If you’re using a popular desktop browser, such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari, and you want to reset its settings to their default values, here’s what you need to do. ..
Reset Google Chrome to Factory Defaults
If you’re having trouble with your Google Chrome browser, there are a few things you can do to try and fix the problem. First, try resetting your browser to its factory settings. This will erase all of your browsing data, cookies, and settings, and restore your browser to its original state. If that doesn’t work, you can also try clearing your cache and cookies. Finally, if none of those solutions work, you can contact Google support for help. ..
This tool reverses all changes made to startup pages, home pages, new tab pages, and search engine. It deletes all pinned tabs. It disabling all active extensions and add-ons. It removes temporary site data (cookies and caches).
If you reset your Google Chrome browser, you may not be able to remove your bookmarks, browsing history, and saved passwords. However, we recommend you upload any personal data to a Google Account so that you have a backup if the procedure doesn’t go according to plan.
In the Settings window, select “Privacy.”
In the Privacy window, select “Cookies.”
In the Cookies window, select “Google Analytics.”
Click on the “Configure” button to change how Google Analytics is used.
Reset your Chrome settings to defaults.
Restore Chrome settings to their original defaults.
Reset Mozilla Firefox to Factory Defaults
Mozilla Firefox users should reset their browser to remove all customizations and the browser cache, but keep personal data such as passwords and bookmarks intact. It’s best to sync personal data to a Firefox Account so that you don’t leave anything to chance. ..
Type about:config and press Enter.
In the resulting window, select the network security section and click on the “Firefox” tab.
In the “Firefox” tab, select the “security” option and click on the “add security zone” button.
In the resulting window, enter your desired security zone name and click on the “add zone” button.
The Firefox browser will now check for updates and add any necessary security patches if needed. If everything goes according to plan, you’ll now be able to browse the web with impunity!
Troubleshooting information can help you identify and solve problems.
Refresh Firefox to get the latest version.
Reset Microsoft Edge to Factory Defaults
If you’re unhappy with the default browser on your Windows 10 or 11 computer, there’s a quick and easy way to reset it to its factory settings. This restores your browsing history, passwords, and bookmarks, but you’ll need to remember to sync any data you want to keep across devices in case something goes wrong. The same process works for the Microsoft Edge browser for macOS, which is available as a downloadable app. ..
In the Settings window, select the Privacy tab.
Under the General heading, uncheck the box next to Allow websites to track my activity.
Click OK to close the Settings window. ..
On the sidebar of Edge’s Settings menu, select Reset Settings.
Reset the settings to their default values.
Reset Apple Safari to Factory Defaults
If you’re using Safari on your Mac, you may not have the option to reset the browser to factory defaults. Instead, you must clear your Safari browsing data, disable active extensions, and revert any customizations all by yourself.
Clear Cache and Cookies
Click the History button on the menu bar and select Clear History.
Click the History button again and select All History.
To delete a specific history item, select it and click the Delete button. ..
Clear History will clear all the history on your computer, including the history you’ve added in the past.
Disable All Extensions
In the “General” tab, select “Show keyboard in menu bar.”
In the “Keyboard” tab, select “Macintosh keyboard.”
Clear the boxes next to all active extensions and switch to the Extensions tab.
Revert All Preferences to Defaults
Disable Safari on your computer.
Delete the Safari app from your phone.
Type “~/Library/Application Support/AppleWebKit/537.36” and press Enter.
C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion The folder contains the following files:
- C:\Users\username.minecraft
- C:\Users\username.minecraft_config
- C:\Users\username.minecraft_logs
- C:\Users\username.minecraft_settings The files in this folder are used by the game Minecraft to store its configuration and logs.
C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies 4. Drag the following file into the Trash: C:\Users<username>.localAppData 4. Drag the following file into the Trash: C:\Users<username>.windowsprofile
-C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming -C:\Users\username\Desktop -C:\Users\username.minecraft -C:\Users\username.minecraft_config -C:\Users\username.minecraft_files -C:\Users\username.minecraft_folder
Reset Tor Browser to Factory Defaults
To restore the Tor Browser to factory defaults, you will need to run through steps similar to Firefox. This is because both browsers run on the same codebase.
Type the following into the text field and click the button: Tor Browser Bundle
Click the button to start Tor Browser.
Troubleshooting information can help you identify and solve problems.
Refresh Tor Browser to continue using the secure browsing experience.
Reset Opera Browser to Factory Defaults
If you use Opera, you can reset it just like any other Chromium-based browser on the PC or Mac.
In the Opera Preferences window, select the General tab and then select Security.
In the Security preferences window, select the “Use secure connection” checkbox and then click on the OK button.
Open a new browser window and try Opera again.
Select Advanced on the sidebar to learn more about our features and how to use them.
Selecting “Reset settings to their original defaults” will restore your browser to its default settings. ..
Reset Browser Settings in Brave to Factory Defaults
Open Brave Browser and sign in with your Google account.
Click the three lines in the top left corner of the main screen and select “Reset defaults.”
In the resulting window, enter your Google account name and password and click “Reset defaults.”
In the Settings window, select “Privacy.”
In the Privacy window, select “Cookies.”
In the Cookies window, select “Security.”
In the Security window, select “Data Collection and Use.”
Reset settings on the sidebar.
To reset the settings on your device, select Reset settings.
A Fresh Start
Restoring your browser to factory defaults may help you solve any underlying issues you were experiencing. ..
If you’re having trouble getting your default search engine page to stay the same, it might be because of an extension you’ve installed. If uninstalling the extension doesn’t work, you can try using an anti-malware utility to get rid of it. ..
