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At the moment, the vast majority of users use Microsoft operating systems. This is due to the fact that Windows OS is easy to use, requiring the user to have a minimum amount of knowledge and skills when working with a computer. The company develops special additional programs for comfort, which make the work of the common person even easier. However, this does not mean that the company's software product does not contain errors and is always able to work correctly.

The functionality and performance of Microsoft Edge are really up to par. However, the young age of the application resulted in a number of problems that led to launch and performance problems. Developers try to improve their product and fix bugs whenever possible. Well, in the meantime, there are problems in which the browser does not work, you need to understand how to deal with them. This is exactly what will be discussed below.

All browsers eventually start to work slower and take longer to load. This is due to the fact that while the application is running, garbage accumulates in it - browsing history, page cache, cookies, etc. If you do not take any action, productivity decreases. There are several ways to correct the situation.

Browser tools:

  • Open Microsoft Edge.
  • Go to browser settings.
  • In the block "Clear browsing data" press "Choose what you want to clean". An additional window will open where we mark the elements that you are going to delete. It is worth noting that when cleaning "Form data" And "Passwords" , your saved passwords and auto-filling of forms will disappear, so it is not recommended to do this unless absolutely necessary.
  • After selecting, click on the button "Clear". The application has been cleared of garbage and its performance should return to normal.

CCleaner:

  • Open CCleaner.
  • The “Cleaning” tab will be immediately available for viewing.
  • We check whether all browser components are selected for removal. You can see them by searching for the name Microsoft Edge.
  • Cleaning is done by pressing a similar button.

It is worth considering that the utility removes garbage not only from the selected browser, but from all programs that are marked, be careful.

Reset Microsoft Edge settings

  • Find the Internet properties control. To do this we use the combination "Win+R" or call a window "Run". Next, enter the command "inetcpl.cpl" and launch.
  • A window will open "Properties: Internet". Go to the tab "Additionally". There we press the button "Reset Internet Explorer settings" .
  • Reboot Windows 10.

After rebooting, the browser opens correctly.

Create an account

This solution is a kind of crutch, but it still helps to get rid of the existing problem. You will need a new account in the system. This will give you a copy of Edge with the original settings.

Create a new account:

  • Go to system parameters.
  • We go through the tabs sequentially "Accounts/Family and other users". In the dialog box that opens, click on the link "Add a user for this computer" .
  • Select an item "I don't have this person's login information" .
  • Next, skip creating a Microsoft account. To do this, select the item "Add a user without a Microsoft account" .
  • Afterwards we fill in the necessary data and complete the creation.

This solution is not very effective, because the second account does not contain all the system settings that were made when installing the OS. But this way you will get a browser that starts again and works stably.

Deleting the settings folder

  • First, let's enable the display of hidden folders in the system.
  • Next, let's go to the desired directory, which is located at this address: "C:\Users\"Windows 10 Username"\AppData\Local\Packages"
  • Delete the folder "Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe". The name may vary depending on the version of Windows 10. (How to enable the display of hidden files and folders).
  • Reboot the computer and check the functionality of the browser.

Since the folder you want to delete is a system folder, getting rid of it is not so easy. If removal by standard methods does not work, use the Unlocker utility.

PowerShell

This solution is suitable for advanced users who are not afraid to work with their hands. We will need the PowerShell console and administrator rights.

  • First, let's find the console in Windows 10. Call the search using the WIN+Q key combination, or by clicking on the corresponding icon. In the search bar enter "PowerShell" .
  • Let's launch the console. To do this, call up the context menu by right-clicking on the icon and select "Run as administrator" .
  • Let's enter the command: cd C:\Users\"Windows 10 username" . The name can be viewed by going to the disk C to a folder "Users" or "Users".
  • Next you need to enter the command and click on Enter:
    Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach (Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml" -Verbose)

This will restore the Edge browser and work without any problems.

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All new operating systems are not without flaws - the same applies to the new product from Microsoft Windows 10 and its components. In the new operating system, the company introduced a new Edge browser. The company itself positions Microsoft Edge, as a replacement for Internet Explorer. Like all new products, Edge turned out to be a very fast and functional browser. Also, when working with the new browser, users encountered many problems related to its launch and performance.

The main reasons why Edge is unstable are its young age. Because of this, it has a lot of errors in its code that prevent it from working normally. Judge for yourself, if you take the history of other browsers, you will notice that they have been developing for many years, but they are not without flaws. To help our readers return Microsoft Edge to its former performance, we have prepared material in which we will describe the solution to this problem using examples.

The first way to solve the problem with the browser

If Edge is very slow or takes a long time to open, the problem is most likely due to debris that it accumulates during operation. Such garbage can be:

  • Download history log;
  • Log of visited sites;
  • List of entered web addresses;
  • Cookies;
  • Cache of downloaded Internet pages.

There are two ways to clean the page browser.

First way directly through the program itself. To do this, let’s open it and go to its parameters.

Now let's move on to the parameter block " Clear browser data" and press the button in it Choose what to clean. After these steps we will be taken to the next window in which we can select the elements to be deleted.

Now let's select the elements, as noted above in the image, without touching the " Form data" And " Passwords” as this may remove them. Having selected the elements, click the Clear button. By following these steps, you can return the program to its former performance.

Now let's consider second option cleaning. This cleaning option can be used when the browser does not start. For this we need a well-known utility CCleaner from Piriform Ltd. Having opened the utility, we will immediately be taken to its first tab “ Cleaning».

On this tab, in the first block you can see the inscription Microsoft Edge with the corresponding icon. It’s easy to guess that this block is responsible for the cleaning settings. In order to clean Edge, just click the Clean button, as in the first case.

It's worth noting that clicking this button will also clear out other programs and junk.

After performing such cleaning, our browser should work. If this doesn't happen, don't be upset. In the following examples, we will consider the option of completely reinstalling the browser.

The second way to solve the problem with the browser

If the first method did not help you, then the second will certainly help. This method restores the program to full functionality by creating a new account in Windows 10. That is, after creating a new account, it will have the same Microsoft Edge as in the first account, but with completely reset settings. Essentially, it will be a clean browser, like after the first installation of Windows 10. To create a new account in Windows, you need to go to its settings and follow the links “ Accounts/Family and Other Users" In the window that opens, click on the link “ Add a user for this computer».

Since in our case we use a local account, we will click on the link “ I don't have this person's login information».

We also skip creating a new online account and to create a local one, click Add a user without a Microsoft account.

In the window that appears, fill in all the necessary data to create a local account and create it.

By creating an online account, you will achieve a similar effect. This method will completely restore Edge, but for some users it will not be particularly convenient. Judge for yourself, all settings of the Windows 10 operating system and its programs will remain in the first account. To reinstall the browser from the first account, we will need the help of the console PowerShell. We will describe this method in the next example.

The third way to solve the problem with the browser

For this method we need a console PowerShell, launched in administrator mode. Launching the console as an administrator in Windows 10 is not difficult at all. To do this, you first need to call the Windows 10 search engine by typing the key combination WIN + Q.

In the search engine we will type the query we need “ PowerShell" In the result found, right-click on the item responsible for launching PowerShell. After this, a context menu will appear in which you can select the item responsible for launching PowerShell as an administrator.

Now enter the command cd C:\Users\Alexander in the PowerShell console where “ Alexander" is the Windows 10 username.

Our next action will be to type the command shown below in the notepad.

After typing this command and executing it, the Edge browser should completely reinstall and it will launch as it did before.

The fourth way to solve the problem with the browser

In the fourth method to reinstall the Microsoft Edge browser, we will try to delete the directory " Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe", which is responsible for settings of the program itself. But deleting this directory is not so easy, since it is protected by the system from editing and deletion. To delete this folder, you can use the popular utility Unlocker. This utility will delete any directory from Windows 10. The utility itself can be called through the Explorer context menu by selecting the directory to be deleted.

The directory itself can be found at this address in Explorer " C:\Users\Alexander\AppData\Local\Packages", Where " Alexander" is the Windows 10 username. After deleting the directory, restart your PC and use the reinstalled browser again.

The fifth way to solve the problem with the browser

For the fifth method, we will not describe long instructions for fixing Edge, but will recommend using alternative browsers. Judge for yourself, until Microsoft brings its browser to a stable state, it will take a long time, and time is money. Therefore, we advise our readers who want to spend time on the Internet without any problems to use alternative browsers. The most popular alternatives at the moment are browsers such as Google Chrome And Mozilla Firefox.

These browsers are developed on their own engines and support all new Internet technologies. They have been developed for many years and are very stable programs. Every month, developers release new versions of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, which fix bugs, vulnerabilities, and also introduce support for new features.

I would also like to note that one of the main advantages of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox over Edge are thousands of extensions that significantly expand their functionality.

For example, in Mozilla Firefox you can install an extension called Video DownloadHelpe r. This extension allows download videos from any site, where it is played. For example, this could be vimeo.com or youtube.com.

For Google Chrome, you can download, for example, the extension UpNext. This extension allows turn a browser tab into a mini player, in which you can listen to music from YouTube or Last.fm.

Conclusion

We hope that in the near future Microsoft will make Edge stable so that it does not have to be reinstalled or cleaned up. Moreover, in the summer of 2016 the company will release a major update for Windows 10, which, as it promises, will improve the functionality.

It is worth noting that all the methods discussed are provided for experienced PC users, so be careful and create a checkpoint just in case so that the browser does not disappear altogether.

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The Microsoft edge browser can be called very rushed, although the majority will come to this opinion only in 2016.

It is then that additions should appear to it that will significantly increase convenience - it has great potential.

Today the edge browser, like Windows 10 itself, is damp. It often does not work: it does not start and freezes.

Why not give a clear answer? Therefore, in most cases an individual examination is required.

Much undoubtedly depends on the components of the computer or laptop themselves, in particular on the video card.

Still, if your edge does not work fully, we can advise you something. More on this below.

Why edge freezes in windows 10

If it often freezes for you, then checking the system can determine the cause. This is why we lead the team

Sfc /scannow DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

The system will scan itself for integrity and if problems are detected, it will show you errors.


It’s not a fact that an ordinary user will understand this, but he will get the route in which to move.

What else can you do in Windows 10 when edge does not work correctly?

If edge, for example, does not open, try resetting the settings. To do this, type the combination Win + R, enter the command - inetcpl.cpl and confirm by pressing enter.

After this you will see a window with tabs. Go to "Advanced" and at the bottom click the "reset" option

When performing a reset, agree to the conditions, otherwise it will not work. Essentially, a reset will return the original settings.


Everything described above does not guarantee perfect operation of the browser in the future. To do this, Microsoft will need time to experiment with us, the users.

They sort it out and release updates, which we download, install and fix errors in this way. Good luck.

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The Internet Explorer browser ruined Microsoft's reputation for a long time. It had a terrible interface, was slow, and allowed third-party developers to install various extensions, which were often malicious. However, millions of people used this browser because it was installed on Windows by default.

Starting with Windows 10, Microsoft ditched Internet Explorer in favor of the all-new Microsoft Edge browser. And it’s really good: a new engine, integration with the Cortana voice assistant, a simple and intuitive interface. Every Windows 10 user should definitely give this browser a chance rather than rushing to install Google Chrome.


But Microsoft wouldn't be Microsoft if everything in Windows worked perfectly. Some users are faced with the fact that the Microsoft Edge browser simply does not start or closes immediately with an error. This problem can be solved in the following way.

First, you need to create a restore point so that if problems arise, you can always roll back to the original state of the system. To do this, open File Explorer, right-click on “This PC”, select “Properties” > “System Protection”. Go to the tab of the same name. Enable the recovery option for the drives; if they are disabled, click on the Create a restore point button.


Once the restore point has been created, you can proceed to change the Microsoft Edge browser settings. Open File Explorer and copy the following path into the address bar: C:\Users\%User %\Desktop\2017-01-27 15_52_15-Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe, where instead of %User% you must specify the user name. In my case it is Sergey. You will see the following folder in front of you.


Delete all data in it. This action will completely delete Microsoft Edge browser data from Windows, therefore, all bookmarks, saved pages and other information will be lost.

The next step is to search for the Windows PowerShell application and run it as an administrator.


Enter the command: Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach (Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml" -Verbose)



After this, the system will inform you that the default browser you are using has been reset. Try launching the Microsoft Edge browser. You should be greeted with the initial browser setup window.

Microsoft Edge is a relatively new product with good performance and functionality. But his work was not without problems. An example is when the browser does not start or is very slow to start.

As a result of attempts to restore the functionality of the browser on Windows 10, new problems may appear. Therefore, you need to be extremely careful when following the instructions given and just in case.

Method 1: Clearing debris

First of all, problems with launching Edge can arise due to accumulated garbage in the form of browsing history, page cache, etc. You can get rid of all this through the browser itself.

If the browser does not open, then the program will come to the rescue. In chapter "Cleaning"there is a block "Microsoft Edge", where you can also mark the necessary items and then start cleaning.

Please note that other applications from the list will also be cleaned if you do not uncheck their contents.

Method 2: Deleting the settings directory

When simply deleting junk doesn't help, you can try clearing the contents of the Edge settings folder.


Attention! During this procedure, all bookmarks will be deleted, the reading list will be cleared, settings will be reset, etc.

Method 3: Create a new account

Another solution to the problem is to create a new account in Windows 10, which will have Microsoft Edge with the original settings and without any lags.

True, this approach will not be convenient for everyone, because... To use the browser you will have to log in through a different account.

Method 4: Reinstalling the browser via PowerShell

Windows PowerShell allows you to manage system applications, which is Microsoft Edge. Through this utility you can completely restore your browser.


After this, Microsoft Edge should reset to its original state, as when you first started the system. And since it worked then, it means it will work now.

Developers are working tirelessly to fix problems in the Edge browser, and with each update its stability is significantly improved. But if for some reason it stops starting, then you can always clean it of debris, delete the settings folder, start using it through another account, or completely restore it via PowerShell.