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How to set default account for Microsoft Edge {on Windows 11} to use...

Anonymous
2023-05-04T20:04:33+00:00

We are using Windows 11 on a laptop. When my wife starts Microsoft edge, it automatically starts with my profile, and I am automatically logged in. I want Edge to start with my wife's account/profile. I have been unable to get Edge to do this. It starts with my account/profile and then I have to switch it to my wife's account. I have searched the internet for a solution, but nothing that I tried has worked.

The last thing I tried was going to SETTINGS -> PROFILES in Edge. Two profiles showed up, mine and my wife's. There were three "ellipses" next to mine {but not hers}. I removed my profile, and this was successful, however, it did not change Edge startup behavior.

I am the "Administrator" on the laptop.

Any help would be appreciated.

Regards.

Microsoft Edge | Profile, sync, and sign in | Windows 11

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-01-30T17:21:44+00:00

    kindly use this

    edge://settings/profiles/multiProfileSettings

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-05-04T23:34:38+00:00

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

    You can use this procedure to reset Edge, and then configure your wife's profile as the default profile.

    Step 1:

    1-Close the Microsoft Edge

    2-Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open the Task Manager

    3-Search for Microsoft Edge

    4-Right-click on that and select "End task"

    Step 2:

    1-Right-click on Start then click on Run

    2-Type: %localappdata%\Microsoft\Edge and click on Ok

    3-Right-click on the folder "User Data" and select rename

    4-Enter a new name for the folder like "User DataOld" and press Enter to rename it

    5-Then open Microsoft Edge and follow the instructions to configure the profile

    Alert: This procedure will remove all Edge data and settings.

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