How do I remove Microsoft Edge From Windows 10?

Anonymous
2020-06-11T00:50:33+00:00

I've poked around and all threads on this question seem to have been locked. I'm not sure why we're forced to have edge installed if we don't want it. Can someone please provide exact instructions on how to remove Edge?

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Anonymous
2020-10-27T21:33:02+00:00

Hey there, everyone

Microsoft Edge cannot be uninstalled from Windows. This is because the browser is built into Windows - but gets updates separately from the Windows Update client. 

No matter which command you decide to run in PowerShell, this will not work. You can, of course, use an alternative browser. To do this, please download and install a browser of your choice though the Microsoft Store, or though the web browser. 

Once you launch the other web browser, such as Chrome, it will ask you if you want to make that browser a default browser. Once you select this, everything should open in Chrome, and not Edge. 

For those who are saying that Microsoft is forcing you to use Edge. You can use a different browser instead of Edge. Just like, if you were using an iPhone, you can install another browser instead of the built-in browser called Safari. Android systems have a built-in browser too, which cannot be uninstalled, but you are able to use a different browser too. 

Is this something new? No, browsers have always been built into the OS. Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 have Internet Explorer which is built into the OS. Windows 8, 8.1, 10 also have Edge built in too. 

As nothing more can be added to this thread, I am going to go ahead and lock the thread. If you would like to leave feedback about Microsoft Edge. You can do so via the Feedback Icon within the browser next to your Avatar (Profile Picture). 

Regards,

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-07-11T02:45:32+00:00

    I want this new microsoft edge gone unable to do all the things i was doing get it off my computer

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-07-11T02:34:39+00:00

    please for the love of god add a freaking uninstall button to the new edge so that we don't have to suffer with terrible software on our computer please and thank you

    The New Edge Chromium can be uninstalled in settings in the browser. In "apps" and in Control panel where your programs and features are.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-07-11T02:32:39+00:00

    I've poked around and all threads on this question seem to have been locked. I'm not sure why we're forced to have edge installed if we don't want it. Can someone please provide exact instructions on how to remove Edge?

    I am a bit surprised that so many answers here think you have New Edge?

    You cant remove Edge from Windows 10. Its the "windows" for system functions as settings, Updates, etc.

    Do NOT use it as a browser! 

    However, get the New Edge. Not only is it pretty freaking good. But it also removes old Edge as a browser, and replaces it with New Edge Chromium.

    I wrote a few words about it here:

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftedge/forum/all/new-edge-chromium-is-fantastic-its-as-good-as-old/6bae4ce7-f355-4b42-a4b0-e2caf117957c

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-07-11T01:47:00+00:00

    Hi,  Thank you -worked so far - But as am happy with how computer works, Am going to turn off the auto updates. So hopefully will not happen again.

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