Edge, the new web browser from Microsoft for Windows 10 is not free of problems. Users often complain that the Edge browser doesn’t open, Edge browser is slow, and Edge browser automatically closes a few seconds after starting it.
For all these days, Windows 10 users had to reset/reinstall the Edge browser to fix most of the issues. Reinstalling/resetting the Edge browser requires you to delete a system folder and then executing a couple of commands in PowerShell. Novice users always hesitate to run some unknown commands and try to avoid Command Prompt and PowerShell.
Users were asking Microsoft to provide an option to repair the Edge browser in Windows 10. Finally, Microsoft seems to have listened to users feedback as there are provisions to repair and reset the Edge browser in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709).
The reset and repair operations of Edge browser can be done by navigating to Settings > Apps > Apps & features > Microsoft Edge.
In this guide, we will see how to repair the Edge browser in Windows 10 without the help of any after-market utilities or without modifying any system tools.
Repair Microsoft Edge browser
Here is how to repair Microsoft Edge browser in Windows 10.
IMPORTANT: The ability to repair Microsoft Edge browser is available in Fall Creators Update for Windows 10 (version 1709). The same feature doesn’t exist in Windows 10 Creators Update (v1703).
Step 1: Open the Settings app. Navigate to Apps > Apps & features.
Step 2: Look for Microsoft Edge entry and click on the same. You should now see Advanced options link. Click on the link to open Storage usage and app reset page.
Step 3: Here, you will see two options: Repair, and Reset. The Repair option repairs Microsoft Edge browser without removing your data. The Reset option is meant to reset Microsoft Edge browser to default settings by deleting your data, including browser history, cookies, and other Edge settings.
Since we want to repair the Edge browser, click the Repair button. Finally, if you see a confirmation dialog, click Repair button again to begin repairing the Edge browser installation.
Your Edge browser should be ready to use in a few seconds. If Windows 10 asks you to restart your PC, do the same once.
Don’t forget to read our how to uninstall and remove Microsoft Edge browser from Windows 10 guide.
Monte Smith says
I get a runtime error R6034, C;\windows\system31\rundll32.exe
Trevor says
Failed to repair Edge for me. It opens then quits.
Damien says
Nice one. The ‘repair’ option did the trick. Thanks.
Jim Lumsden says
If Microsoft can’t make it easier to fix Edge other to follow the complicated instructions for reinstall, then it is not worth using. It doesn’t show up under apps so therefore requires reinstall. I am not a novice, but even this is a lot of work for an experienced person
madwork says
This was a problem where I don’t know to start for troubleshooting! On Edge there was no connection to the web and no connection to the router. But Firefox (on the same computer) works fine. Opening the networksetings failed – The window opens, but blank! Incidentally I found this solution and I get still happy. The repair-solution doesn’t work, but the reset-solution eliminated my Problem.
Thank you.
Bob says
One of the above replies states that “Edge is a rebranded, polished turd that is Internet Explorer.” and I think it should really say “Edge is a rebranded, polished turd that is not as good as Internet Explorer & definitely not as user friendly”
But there again you can also say that Windows 10 is a rebranded, polished turd that is more intrusive & memory hungry version of all prior windows operating systems
Chauncey R. Black says
Microsoft Edge is not listed in Windows 10 Apps list.
Tom Lynch says
Edge just crashes on startup, and like the above users my system is denying that it is even installed. Thanks for advice re Opera, will try that one (I do use Chrome but is’s not great on some sites e.g. BBC)
Susan Baird says
I was initially happy to see this article, since Edge has not worked for me since the Creators update. While not a “novice” user exactly, I was still hesitant to go through the long list of steps I have seen as a recommended fix. Unfortunately, like Sharon Cook above, Microsoft Edge is not listed under Apps & Features on my computer. On further checking, I am running v.1703, and I see your note above that this solution is not available for that version. Are you aware if there another option for v.1703, or do I really have to boot in safe mode and go through all those complicated steps to get Edge to work properly?
Sharon Cook says
Microsoft Edge does not appear in my All apps list. Is this possibly in an insider edition? I am fully up to date at 15063.483. We have 3 computers at that build and none of them show the edge in apps just the default apps and there is no advanced setting option available.
Hugh Dick says
Or just don’t use it. Chrome and Firefox and (the revamped) Opera are better browsers.
Vivaldi and Yandex browsers deserve special mention too, for innovating in their own ways. Worth a try.
Edge is a rebranded, polished turd that is Internet Explorer.