Windows 10: Problems with browsers, I found one cause after multiple months

Foreword

I've been having browser problems for a very long time, a few years ago, I began having a problem with my previous computer that wouldn't open browsers, closing them immediately as they opened.

I have found some workarounds such as the Microsoft Edge and Brave browsers. However I do feel that I should have freedom to choose any browser I want to use.

Seeing that many, many people seem to be having this problem too. It may help to post my workaround, since none of the previous methods of fixing browsers seem to work for me.

Cause of my problems

It seems that the cause of my problem is the fact that all of the accounts on which I was trying to access a browser on, were connected to my Microsoft account Windows 10.

These being local accounts that had logged into my Microsoft accounts due to all the nagging that Windows 10 does when you haven't 'completed setting up your computer'

Solution

I have been able to fix this issue once. If you create a separate local account, on which you do not log in to your Microsoft account, the problem should go away If no other solutions work.

There are multiple videos on how to create a new local account on a windows pc, so I don't feel I need to go through it.

Issues

I feel as if this problem shouldn't happen in the first place. If anyone can help me avoid the solution above, please give me suggestions, I can think of no logical reason as to why I can run anything I want on my computer, except the browsers I want to use.

TL/DR

My browsers do not work, my solution is to create a new local account on Windows 10 + Never sign into my Microsoft account on any computer.

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Browser landings are blank

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

We regret the inconvenience caused to you.



Please provide us the following information:

• 
  Which web browser are you using?
  
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  Is the issue confined to any particular website?
  
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  Have you tried using Internet Explorer\Microsoft Edge?
  

As an initial step, I suggest you to clear the browser's cache/cookies/browsing history and check if it helps.



Do update us with the details, we are glad to assist you further.

 

Unable to set default browser

• Does this issue happens while you try to set other browser as default too or is it specific to specific browser?

Any browser.

Already did the steps you suggested. It's some kind of bug where it's impossible to set a default browser at all.

I heard elsewhere from one other user that it seems to be a problem with upgrading to 10 on the SP3. Sounds very specifc.

 

Windows 10 1709 System Restore problems...

That seems to be an attempt at Option 2 in the tutorial, which requires you to
a. Boot to a command prompt (Did you?)
b. You then seem to be mixing steps 3,4 and 5, thus your command is incorrect.

I suggest Option 1 is easier.

If you still have problems, please repost listing each specific step and saying which option from the tutorial you are using. Thanks.