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If Microsoft Edge is running sluggishly, you can speed it up through various methods, including disabling flash. However, if you encounter issues such as slow loading or inability to load pages on Microsoft Edge, you may need to clear all browser data causing the problem. Resetting Microsoft Edge is the last resort to fix slow-running Microsoft Edge issues on Windows 10.
How to Reset and Reinstall Microsoft Edge
Method 1: Resetting within Microsoft Edge Settings
Step 1: Within the Microsoft Edge interface, click on the three-dot icon to open the menu > select Settings.
Step 2: In Settings, scroll down to the Clear browsing data section > click on Choose what to clear and then press Show more. This section contains various data related to users' web browsing and Microsoft Edge usage.
Step 3: After selecting all the options, click Clear to proceed with clearing all data associated with using Microsoft Edge.
Restart your computer for all changes to take effect.
Method 2: Deleting Folders in File Explorer
Step 1: First, you need to access File Explorer on your desktop, or you can also press the Windows + E key combination > enter the following path into the address bar:
C:\Users\%username\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Where %username represents the username, typically admin.
This directory is where all Microsoft Edge data packages are stored; please delete all folders within it. However, some files cannot be deleted; simply click Skip to bypass them.
If the folder cannot be deleted, simply right-click on the Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe folder > select Properties > uncheck Read-only >Apply >OK.
Step 3: Restart your computer and try accessing Microsoft Edge again.
Method 3: Reset Microsoft Edge using PowerShell
You can utilize PowerShell commands to delete and re-register the core data of Microsoft Edge. However, remember to create a system restore point on Win 10 to avoid potential errors that may affect the system.
Step 1: Access PowerShell on Win 10 by pressing the Windows + R key combination > type powershell, or you can also click the Start Menu button > type powershell and right-click on Run as Administrator in the search results. By default, the system will ask for confirmation to access, just click Yes.
Step 2: In the Powershell interface on Windows 10, type or copy and paste the following command line:
Method 4: Reset Microsoft Edge with PowerShell
After executing this command, the system will automatically reset Microsoft Edge and reinstall the entire browser.
Essentially, resetting Microsoft Edge is similar to resetting Chrome, Firefox, or Opera on your computer, all of which help to restore the browser's settings. While Microsoft Edge is one of the newer web browsers and may not surpass the best web browsers today like Chrome, Cốc Cốc, or Firefox, knowing how to speed up Microsoft Edge can still ensure fast and efficient web browsing.
If you encounter issues with typing Vietnamese on Cốc Cốc, Chrome, or Microsoft Edge, fixing the problem of not being able to type Vietnamese on Microsoft Edge is quite easy by simply installing additional Vietnamese typing software such as Unikey or Vietkey.
