How to delete Microsoft Edge from a computer?

[Khushi]

Does anyone know how to delete Microsoft Edge from a computer? Please share!

 

[SK_Tech]

On Windows 10/11, Microsoft Edge is built in, so you can’t fully delete it, but you can disable or replace it. The easiest way is to install another browser (like Chrome or Firefox) and set it as your default. You can also hide Edge from the taskbar and start menu so it doesn’t get in the way.

 

[danisjohn]

Microsoft Edge is a built-in Windows browser and cannot be fully uninstalled through normal methods. However, you can disable it by changing your default browser and hiding Edge shortcuts. Advanced users can remove it using PowerShell commands, but this is not recommended as it may affect system stability.

 

[jainnorton]

To remove Microsoft Edge from your computer, you can typically uninstall it through the Windows settings app or, if necessary, use PowerShell. For Windows 10 and 11, you can go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features, locate Edge, and select "Uninstall".

 

[simran]

Microsoft Edge is a core part of Windows and cannot be fully deleted through standard methods. However, you can disable or hide it by setting another browser as default and removing Edge shortcuts. On some systems, you can uninstall Edge via Settings > Apps > Installed apps, but this option may be blocked after certain updates. For advanced users, command-line methods can remove Edge, but it's not recommended as it may affect system stability.

 

[Rathore]

Microsoft Edge is an inbuilt Microsoft browser that cannot be uninstalled completely in the normal course. Nonetheless, you are able to disable it by switching your default Web browser and removing Edge shortcuts. Tenured users can uninstall it with PowerShell commands, but this is not advised because of potentially having an impact on system stability.

 

[riyanroshan]

Microsoft Edge is integrated into Windows 10 and 11, so it cannot be fully uninstalled through normal methods. You can, however:

1. Disable or hide it: Set another browser as default.
2. Remove updates: Go to Settings → Apps → Installed Updates → Uninstall updates (Edge updates only).
3. Use PowerShell (Advanced): For older Edge versions, running PowerShell commands can remove it, but Windows may reinstall it automatically.

For most users, simply disabling it and using another browser is safest.

If you want, I can provide the exact PowerShell command for removal.