How to restore (not recently closed) tabs ?

Question

I have opened %localappdata%\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default and I think I found the tabs I am looking for.

Then, I tried to open lsauer.net but it doesn't. Does this work for others ? If not, is there an alternative ?

Answer 1

Hi @Sara Jimenez,

Normally, to restore tabs, you'll only need to go to History (Ctrl+H) --> Recently closed. This is the recommended way to restore your tabs.

If you need to restore the tabs that are not listed there, go to %localappdata%\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Sessions, and you will find some files like Session_xxx or Tabs_xxx. These files store your current tab information. Assuming you already have these files and you want to restore them:

• Make sure you have both the session/tab files copied in another directory.
• Crash Microsoft Edge by ending the process in task manager.
• Delete all the existing files in the Sessions directory and copy your already-prepared session/tab files here.
• Re-open Microsoft Edge and you'll be prompted with the restore session dialog or the ability to go into History and restore each window from that session. Just do the "restore" and you will find the expected tabs show up.

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