Windows 10: Process suspended and search engine and settings locking up

Recently just noticed my search gui and windows settings and update do not respond or crash. I have gone through a few troubleshooting procedures and even force update windows through powershell but still encountering issues. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated

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changing default search engine to google from Bing in IE Edge

To change the default search engine on Windows Edge.

Step One: Open Microsoft Edge

Step Two: type in the search engine into the browser address such as (www.google.com)

Step Three: Click on the three dots top right below the x (close button)

Step Four: Click on settings

Step Five: Scroll and click on Advance Settings

Step Six: Scroll to Search in the address bar with click within the box

Step Seven: Click on Add NEw

Step Eight: Your search engine should be listed Click on it

Final Step: select your choice of:

Add as default

Add

 

changing default search engine to google from Bing in IE Edge

To change the default search engine on Windows Edge.

Step One: Open Microsoft Edge

Step Two: type in the search engine into the browser address such as (www.google.com)

Step Three: Click on the three dots top right below the x (close button)

Step Four: Click on settings

Step Five: Scroll and click on Advance Settings

Step Six: Scroll to Search in the address bar with click within the box

Step Seven: Click on Add NEw

Step Eight: Your search engine should be listed Click on it

Final Step: select your choice of:

Add as default

Add

Tried this 26 Nov 2015 to make Google.com my search engine and received report "Couldn't add this provider"

 

Changing search engines . . .

Hi, I am Van. I'll be glad to assist you today.

You will need to add the Yahoo search engine extension before setting it as the default search engine. Kindly follow the steps below.

1. Open the Firefox browser then click the three-line menu at upper right corner of the browser then select "Add-ons and themes.

2. Type "Yahoo search engine" without the quote in the search bar.

3. Select "Search and New Tab by Yahoo" from the list then click the Add to Firefox button.

4. Once done, go to the default search engine option. Yahoo should now be on the list.

Best regards,

Van