Resetting Microsoft Edge in 2024 involves navigating to the settings menu and initiating the reset process. Here's how to do it:
Steps to Reset Microsoft Edge
According to available information, you can reset Microsoft Edge using the following method:
- Open Edge: Launch the Microsoft Edge browser.
- Access Settings: Click the More icon (usually three horizontal dots) located in the upper right corner of the browser window.
- Navigate to Reset Settings: From the dropdown menu, select Settings. Then, find and click on Reset settings. This option is often found in the "Reset and clean up" section.
- Confirm Reset: Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm that you want to reset Edge. You'll likely see options detailing what data will be cleared.
What Happens When You Reset Edge?
Resetting Edge typically does the following:
- Resets the startup page, new tab page, search engine, and pinned tabs.
- Disables all extensions.
- Clears temporary data like cookies. However, your bookmarks, browsing history and saved passwords are kept.
Why Reset Edge?
- To resolve issues with browser performance.
- To remove unwanted extensions or changes to the browser's default settings.
- To troubleshoot problems caused by conflicting settings or corrupted data.
