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While the problem may disappear after updating the web client, it can turn into a reoccurring problem.

What Is the Microsoft Edge Profile Error?

Edge Web Data file

The Microsoft Edge profile error is a very common issue that mainly appears on launching the web app.

The error means that Edge has failed to sign in to your profile.

There can be various reasons behind the profile error.

Disable Extensions in Edge

Restart Microsoft Edge

The profile error might appear due to a web app temporary glitch.

The best thing to try in this situation is to start your web client.

To restart, close Microsoft Edge and thenopen the Task Manager.

Three dots next to Edge

In the Task Manager, switch to theProcessestab and close all the Edge-related services.

After that, open Microsoft Edge and check for the issue.

Delete the Microsoft Edge Web Data File

The Web Data file contains the browsing data of Microsoft Edge.

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For various reasons, this file can get corrupted and cause different issues, including the profile error.

The solution, in this case, is to delete the Web Data file.

Worry not; deleting this file will not adversely impact your surfing app.

Reset settings to their default values option of Edge

Reboot your gear and test whether you are still facing the problem.

If yes, try the next solution on the list.

The steps will be different for each antivirus program, so consult your product’s documentation for more information.

Export favorites option of Edge

Remove Unnecessary Extensions From Microsoft Edge

Extensions add new features and functions to a web app.

But certain extensions can interfere with the functioning of the net surf tool and cause different issues.

As a solution, you will have to remove all such problematic extensions from the surfing app.

Saving the Favorites file in computer

If not, it means one of the installed extensions was causing the issue.

Resetting Microsoft Edge will bring all its options back to default.

Executing this fix will hopefully eliminate the issue if it is being sparked by misconfigured surfing app configs.

Import Bookmarks of Microsoft Edge

But before creating a new profile, you must export your bookmarks.

Here’s how to export bookmarks in Microsoft Edge.

You’ve exported the Edge bookmarks.

To create a new user profile in Microsoft Edge:

You now have a new user profile.

press the drop icon, chooseFavorites or bookmarks HTML file, and clickChoose file.

grab the HTML file containing your Edge bookmarks, and clickOpen.

Microsoft Edge will import your bookmarks immediately.

Among all, the one that has been in talk lately is the Microsoft Edge profile error.

Fortunately, it’s possible for you to easily troubleshoot the error by trying the above fixes.