how to uninstall microsoft edge

how to uninstall microsoft edge

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To uninstall Microsoft Edge from your Windows PC, you have several methods depending on your Windows version and preferences:

Method 1: Using Command Prompt or PowerShell (Recommended for Windows

10/11)

  1. Open Microsoft Edge and go to the menu (three dots) > Help & feedback > About Microsoft Edge. Note the version number of Edge installed.

  2. Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as Administrator.

  3. Navigate to the Edge installer folder by typing (replace "xxx" with your Edge version number):

    cd %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\Microsoft\Edge\Application\xxx\Installer
    
  4. Run the uninstall command:

    setup.exe --uninstall --system-level --verbose-logging --force-uninstall
    
  5. Confirm any prompts. Edge will be uninstalled immediately without needing a restart

Method 2: Using Windows Settings (If Uninstall Option is Available)

  • Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
  • Scroll to Microsoft Edge, click the three dots, and if the Uninstall option is enabled, click it to remove Edge

Note: On many systems, the uninstall button is disabled by default because Edge is integrated with Windows.

Method 3: Editing the Registry to Enable Uninstall

  1. Open Registry Editor (regedit).

  2. Navigate to:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Microsoft Edge
    
  3. Find the value named NoRemove and change it from 1 to 0.

  4. Restart your PC.

  5. Now try uninstalling Edge via Settings > Apps again

Method 4: Using Third-Party Uninstaller Tools

  • Use tools like Revo Uninstaller or Wise Program Uninstaller to forcibly remove Edge and clean leftover files and extensions

Additional Notes

  • Some Microsoft 365 features may still require Edge.
  • You can prevent Edge from reinstalling via Windows Update by using specific block tools or manual settings
  • Complete removal includes deleting Edge folders manually:

    TASKKILL /F /IM msedge.exe  
    RD /S /Q "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge"  
    RD /S /Q "C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Edge"  
    RD /S /Q "C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge"
    

(Use with caution)

These methods provide a comprehensive approach to uninstall Microsoft Edge from Windows 10 or 11 systems.

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