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missing msedge_proxy.exe

Anonymous
2021-10-15T05:31:34+00:00

I have this problem, when I choose to install a site as an app, it will create a shortcut on my desktop screen. But when I click on it, it says "Windows is searching for msedge_proxy.edge. To locate the file yourself, please click browse." I browse and chose a file and it worked.

The thing is, I deleted msedge_proxy.edge permanently because I thought it was an application that I was going to uninstall. I didn't know it's for the shortcut.

Is there a way to bring back the msedge_proxy.edge so I don't have to browse a file when opening a site shortcut? So that the app will just open like usual. I don't really understand these things so I hope you can help with solutions. I'm quite anxious about these things.

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Anonymous
2021-10-15T06:16:45+00:00

Hi, I'm Robinson, and I’m happy to help you today.

I know how frustrating this may be for you but I'll do my very best to help you.

You can repair the Edge from the Apps settings.

1-Click on Start then click on Settings

2-Click on Apps then search for the Edge and click on that

3-Click on Modify the click to repair

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-10-15T06:56:15+00:00

    Hello, Robinson. Thank you for your reply.

    I tried to modify and repair the Edge on Settings. Then, a new msedge_proxy.exe added to my file folder. It didn't work at first, but after I clicked on run as administrator, it worked!

    A huge thank you for your help! Finally, I can open it without browsing a file first. Once again, thank you so much. I hope you have a nice day! :)

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-10-15T13:02:09+00:00

    That's great Cecilla Jeanne!

    Have a great day!

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-10-15T05:47:01+00:00

    Hi, thank you so much for replying.

    I clicked the "download tool now" and accept the terms. Then it says "What do you want to do?" Option 1 is "upgrade this pc now" and option 2 is "create installation media" which one should I choose? Is this the right step?

    Also, do I need to backup files for this?

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-10-15T05:33:25+00:00

    Hello,

    You can go to Control Panel, Program, find Edge and right click, repair.

    If not , you will have do a inplace upgrade to fix the missing system files.

    1: Aka.ms/winup

    2: Press download Media Creation tool

    3: Accept terms, follow steps

    4: Choose keep personal files/apps.

    5: Install

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