How to Restore MSN as Homepage in Microsoft Edge (Complete Guide)

If MSN is no longer opening when you start Microsoft Edge, you can restore it as your homepage in just a few steps. This often happens after browser updates, resets, profile changes, or when another website replaces your homepage without notice.

This guide explains how to restore MSN as the homepage in Microsoft Edge, how to make it open on startup, and how to fix common issues if the setting does not stick.

Why MSN Is Removed as Homepage in Edge

MSN is closely linked with Microsoft Edge, but it can still be removed or replaced.

Common reasons include:

• Microsoft Edge updates
• Resetting Edge settings
• Installing browser extensions
• Changing search or startup preferences
• Signing in with a different Edge profile

When this happens, Edge usually switches to a blank page or another website.

Restore MSN as Homepage in Microsoft Edge

This method restores MSN as the homepage icon destination.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Open Microsoft Edge
2. Click the three-dot menu in the top right
3. Select Settings
4. Click Appearance from the left panel
5. Find the Show home button option
6. Turn the toggle On
7. Select Enter URL
8. Type https://www.msn.com
9. Close Settings

Clicking the Home icon in Edge will now open MSN.

Set MSN to Open Automatically on Startup

Setting the homepage alone does not always make MSN open when Edge starts. You must configure startup behavior separately.

Steps

1. Open Edge Settings
2. Click Start, home, and new tabs
3. Under When Edge starts, select Open these pages
4. Click Add a new page
5. Enter https://www.msn.com
6. Click Add

Now, MSN will open automatically every time Edge launches.

Restore MSN on the New Tab Page

If MSN is missing from new tabs, you can restore it.

Steps

1. Open a new tab in Edge
2. Click the Settings icon on the new tab page
3. Choose Layout and Background
4. Select Custom
5. Enable Content
6. Choose Content source as MSN

This brings back news, weather, and trending stories.

Fix MSN Homepage Not Saving in Edge

If MSN keeps reverting to another page, try these fixes.

Check for Extensions

Some extensions override homepage settings.

Steps:

• Go to Edge Settings
• Click Extensions
• Disable suspicious or recently installed extensions
• Restart Edge

Disable Startup Boost

Startup Boost can interfere with homepage behavior.

Steps:

1. Go to Edge Settings
2. Select System and performance
3. Turn off Startup boost
4. Restart Edge

Check Edge Profile Sync

Profile syncing can overwrite homepage settings.

Steps:

• Open Edge Settings
• Click Profiles
• Temporarily turn off sync
• Set MSN as homepage again

Reset Edge Homepage Settings (Last Resort)

If settings are broken, reset Edge preferences.

Steps:

1. Open Edge Settings
2. Click Reset settings
3. Select Restore settings to their default values
4. Confirm reset

After reset, repeat the steps to set MSN as your homepage.

This does not delete bookmarks or saved passwords.

Final Thoughts

Restoring MSN as your homepage in Microsoft Edge is simple once you adjust the correct settings. Many users only set the homepage button and forget startup behavior, which causes confusion. By configuring both homepage and startup pages, MSN will consistently open when you expect it to.

If the setting does not stick, checking extensions and sync usually solves the issue.