I used one of those all-in-one Windows debloaters recently, and it completely removed Microsoft Edge. Now, whenever I try to install it from the official Microsoft website, it just flashes a command prompt and doesn't do anything. I've searched online for solutions, but nothing seems to work. I'm really stuck here and would appreciate any help!
3 Answers
One option is to consider a repair install of Windows. Just look up 'repair install Windows 11' and follow the instructions. This should hopefully fix any issues caused by the debloater.
You might want to try downloading the full offline MSI installer for Edge instead of using the online one. You can find it here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/business/download?form=MA13FJ. This sometimes helps with installation problems like yours.
If that doesn't work, you can try resetting your PC. Press Windows Key + I to open Settings, go to System > Recovery, and select 'Reset this PC.' Just make sure to choose 'keep my files' so that your personal files aren't deleted. But beware, you'll need to reinstall your apps afterwards! I’d recommend backing up your important files first just in case the reset doesn’t keep everything as promised. And seriously, avoid those debloater tools in the future—they can really mess things up!
I wouldn’t trust that 'Reset this PC' option too much; it can sometimes break things even more. Just be cautious when using it.