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)
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Open Microsoft Edge and go to the menu (three dots) > Help & feedback > About Microsoft Edge. Note the version number of Edge installed.
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Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as Administrator.
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Navigate to the Edge installer folder by typing (replace "xxx" with your Edge version number):
cd %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\Microsoft\Edge\Application\xxx\Installer
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Run the uninstall command:
setup.exe --uninstall --system-level --verbose-logging --force-uninstall
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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
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Open Registry Editor (regedit).
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Navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Microsoft Edge
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Find the value named
NoRemove
and change it from1
to0
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Restart your PC.
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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
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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.