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How to Reinstall Microsoft Edge Browser in Windows 10
Seamlessly reinstall Edge to fix issues with the browser
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Updated onMarch 26, 2024
updated onMarch 26, 2024
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Microsoft Edge debuted alongside the release of Windows 10. It is the default web browser that has taken the place of Internet Explorer. We are here to help you reinstall the Microsoft Edge browser on your Windows PC.
Microsoft Edge is a clean and lightweight web browser with features such as Cortana integration, a reading mode, and so on.
Many users are experiencing problems while using Microsoft Edge. Users have reported thatEdge does not start at all,crashes a lot,works slowly, and sometimescrashes right away.
Although these issues appear minor, they can be enraging if you use Microsoft Edge as your primary web browser.
All of these problems are easily resolved by simply reinstalling the browser. The process of reinstalling Microsoft Edge is a little tricky and must be done with care.
However, you have the possibility to switch your browser to benefit from smoother navigation and fast search results.
Quick Tip:
If you don’t plan on going through the reinstall process again any time soon, we recommend trying Opera One, a browser that has the same features as Edge but also comes with some bonus features.
The Opera One browser comes with a Modular AI-Ready Design ready to use with it’s build in Aria Browser AI which is free and Up-to-Date. The browser also features messaging, social media buttons, a build in VPN and Add-block.
Opera One
Note: During the reinstallation process, there is a chance that you will lose all of your favorites as well as your browsing history, so we recommend that you export favorites to another browser to keep them safe and secure.
Here’s a quick guide on how to reinstall Microsoft Edge in Windows 10.
How do I reinstall the Microsoft Edge browser in Windows?
1. Close Edge
If you currently usingMicrosoft Edgeor it is already opened, close it so we can start the troubleshooting process. If you try to reinstall it while it’s open, it’s not going to work.
2. Open File Explorer
3. Search for Edge in File Explorer
To find your username, navigate toC: Users, which will display all current user names. The username, in our case, is admin. You can get here by pasting this command into theRun Commandbox.
4. Delete the location folder
It may take up to 10-15 minutes to delete the file. Just click onYesto all the prompts during the deletion.
5. Start PowerShell
All you have to do now is restart your computer, and you will find that Microsoft Edge is working perfectly fine. With the help of this guide, we hope you were able to reinstall the Microsoft Edge browser in Windows 10.
If you are having trouble with Microsoft Edge, check thebest lightweight browsers for Windows 10.
If these methods didn’t work for you, perhaps steps from our guide on how touse Edge offline installerwill help.
Share your review of Microsoft Edge in the comments section below.
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, Claudiu is focused on whatever comes new from Microsoft.
His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
