Browsers - How To Factory Reset Your Browser

Overview

Be sure to save any and all work on your browser before continuing with this article. 

This article provides instructions for you to factory reset your web browser. underlying software glitches, unwanted behavior, and performance slowdowns. 
This will clear all data from the browser. This includes: Temporary files, Cookies, Site Data, and Pinned Tabs. 
If you were signed into an account on your browser, your Bookmarks, Saved Passwords, and Browsing History will be saved as those are tied to the account.

Google Chrome

To factory reset Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome on your computer.
2. Click the three dots (More) in the top-right corner.
3. Select Settings from the menu.
4. Click Reset settings on the left side of the screen.
5. Click Restore settings to their original defaults.
6. Click Reset settings to confirm.

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Firefox

To factory reset Firefox:

1. Open Firefox and type about:support in the address bar, then press Enter.
2. Click the Refresh Firefox button in the upper-right corner of the Troubleshooting Information page.
3. Click Refresh Firefox again in the confirmation window.
4. Firefox will close, reset its settings, and reopen.

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Microsoft Edge

To factory reset Microsoft Edge:

1. Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
2. Click the three dots (menu icon) in the top-right corner.
3. Select Settings from the menu.
4. Click Reset settings on the left-side menu.
5. Click Restore settings to their default values.
6. Click Reset in the confirmation box

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