How to Restore Last Session in Edge: 3 Ways to Do It

Reopen last session and never lose your work again

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Today we’ll show you how to restore the previous session in Edge.

So if you’re pissed off because you’re frequently losing your tabs after a crash or accidentally closing the browser, don’t be. Just follow the steps below.

How do I restore the previous session in Microsoft Edge?

1. Change Edge startup settings

  1. Click the Menu button and select Settings.
    edge settings
  2. Select Start, home, and new tabs.
    start, home, and new tab settings
  3. Make sure to select Open tabs from the previous session.
    open tabs from previous session

By making these changes, you’ll always restore previous session in Microsoft Edge when you open the browser.

2. Use Restore window option

  1. When the Edge starts, don’t open any new tabs.
  2. Right-click the tab bar.
  3. Select Restore window.

This is a simple method, and it should help you Restore previous session in Microsoft Edge Chromium version.

3. Use the History feature

  1. Press Windows key + H.
  2. This will open the History panel.
  3. Hold Ctrl and select the websites that you want to restore.

Alternatively, you can use Ctrl + Shift + T to restore tabs in Edge.

How to restore previous session in Edge after crash?

  1. Start Edge again.
  2. A new window will appear asking you to restore pages. Click on Restore.
    restore button
  3. Your previous session will now be restored.

How do I restore a closed window in Edge?

  1. Right-click the address bar.
  2. Select the Restore window option.
  3. Alternatively, use Ctrl + Shift + T keyboard shortcut to quickly restore it.

As you can see, it’s pretty easy to restore previous session in Microsoft Edge, and you can do it by using any methods that we mentioned above.

In case you’re having additional problems, we suggest reading our guide on how to reopen Edge tabs if Reopen closed tab has disappeared.

We also have a guide that tackles Edge crashing, so don’t miss it if you want to fix the core of the problem. This isn’t the only issue, and we already wrote about Edge freezing in detail in previous guides.

In case you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, just let us know in the comments below.

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Ivan Jenic

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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting. When he's not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.

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