[Fix:] Microsoft Edge browser is not working properly

The Microsoft Edge application is a powerful browser application released by Microsoft by enhancing the Internet Explorer browser. Although it has no security or performance threats, it may have some glitches that cannot be completely avoided. But while it’s working, if it gets stuck somewhere or doesn’t open properly, we may need to repair / recover the app. In this article, we will guide you in many ways on how to recover Microsoft Edge application in Windows 11.

Solution 1: repair Microsoft Edge by removing app publishing certificate

Paso 1: Open File Explorer

press Win + E keys together on your keyboard.

Paso 2: In File Explorer to make sure hidden files / folders are visible

Navigate to View> Show> Hidden items as shown in the picture below.

Paso 3: After hidden items are visible

Copy and paste the following path into the File Explorer address bar and press Pay in wrench.

C:Users%username%AppDataLocalPackages

Paso 4: In the Packages folder

Scroll down and find the folder by name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe

Select the folder and press Shift + Delete keys together to permanently delete the folder.

Then click Yes delete.

Now reboot your system and try using Microsoft Edge.

I hope the problem is solved.

Solution 2: Repair Microsoft Edge with Windows PowerShell

Paso 1: Abra Windows PowerShell

press To win key and type potencia Shell.

Then right click on the Potencia Shell application of search results.

Click Execute as an administrator from the context menu.

Paso 2: In PowerShell app

Copy and paste the following command and press Pay in wrench.

 Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)AppXManifest.xml" -Verbose}

Then close the PowerShell window.

Paso 4: After closing the PowerShell window

Open Microsoft Edge browser on your system.

Click Three Horizontal Points ( . . . ) at the end of the address bar.

Paso 5: Then click Settings of the list.

Paso 6: On the settings page

Writes Reset settings in the search bar as shown below.

Then click Restore the settings to their default values.

Paso 7: In the Reset Settings window

Click Restart As shown below.

Now try restarting the Microsoft Edge app and check if it works properly.

Hope this has solved your problem.

Solution 3: repair Microsoft Edge from programs and features

Paso 1: Open Programs and Features.

press Win + R keys together on your keyboard to open the run dialog.

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Paso 2: On the Programs and Features page

Look for Microsoft Edge and select it.

Then right click on it and select Change as shown in the picture below.

Please click Yes in the UAC message to continue.

Paso 3: In the Repair window

Click Repair As shown below.

The Microsoft Edge download window will appear and wait for the download and reinstallation process to complete.

Then restart your laptop and check if the problem persists.

That’s all folks!

I hope this article has been useful to you.

If so, please let us know which solution worked for you by commenting below.

Thank you for reading!