsoft Edge after a reset, use these steps to reinstall the browser:
Open Start.
Search for Windows PowerShell, right-click the result, and select Run as administrator.
Copy and paste, or type the following command and press Enter:
After completing the steps, Microsoft Edge will reinstall again on your computer.
If you can’t find the options to repair or reset the browser, it’s probably because you’re not running the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. This feature is available starting with Windows 10 build 16215 and later.
If you’ve recently upgraded to Windows 10 Creators Update, and found that your Microsoft Edge browser not working properly, you’re not alone. Many Windows users are reporting it. The good news is, you can easily fix it by yourself. Here are 4 fixes for you to try.
Note that you may not need to try them all. Just work your way down the list until you find the one works for you.
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Step 1: Clean Boot Your PC
If it’s the first time you had a problem with your Edge browser, one of the first things you should do is to restart your PC, better yet, do a clean boot. It allows you to run your PC with only a minimal set of drivers and programs:
1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time, type msconfig and press Enter.
2) Go to Services tab, check the box for Hide all Microsoft services. Click the Disable all button.
3) Go to Startup tab and click Open Task Manager.
4) Select each item on the list and click Disable.
5) Close your Task Manager and restart your computer.
6) If Edge still opens and closes unexpectedly in a few seconds, move on to see if the steps below help.
Step 2: Reinstall through PowerShell
If your Edge browser isn’t installed correctly, not working or opening problem like this could happen. To fix it, you can reinstall Microsoft Edge:
1) On your keyboard, press the Windows key and S at the same time, then type powershell. Right-click Windows PowerShell and select Run as administrator.
When prompted with the administrator permission, click Yes to continue.
2) In the PowerShell window, copy and paste in the following command:
3) You will see a Deployment Operation Progress pop up. Wait for the process to finish. Then try your Edge again.
Step 3: Use Group Policy Editor
1) On your keyboard, press the Windows key and S at the same time, type group policy and click Edit group policy.
2) On the left side of the pane, go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components. Under Windows Components category, click App package Deployment.
3) On the right side of the pane, double-click Allow deployment operations in special profiles.
4) Click Enabled. Click Apply and OK.
Step 4: Reinstall Windows 10
If you’ve tried all the above methods but still no avail, you may need to consider reinstalling or refreshing your Windows 10.
For more detailed instructions, you can refer to the posts below:
Pro Tip
It’s always suggested that you keep your device drivers up-to-date to eliminate such problems to the most.
If you don’t have the time, patience or computer skills to update your drivers manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy.
Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing.
You can update your drivers automatically with either the FREE or the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version it takes just 2 clicks (and you get full support and a 30-day money back guarantee):
1) Downloadand install Driver Easy.
2) Run Driver Easy and click Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
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3) Click the Update button next to a flagged driver to automatically download and install the correct version of this driver (you can do this with the FREE version).
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Or click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (this requires the Pro version– you’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All).