How do I remove Edge from my computer completely?

Anonymous
2023-11-04T16:20:01+00:00

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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Stefan Blom 351.5K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2023-11-04T18:30:01+00:00

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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2023-11-04T18:28:29+00:00

Hi Wild, Welcome to the Microsoft Community. I am a Microsoft user just like you, and I hope you are well.

Please note: This is a user-to-user community forum. We are users just like you who help others. We are not employees of Microsoft.

Microsoft Edge is the web browser recommended by Microsoft and is the default web browser for Windows. Because Windows supports applications that rely on the web platform, our default web browser is an essential component of our operating system and can’t be uninstalled. To provide our users with compatibility, compliance, accessibility, and performance, we'll continue updating Microsoft Edge through the browser installer or Windows updates.

I am NOT a Microsoft Agent/Employee.

I hope this is helpful! Best Regards, Utkarsh

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-11-05T04:00:02+00:00

    I tried your method and as soon as I hit Enter this is what I got - three times:

    Remove-AppxPackage : Deployment failed with HRESULT: 0x80073CFA, Removal failed. Please contact your software vendor. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x80073CFA) error 0x80070032: AppX Deployment Remove operation on package Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_44.19041.3570.0_neutral__8wekyb3d8bbwe from: C:\WINDOWS\SystemApps\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe failed. This app is part of Windows and cannot be uninstalled on a per-user basis. An administrator can attempt to remove the app from the computer using Turn Windows Features on or off. However, it may not

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-11-05T09:18:07+00:00

    Hi, sorry for that. First of all see: Why can't I uninstall Microsoft Edge? - Microsoft Support Read it as it is official from Microsoft

    This video is from Britec09 on YouTube. He has been around for a long time and can be trusted.

    - Malware Removal, PC Repair and How-to Videos (briteccomputers.co.uk) Search for 'remove Microsoft edge'

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-11-05T11:57:44+00:00

    Thanks. Maybe if I can just block it so it doesn't show up every time I click on a link!

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