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How to Reset Web Browser

JovemarL
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How to Reset Your Internet Browser to Default.

This article will teach you how to reset your internet browser.

 

Resetting your browser will optimize your browsing experience by bringing it back to it's default state.

There are some Pros and Cons when it comes to resetting your browser to it's default.

Below are some of the Pros and Cons that you may have to consider before doing this.

 

Pros

  • Increase your browsing speed.
  • May remove/block annoying pop-ups.
  • Clear some extra disc space on your device.
  • Will disable all plugins,addons and extensions that slows down your browsing and user can just selectively enable the important ones.

Cons

  • Older versions of some browsers may remove auto-fill information, bookmarks, favourites and saved passwords.
  • Will reset you Homepage to it's Browser's default.

 

Windows Internet Explorer Version 11

Step 1.

Open Internet Explorer and click on settings on the upper right corner just below the close button and go to Internet Options.

 

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Step 2.

Then go to Advance Tab and click on Reset.

 

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Step 3.

A new window will come up. Read the included settings that will be rese before clicking reset.

IMPORTANT Do not tick on delete personal settings if you do not want to delete saved passwords”

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Mozilla Firefox Version 62

Step 1.

Open Mozilla Firefox and click on settings on the upper right corner just below the close button and go to Help.4.png

Step 2.

In Help look for Troubleshooting Information5.png

 

Step 3.

In Troubleshooting Information Click on Refresh Firefox on the upper right side of the page6.png

 

Step 4.

A confirmation windown will come up and click on refresh.7.png

 

 

Google Chrome Version 60

Step 1.

Open Google Chrome and click on settings on the upper right corner just below the close button and go to Settings.8.png

 

Step 2.

Inside Settings Click inside the Search Box and type reset9.png

 

Step 3.

The Reset Option will appear Click it10.png

 

Step 4.

A confirmation Window will come up.Read the settings that will get reset before clicking Reset Button.

Note You may click on learn more if you want to check all the changes that it will do”

Ticking the Help make Chrome better by reporting the current settings is optional”

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