Resetting Browsers to Default Settings

Before you begin 

Occasionally, users experience a loss of functionality in their browsers. There are as many reasons for this as there are symptoms. For instance, they may lose the ability to print due to a plugin. This tutorial provides links to guides for resetting internet browsers back to default settings.

  • Is recommended to try updating your browser and restarting it before following the next steps
  • You may try the quick steps or click in the guide(s) for more in-depth information

Steps

Google Chrome

Google Article: Reset Chrome Settings to Default

  1. On your computer, open Chrome.
  2. At the top right, select More (icon is three vertical dots), then choose Settings.
  3. Select Reset settings,  Restore settings to their original defaults, then  Reset settings.

Mozilla FireFox 

Mozilla Firefox Article: How to clear the Firefox cache

  1. Click the menu button (icon with three horizontal lines) and select Help
  2. Choose More troubleshooting information.
  3. Click the Refresh Firefox button on the right side of the page.
  4. In the confirmation window that appears, click Refresh Firefox.
  5. Firefox will close and restart.
  6. When it finishes, a window will show the data that was imported. Click Finish.
  7. Choose whether to restore your previous windows and tabs, then click Let’s go!

Safari

Safari Article:  Clear Cache and Cookies in Safari

  1. With Safari open, select Safari from the top menu
  2. Select Settings and then select the Privacy tab
  3. Select Manage Website, Data
  4. Select Remove All and then Remove Now

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge Article: How to manage and clear your cache and cookies

  1. Select the menu button on the top right corner (icon is three vertical dots), then select Privacy
  2. In the Privacy tab, select Clear browsing data