{"id":110372,"date":"2025-08-21T07:00:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T11:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=110372"},"modified":"2025-08-26T10:22:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T14:22:27","slug":"reset-settings-edge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/reset-settings-edge\/","title":{"rendered":"How to reset settings to defaults on Microsoft Edge"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To reset Microsoft Edge settings and restore default values, open the browser settings, click <strong>&#8220;Reset settings,&#8221;<\/strong> click <strong>&#8220;Restore settings to their default values,&#8221;<\/strong> and click <strong>&#8220;Reset.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>To reset the browser completely, close all the Microsoft Edge processes and, from <code>%LOCALAPPDATA%\\Microsoft<\/code>, delete the <strong>&#8220;Edge&#8221;<\/strong> folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UPDATED 8\/21\/2025:<\/strong> If <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/microsoft-edge\/\">Microsoft Edge<\/a> is slow, unstable, or changed by extensions or apps, you can reset it. <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a> and 10 include two reset methods, including a soft reset that restores key settings while keeping your data, and a full reset that deletes everything for a fresh start.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the reason, the soft reset method allows you to reset common browser settings to the defaults. When using this feature, Microsoft Edge will reset the startup page, new tab page, search engine, and pinned tabs. In addition, it&#8217;ll disable extensions and clear your browsing data.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to delete and reset all the browser settings, you have to delete the <strong>&#8220;Edge&#8221;<\/strong> folder in your system profile folder. <strong>Nothing will be saved using this method<\/strong>, and you will have to start with the browser from scratch by configuring a new profile and choosing your settings all over again.<\/p>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/enable-disable-copilot-mode-microsoft-edge-windows-11\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to enable or disable Copilot Mode for Microsoft Edge on Windows 11\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img 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class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to reset settings to defaults on Chrome<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\/\">guide<\/a>, I will teach you how to reset the settings to their default values on the new <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/microsoft-edge\/\">Microsoft Edge<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#reset_common_settings_edge\">Reset common settings to defaults on Microsoft Edge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#reset_all_settings_edge\">Reset every setting to defaults on Microsoft Edge<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"reset_common_settings_edge\">Reset common settings to defaults on Microsoft Edge<\/h2>\n<p>To reset Microsoft Edge settings on Windows 11 (or 10), use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Microsoft Edge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Settings and More<\/strong> (ellipsis) button on the top-right corner.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Settings<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Reset settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-180110\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/edge-reset-settings-windows_.webp?resize=827%2C545&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Restore settings to their default values\" width=\"827\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/edge-reset-settings-windows_.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/edge-reset-settings-windows_.webp?resize=300%2C198&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/edge-reset-settings-windows_.webp?resize=871%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 871w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/edge-reset-settings-windows_.webp?resize=150%2C99&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Restore settings to their default values&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-180111\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/microsoft-edge-restore-default-settings__.webp?resize=827%2C545&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Microsoft Edge reset settings option\" width=\"827\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/microsoft-edge-restore-default-settings__.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/microsoft-edge-restore-default-settings__.webp?resize=300%2C198&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/microsoft-edge-restore-default-settings__.webp?resize=871%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 871w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/microsoft-edge-restore-default-settings__.webp?resize=150%2C99&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Reset <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the browser will reset the startup page, new tab page, search engine, and pinned tabs. In addition, this action will disable all your extensions and <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/clear-cache-cookies-edge-chromium\/\">clear the browsing data<\/a>. However, your favorites, history, and passwords will not be deleted. If you need to delete this data as well, you\u2019ll need to do it from <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-multiple-profiles-edge-chromium\/\">the <strong>Profiles<\/strong> page<\/a> and delete your current profile. Also, other settings available in appearance, downloads, system, and other pages won&#8217;t reset to the defaults.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"responsive-youtube-container\">\n        <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V5MbGQb4sVo?rel=0&showinfo=0\"\n            frameborder=\"0\"\n            allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n            allowfullscreen\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n        ><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"reset_all_settings_edge\">Reset every setting to defaults on Microsoft Edge<\/h2>\n<p>To reset the Microsoft Edge browser completely on Windows, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Close the <strong>Microsoft Edge<\/strong> browser.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Task Manager<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open the <strong>Processes<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Microsoft Edge<\/strong> using the search box at the top of the page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the <strong>Microsoft Edge<\/strong> group of processes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>End task<\/strong> button to ensure that no browser processes are running on the device.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-170251\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/task-manager-close-edge-processes.webp?resize=827%2C374&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Task Manager close Edge processes\" width=\"827\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/task-manager-close-edge-processes.webp?w=939&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 939w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/task-manager-close-edge-processes.webp?resize=300%2C136&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/task-manager-close-edge-processes.webp?resize=150%2C68&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>File Explorer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following path in the address bar and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>%LOCALAPPDATA%\\Microsoft<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the <strong>Edge<\/strong> folder and choose the <strong>Delete<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-170250\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/edge-delete-reset-all-settings.webp?resize=827%2C352&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 delete Edge folder to reset browser\" width=\"827\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/edge-delete-reset-all-settings.webp?w=982&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 982w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/edge-delete-reset-all-settings.webp?resize=300%2C128&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/edge-delete-reset-all-settings.webp?resize=150%2C64&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Continue with the on-screen directions (if applicable).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, open Microsoft Edge again to continue with the browser&#8217;s initial setup. If you&#8217;re signed in with a Microsoft account on Windows, the browser will create a new profile with that Microsoft account automatically, which will also re-sync your favorites and extensions. If you want to re-enable your extensions, you can complete this task from <code>edge:\/\/extensions<\/code>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Update August 21, 2025:<\/strong> This guide has been updated to include a video tutorial to follow these instructions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Easily restore Microsoft Edge to default settings on Windows 11 or 10.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":180112,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1758,23],"tags":[95,19,2456,2540,2715,2576],"class_list":["post-110372","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-apps","category-windows","tag-difficulty-level-beginner","tag-how-to","tag-microsoft-edge","tag-windows-10","tag-windows-11","tag-windows-help"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to reset settings to defaults on Microsoft Edge - Pureinfotech<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"To reset Microsoft Edge settings, open browser settings, click Reset settings, click Restore settings to their default values, click Reset.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/reset-settings-edge\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to reset Microsoft Edge to default settings on Windows 11 and 10\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Having problems with Microsoft Edge? 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