How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge from Windows 10

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HOW-TOHow to Uninstall Microsoft Edge from Windows 10

ByBrian Burgess
Last Updated on April 17, 2020

Whether you need to get rid of the beta version or it’s not your flavor, it’s easy to uninstall Microsoft Edge (Chromium version).



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We showed you how to install the new chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser. While it is a much better browser than the legacy version, it might not be for you. The good news is, unlike the legacy version, you can uninstall it like any other app. Here’s how to do just and uninstall Microsoft Edge from your Windows 10 system.

Uninstall Microsoft Edge from Windows 10
If you have already installed Microsoft Edge it’s a piece of cake to uninstall, too. First, head to Settings > Apps.

For this example, I have both the stable version and the beta version. Then scroll down under the Apps & features section and click on Microsoft Edge (or the version you want to get rid of). Now click the Uninstall button. You will get a second prompt where you need to click Uninstall again.

If you’re sure you want to uninstall it, you will be prompted a third time to click Uninstall. Note that here that you can also check the “Also clear your browsing data” box. If you think you’ll be reinstalling Edge at a later time, don’t check the box. That way you’re browsing data won’t need a full reset. If you’re done with it for good – check the box to clear browsing data.

That’s all there is to it. Just a few clicks of the mouse to uninstall Edge. After it’s uninstalled, you’ll be directed to a page that asks why you uninstalled it. You can fill this out if you want or just close out of the page.

This works if Edge is not your cup of tea. And it also works if you’ve been using the beta or dev versions of the browser and want to stay on the official stable version.

Remember it’s truly cross-platform (unlike the legacy version). It’s available for Windows 10, 8, 7, macOS, Android, and iOS. For more on using the new browser check out our archive of Edge articles. There you will find tips like how to manage tracking protection. And how to pin websites to the taskbar.

 

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HOW-TOHow to Uninstall Microsoft Edge from Windows 10

ByBrian Burgess
Last Updated on April 17, 2020

Whether you need to get rid of the beta version or it’s not your flavor, it’s easy to uninstall Microsoft Edge (Chromium version).



COMMENTS

​

We showed you how to install the new chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser. While it is a much better browser than the legacy version, it might not be for you. The good news is, unlike the legacy version, you can uninstall it like any other app. Here’s how to do just and uninstall Microsoft Edge from your Windows 10 system.

Uninstall Microsoft Edge from Windows 10
If you have already installed Microsoft Edge it’s a piece of cake to uninstall, too. First, head to Settings > Apps.

For this example, I have both the stable version and the beta version. Then scroll down under the Apps & features section and click on Microsoft Edge (or the version you want to get rid of). Now click the Uninstall button. You will get a second prompt where you need to click Uninstall again.

If you’re sure you want to uninstall it, you will be prompted a third time to click Uninstall. Note that here that you can also check the “Also clear your browsing data” box. If you think you’ll be reinstalling Edge at a later time, don’t check the box. That way you’re browsing data won’t need a full reset. If you’re done with it for good – check the box to clear browsing data.

That’s all there is to it. Just a few clicks of the mouse to uninstall Edge. After it’s uninstalled, you’ll be directed to a page that asks why you uninstalled it. You can fill this out if you want or just close out of the page.

This works if Edge is not your cup of tea. And it also works if you’ve been using the beta or dev versions of the browser and want to stay on the official stable version.

Remember it’s truly cross-platform (unlike the legacy version). It’s available for Windows 10, 8, 7, macOS, Android, and iOS. For more on using the new browser check out our archive of Edge articles. There you will find tips like how to manage tracking protection. And how to pin websites to the taskbar.

Microsoft Edge is an integral part of the Windows 10 operating system, and it cannot be completely uninstalled like other third-party applications. However, if you prefer not to use Microsoft Edge as your default web browser, you can disable it or use another browser as the default. Here's how:

Option 1: Disable Microsoft Edge

1. Right-click the Start button and select "Task Manager" from the context menu.
2. In the Task Manager window, click on the "More details" option if it's not expanded.
3. Scroll down the list of processes and locate "Microsoft Edge" or "Microsoft Edge (Chromium)".
4. Right-click on the Microsoft Edge process and select "End Task". This will close any open instances of Microsoft Edge.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all instances of Microsoft Edge that are running.
6. Once you've closed all instances of Microsoft Edge, it will be temporarily disabled. It won't open again unless you manually launch it.

Option 2: Set a different browser as the default

1. Open the Settings app by pressing Windows key + I on your keyboard.
2. Click on "Apps" in the Settings window.
3. In the left sidebar, click on "Default apps".
4. Scroll down and locate the "Web browser" section.
5. Click on the current default browser (which is likely set to Microsoft Edge).
6. Select a different web browser from the list of available options. If your preferred browser is not listed, you may need to install it first.
7. Close the Settings app.

After following either of these options, Microsoft Edge will no longer be the default browser on your Windows 10 computer. However, the Microsoft Edge files and components will still be present on your system in case you decide to use it again in the future or if it's required by certain system functionalities.