Microsoft Edge. It’s fast. It’s sleek. And it’s… everywhere. Like glitter after a birthday party, it just won’t go away. Maybe you prefer Chrome, Firefox, or something else entirely. But Edge keeps launching itself back into your life like a clingy ex.
Good news! You’re about to learn how to completely uninstall Microsoft Edge from your PC in a few easy steps. Buckle up, because this guide is simple, fast, and even a bit fun.
Wait a Minute, Can You Even Uninstall Edge?
Here’s the deal. Microsoft does not want you to remove Edge. In fact, if you’ve tried deleting it the regular way, you’ve probably run into some walls — grayed-out buttons, failed uninstalls, or it magically reappearing after a reboot.
But we’ve got workarounds. And they *work*. Just follow along!
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Step 1: Check Your Edge Version
Edge comes in two flavors:
- The Original (Legacy) Edge: This version was replaced by the new Chromium-based Edge.
- The New Edge (Chromium): Based on the same tech as Chrome — which means it’s even more embedded into Windows.
We’re dealing with the new one here. Let’s see what we’re working with:
- Open Edge.
- Click the three dots in the top-right corner.
- Go to Help & Feedback > About Microsoft Edge.
- Note the version number just in case.
Step 2: Open the Power of PowerShell
You can’t uninstall Edge like a typical app. So, we turn to Windows PowerShell — the command line tool that makes a lot of magic happen.
- Press Start and search for PowerShell.
- Right-click and choose Run as Administrator.
Now the fun begins.
Step 3: Locate the Installation Folder
You’ll now find where Edge is hiding. Type this in PowerShell (or copy-paste):
cd $Env:ProgramFiles(x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application
Next, list the folders:
dir
You’ll see a folder named something like 96.0.1054.53 — that’s the version number.
Now run this (replace with what you saw):
cd .\\Installer
Step 4: The Big Delete Command
Time to pull the plug. Run the command below (again, swap in your version number):
.\setup.exe --uninstall --system-level --verbose-logging --force-uninstall
Poof! Edge is gone.
If that doesn’t work, use the full path:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\\Installer\setup.exe" --uninstall --system-level --verbose-logging --force-uninstall
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Step 5: Block It from Reinstalling
Windows updates may try to sneak Edge back onto your system. We’re not letting that happen.
To stop it:
- Open Notepad.
- Paste this text in:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 "DoNotUpdateToEdgeWithChromium"=dword:00000001
- Click File > Save As.
- Change “Save as Type” to All Files.
- Name it blockEdge.reg.
- Right-click the file and choose Merge.
This adds a small registry key to tell Windows: “No more Edge, please.”
Bonus Tip: Replace Edge as Default Browser
Windows really wants you to use Edge for everything. But you’ve moved on.
- Open Settings > Apps > Default Apps.
- Choose your preferred browser.
- Manually change every file type (HTTP, HTTPS, .htm, etc.) to your new love.
Takes a minute — but worth it.
Done and Dusted!
You did it! Edge is gone. Your PC is now Edge-free.
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Now you can browse with the browser of your choice without Microsoft’s nagging. Feel the freedom. Taste the victory. Celebrate responsibly. 🎉
