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Full Fix: Microsoft Edge window position issues
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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MicrosoftEdgewas introduced inWindows 10as a default browser, and even though this is a modern browser it has its share of issues. One problem that users reported is that Microsoft Edge doesn’t remember window position, so let’s see how to fix this problem.
Microsoft Edge is a completely new browser and it’s designed as a replacement forInternet Explorer. Even though Microsoft Edge fixed many of the shortcomings that Internet Explorer had, Edge has its own problems.
One of these problems is related to window position and users reported that Microsoft Edge doesn’t remember the position and size of the window once you close it. This isn’t a big problem, but it can certainly be irritating. Fortunately, there are a few potential workarounds available.
How to fix Microsoft Edge window position issues?
Microsoft Edge is a great browser, but some users encountered issues with window position in Edge. This is usually a minor problem, and speaking of Edge issues, here are some similar problems that users reported:
Solution 1 – Consider using a different browser
If window position problems in Microsoft Edge keep appearing, you might want to consider switching to a different browser. This is just a small but annoying problem, and if you can’t fix it, maybe this is the right time to switch to a different browser, such asOperaOne.
In terms of features, Opera One is much better than Edge. The differences are so big that is quite strange to compare them.
Top featuresthat Opera One offers:
With a focus on privacy and features that are useful to users, Opera One is clearing in the lead here. If you like to learn more about it, see ourOpera Review.
Opera One
Solution 2 – Use right-click to close Edge
This is a potential workaround and few users claim that it works. According to them, you can make Microsoft Edge remember window position after closing simply by clicking the X button with the rightmousebutton.
To do that, right-click the X button, keep it pressed and double-click the X button with the left mouse button. This is an unusual workaround, but few users claim that it works, so you might want to try it out.
Solution 3 – Install the latest update
This is a software problem with Microsoft Edge, and since Microsoft is aware of this issue, it should be fixed by downloading a specific update. This is just a minor and harmless issue, therefore it might not be fixed in the near future. Nevertheless, be sure to regularly useWindows Updateand keep your Windows 10 up to date.
For the most part, Windows 10 installs the missing updates automatically, but sometimes you might miss a couple of updates due to certain issues on your system. However, you can always check for updates manually by doing the following:
If any updates are available, they will be downloaded automatically and installed as soon as you restart your PC. After the latest updates are installed, check if the problem is still there.
Solution 4 – Reset Microsoft Edge from Settings
Sometimes there might be a glitch with Microsoft Edge, and in order to fix it, you need to reset Microsoft Edge to the default. This is rather simple, and you can do it with just a couple of clicks. You can reset Edge by following these steps:
After doing that, Microsoft Edge will reset to the default and the problem should be completely resolved.
If this doesn’t work out for you, there’s another way to achieve this but it’s more complex. See our solution down below that uses PowerShell.
Solution 5 – Use the keyboard shortcut to close Edge
According to users, in order to fix window position issues in Edge, you might want to close the application using the keyboard shortcut. This is a strange workaround, but it works according to users.
Simply pressAlt + F4while in Edge to close it. After the application closes, start it again and it will retain its position.
Bear in mind that this is just a workaround, so you’ll need to repeat it every time in order to prevent this issue from appearing again.
Solution 6 – Launch Microsoft Edge using a desktop shortcut
This is another workaround, but according to users, it might be helpful if you’re having problems with Edge and window position. It seems that Edge resets its window position and size if you start it using theTaskbarorStart Menuicon.
However, if you start the application using the desktop shortcut, the application will retain its size and position. This sounds like a strange workaround, but it works according to users, so you might want to try it out.
Solution 7 – Create a new user account
Sometimes this problem can occur due to a corrupted user account. Your account can get corrupted for various reasons, and if that happens, you might encounter window position issues in Microsoft Edge.
Since it’s quite hard to repair a corrupted account, it’s advised to create a new account and move your personal files to it. This is quite simple, and you can do it by following these steps:
After you create a new account, switch to it and check if the problem is still there. If the issue doesn’t appear, you’ll have to move all your personal files to the new account and start using it instead of your old one.
Solution 8 – Use PowerShell to reset Edge
According to users, if you’re having Microsoft Edge window position problems, you might be able to solve them simply by resetting Edge to the default.
This is a complex operation and you should first take a look atresetting Edge from settingsfirst.
To continue with PowerShell in order to reset Edge, you need to remove a couple of files by doing the following:
Now you need to run a Powershell command to complete the process. To do that, follow these steps:
After doing that, the problem should be completely resolved and Microsoft Edge should start working again.
Solution 9 – Perform System Restore
If this problem started appearing recently, it’s possible to fix it usingSystem Restore. In case you’re not familiar, System Restore is a great feature that allows you to restore your system to the previous version and fix various issues along the way.
To perform a System Restore, you just need to follow these steps:
Once your system is restored, check if the problem still appears. If not, it’s possible that a system update caused this issue to appear, so keep a close eye on updates.
Microsoft Edge window position issues can be a minor hindrance, but until an official fix is released, you might have to rely on workarounds and third-party solutions.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
