Wondering how to uninstall Microsoft Edge Browser in Windows 11? Fear not, we’ve gone through all the steps on how to remove Edge browser from your PC with this handy guide.
ManyWindows 11users might not want to use the preinstalled Edge browser on the OS. However, uninstalling Edge is no walk in the park.
Windows 11 not only makes it as difficult as possible to change your default web browser, but it also makes it almost impossible to completely removeMicrosoft Edgefrom your system.
There are ways around this, but they do come with some caveats and downsides. For one thing, many small Windows applications such as the Weather widget rely on Edge in order to function. Likewise, theAI Assistant Copilotis entirely dependent on Edge, so removing Edge will also disable Copilot.
Remove Microsoft Edge using Geek Uninstaller
This is by far the easiest and safest method. There are program uninstallers available on the internet that bypass Microsoft’s attempts to stop you from uninstalling Edge. Geek Uninstaller is one of the most reputable and stable.
Edge may try and reinstall itself when a new update for Windows 11 rolls out. When this happens, just go through the steps above again.
Firstly, be sure you are sure what you are doing. Tinkering with the Registry can cause significant damage if you make a mistake. Make sure you have all your important data backed up and set a Restore Point, just in case.
Microsoft Edge should now be removed from your PC.
Though we are far removed from the DOS era, it is still possible to make changes using the command line interface in Windows 11. Please note that Command Line and Power Shell may look similar, but they are not the same thing.
Firstly, you will need to update Microsoft Edge to the latest version and then follow these steps:
Of course, since Microsoft Edge is part of Windows 11, a new Windows update could allow the browser to reinstall itself. If you want to prevent this, you will need to use the Registry Editor.
Microsoft Edge should now be completely removed from your PC.
Rebecca Hills-Duty was a Tech Writer on Dexerto’s UK Team, specializing in PC components, VR, AMD, Nvidia and Intel. She has previously written for UploadVR and The Escapist, hosts a weekly show on RadioSEGA and has an obsession with retro gaming.
