How to create a shortcut to "Repair Microsoft Edge"

This time, I will show you how to create a shortcut for "Repair Microsoft Edge".

Repairing Microsoft Edge may help resolve issues such as when Microsoft Edge stops working or crashes.

In a previous article, we introduced how to do this from "Apps and Features (Windows 10)" and "Installed Apps (Windows 11)", but in some environments the "Change" button may be grayed out and you may not be able to do this.

Installed Apps - Microsoft Edge - More Options
Installed Apps – Microsoft Edge – More Options

If you create a shortcut, you can run "Repair Microsoft Edge" even if the "Change" button is grayed out, so please try creating one.

Your PC administrator may have restricted it from running.

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How to create a shortcut to "Repair Microsoft Edge"

1. Right-click on an empty area of ​​the desktop > New > Shortcut.

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2. The "Create Shortcut" window will open, so copy and paste the following command under "Type the location of the item":

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate\MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe" /install appguid={56EB18F8-B008-4CBD-B6D2-8C97FE7E9062}&appname=Microsoft%20Edge&needsadmin=true&repairtype=windowsonlinerepair
Create Shortcut - What item would you like to create a shortcut for?
Create Shortcut – What item would you like to create a shortcut for?

3. Click Next.

4. Under "Enter a name for this shortcut," "MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe" is entered, so change it to "Repair Microsoft Edge" or something similar and click "Finish."

Create Shortcut - Give your shortcut a name.
Create Shortcut – Give your shortcut a name.

This will create a shortcut, so double-click it to run it.

"Repair Microsoft Edge" shortcut
"Repair Microsoft Edge" shortcut

The "User Account Control" message will appear. Click "Yes" to open "Repair Microsoft Edge."

Repair Microsoft Edge
Repair Microsoft Edge

Clicking "Repair" will automatically download and install the latest version of Microsoft Edge.

Installing Microsoft Edge
Installing Microsoft Edge

Once the installation is complete, Repair Microsoft Edge will automatically close and Microsoft Edge will open.

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Driven by questions arising from my daily PC use and the desire to "do more," I have been pursuing self-study in Windows since around 2008. I am sharing the "aha!" techniques and solutions I discovered through trial and error with the sole purpose of helping you in your PC life.

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