Reset your web browser to its original settings

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Overview
Edge
Chrome
Firefox
Safari

Overview

If you are noticing issues with your web browser, you may want to reset it to its default settings. In addition to resolving numerous other problems, resetting your browser to its default settings may help remove:

Pop-ups
Toolbars
Search providers you don't recognize
Extensions you didn't install

Keep in mind that resetting your browser will remove all of your settings (for example, saved passwords, history, your home page, and saved website-handling information). Your Favorites may not be deleted.

Edge

Important:

Microsoft Edge Legacy support ended on March 9, 2021. If you still have Edge Legacy, UITS recommends installing the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge by running Windows Update.

Currently, there is no standard way to reset Microsoft Edge. If Edge is corrupted on your device, contact your campus Support Center for help.

Chrome

For instructions on how to reset Chrome, see Reset Chrome settings to default.

Firefox

For instructions on how to refresh (reset) Firefox, see Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings.

Safari

For instructions on how to restore Safari back to its factory state, see How To Restore Safari's Default Settings.

Restart your computer to complete the process.