After starting Edge, all default apps reset to MS apps

Have you ever experienced the frustration of opening Microsoft Edge and finding that all your default apps have been reset to Microsoft apps? This can be quite annoying, especially if you have carefully set up your preferred apps for various tasks. In this article, we will explore why this happens and provide you with some simple solutions to fix this issue.

Microsoft Edge is the default web browser on Windows 10, which means it is set to open all web links by default. However, sometimes when you open Edge, it triggers a bug that causes your default apps to reset to Microsoft apps. This can include your default email client, music player, video player, and more.

There are a few reasons why this issue may occur:

• Windows Updates: Sometimes, when you install a Windows update, it can interfere with your default app settings and reset them to Microsoft apps.
• Edge Updates: Similar to Windows updates, updates to the Edge browser can also cause your default app settings to reset.
• Registry Errors: Issues with the Windows registry can sometimes lead to this problem.

Now that we understand why this issue occurs, let's explore some solutions to get your default apps back to your preferred choices:

Method 1: Change Default Apps Settings

The first method involves changing the default app settings manually. Here's how you can do it:

1. Click on the Start menu and select Settings.
2. In the Settings window, click on Apps.
3. From the left sidebar, click on Default apps.
4. Scroll down and locate the app category that has been reset to a Microsoft app (e.g., Web browser, Email, Video player).
5. Click on the current default app and select your preferred app from the list.
6. Repeat the above step for each app category that has been reset.

Once you have set your preferred apps, close the Settings window and check if the issue is resolved. If not, let's move on to the next method.

Method 2: Use PowerShell to Reset Default Apps

If the first method didn't work, you can try resetting the default apps using PowerShell. Follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the Start button and select Windows PowerShell (Admin). If you don't see this option, select Command Prompt (Admin) instead.
2. In the PowerShell window, type the following command and press Enter: Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
3. Wait for the command to execute. This may take a few minutes.
4. Once the command finishes running, close PowerShell and restart your computer.

After your computer restarts, check if the default apps have been restored to your preferred choices. If not, let's move on to the final method.

Method 3: Perform a System Restore

If the previous methods didn't work, you can try performing a system restore to a point before the issue occurred. Here's how:

1. Click on the Start menu and type System Restore. Select the Create a restore point option from the search results.
2. In the System Properties window, click on the System Restore button.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to choose a restore point before the issue started.
4. Once the system restore is complete, your computer will restart.

After the restart, check if the default apps have been restored. If they are still not back to your preferred choices, you may need to seek further assistance from a technical support professional.

We hope that one of the methods mentioned above helped you resolve the issue of default apps resetting to Microsoft apps after starting Edge. Remember to keep your Windows and Edge browser up to date to minimize the chances of encountering this problem in the future.

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