How To Reset (Re-Install) Microsoft Edge Browser

Microsoft Edge is the new web browser with Windows 10, the latest version of its operating system. The browser is giving a lot of trouble and lacks behind on functionality when compared to the likes of Firefox or Chrome. Some issues with Edge include random freezes and force close which causes users to lose data entered into forms, etc. and sometimes getting pop-up. If you too are facing issues with the Edge browser, you can follow the steps below to reset the browser which can cut down on these random issues.
Step 1: Delete App Data for Edge
Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the following directory:
C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Packages
Note: Here replace the word Username with your user name.
For Example: C:\Users\ABCD\AppData\Local\Packages Username in my PC is ABCD. 
 
Find the folder named Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8Wekyb3d8bbwe  and delete it.
 # If the system denies the deletion process of some files, skip them. After deleting, restart your PC.
Step 2: Re-install Microsoft Edge using PowerShell open Start, type Powershell. Right-click on the result named Windows PowerShell and select Run as administrator. After opening Windows PowerShell, copy and paste the following command in the PowerShell terminal and press the Enter key.
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml” -verbose}
Now it will show some operations screen, it will show this text: Operation completed. Restart your PC when done and launch Microsoft Edge browser, everything should be good.
Your browser will become like a newly installed one.

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