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I have Windows 10 Pro running my computer and would like to completely get rid of Edge. I don't use it and don't plan on ever using it so it's basically just a nuisance to me. Any help would be appreciated.
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As far as I know, it isn't possible to get rid of Edge completely. However, you can install some other web browser and set it as the system default.
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I hope this is helpful! Best Regards, Utkarsh
Also true for Office 365: quietly adding a feature to open links in Edge instead of the default browser until changed in a somewhat hidden entry in the advanced option page. I can also report that I'm synchronizing my Office settings across my devices, and this specific entry never synchronizes for some reason...
Hi Wild C, I am Sumit, an Independent Advisor here to help you. Welcome to the Microsoft Community.
Sorry, but you cannot remove Edge - this is by design. It is the same for all Operating systems like Android and MacOS, where Chrome and Safari cannot be uninstalled. Edge facilitates some critical components of OS functioning, like Windows Spotlight, so even if someone tells you to remove it, it will probably create issues down the road.
If you search from the Taskbar, it will redirect to Bing - also by design.
You can alwaysfile feedback to Microsoft at https://aka.ms/WindowsFeedbackApp
Hope this helps.
Search for MSEdgeRedirect. It'll fix it so all links open in your default browser, as well as letting you change your search engine, and other settings from the Microsoft defaults.