Windows 10: Prevent Edge and Windows from resetting

Periodically, there is an Update of something that resets Edge and Windows and deletes my settings. How do I prevent this?EDGE: The settings I lose are these - default search engine - search engine used for address bar - default home page when I open browser - default page when I open a new tab - deletion of default shortcuts, like to Walmart. They appear againWindows: What I lose are these - Removal of Store and Dell Optimizer from taskbar. They appear again - Removal of apps from my Start Menu. They appear again. E.g., I uninstalled Solitaire, Whatsapp, Spotify, etc. . They appear ag

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How do I reset Edge when get ransomware?

What do you mean by "when get ransomware"?

It would be helpful if you would describe your problem more precisely, see:
Suggestions for asking a question on help forums

Without knowing more details, suggestion to read/do:

Try to identify with what Ransomware you're dealing here:
https://id-ransomware.malwarehunterteam.com/index.php

and read/follow this guide:
How to remove ransomware the right way: A step-by-step guide

Also: See the pinned threads here:
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/f/239/ransomware-help-tech-support/

Might be the best to get free expert help in above mentioned bleepingcomputer forum....

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For resetting of Edge see:

• Reset Microsoft Edge to Default in Windows 10
• http://www.howtogeek.com/237527/how-to-reset-microsoft-edge-in-windows-10/
• https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/products/microsoft-edge

 

Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
Step 1:
Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.

Step 2:
I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
3. Select add someone else on this PC.
4. Enter a user name and hit next.
5. Click on Finish.
6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.

Step 3:
It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.

 

IE and Edge Crashes Randomly Windows 10

I would suggest that you reset browsers. You can follow the steps on these links:

• Reset Internet Explorer 11.
• Reset Microsoft Edge.

Hope it helps.