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?

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 10

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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
    2020-10-26T20:06:32+00:00

    THIS SUCKS THAT I CAN'T UNINSTALL A PROGRAM (EDGE) I DO NOT WANT. I SEE WHY PEOPLE LEAN TOWARDS APPLE

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-07-18T17:40:39+00:00

    As far as I'm concerned this should be renamed as a Virus, as it was installed on my PC without my consent and will not allow removal. Another gem from the Nazi software company!!!!!!!!

    found a way to delete the damn folder in systemapp.

    download a file called    EMCO UnLock IT 5    you can run it and locate the folder in systemapp and unlock it.  then you can delete the folder

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-07-17T03:18:35+00:00

    You have invaded my computer with this horrible EDGE. I don't have time to fight back. Get rid of it! It is btw horrible.

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-08-01T12:03:09+00:00

    I was able to delete Edge from the SystemApps directory, here are the steps I performed - hope it works for you.

    1 -- Open a command prompt (cmd.exe) as an administrator.

    2 -- run explorer.exe to launch Windows Explorer (as an administrator).

    3 -- Navigate to C:\Windows\SystemApps.

    4 -- Rename Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe as Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe_old.

    5 -- Right click on the folder Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe_old and select properties.

    6 -- Select the "Security" tab at the top of the ACL box.

    7 -- Select the "Advanced" option.

    8 -- Under the "Permissions" tab, select the blue highlighted "Change" link next to the UAC Shield IF your administrative account is not the owner of the Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe_old folder.  IF your account is the owner, skip to step #11.

    9 -- Begin typing your administrator account name in the "Enter the object name to select (examples):" field box and select "Check Names".  If your account is recognized on your local domain, it will auto-populate the fully qualified name of your account object.

    10 -- Select OK to close the Select User or Group prompt.

    11 -- Back at the Permissions tab, select "Enable inheritance".

    12 -- Check the "Replace all child object permission entries with inheritable permission entries from this object" and then select apply.

    13 -- Finally, close out all UAC dialogue boxes and navigate back to C:\Windows\SystemApps\ in your explorer session and delete the Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe_old folder.

    ** NOTES **

    Ensure Edge isn't running (no active browser sessions) in Task Manager.

    If your Windows 10 account isn't recognized as an Administrator's account (privileged access), have the machine owner create an administrative account for you or simply perform these steps.

    Sometimes you will have to reopen Windows Explorer to read in the new folder edited Security permissions.

    Good luck

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