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- Microsoft is trying to play Google search with a page that is heavily optimized for the keyword “Uninstall Microsoft Edge.”
- However, then does not tell you how to remove the browser. Instead, it tries to convince you not.
- Two can play that game: This page is also optimized for that keyword, but we actually have instructions on what to do.
Microsoft really wants, really want you to use it Edge browser. This is clear to anyone using Windows and trying to install Chrome: You will see many notifications asking you not to. Recently, Microsoft put a new notice in Edge displayed if you are using bing to search for the “Chrome Web Store”, so this is still an active effort.
However, what Microsoft has done now is really slippery. The company has developed a website which is highly optimized for the term “uninstall Microsoft Edge” in Google search (via Windows last). When you visit the page, however, there is no method provided to uninstall the browser. Instead, it is filled with information on why Edge is better than Chrome. Psych!
In other words, Microsoft hopes people will search for a method for uninstalling edges, finding the page and then realizing that Edge is better – or getting frustrated at researching and quitting. In both cases, Microsoft wins, as those people will continue to use Edge.
Well, we can play that game too. This news article is also optimized for “Uninstall Microsoft Edge” search. However, we will actually give you a method to do it in Windows 10 and 11.
Before we get to that, however, you should understand that Microsoft bakes the edge into windows quite heavily. It also makes it a habit to reinstall Edge under your next Windows update. In other words, removing Edge from Windows PC is a constant match, not a one-click solution. Still, if you want it away, keep reading below.
How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge from Windows 10 and 11, really
To uninstall Microsoft Edge, you must download and install a free third -party program. Don’t worry: As long as you follow the instructions below, it is safe to use.
- Download Wise program uninstall Use the link or by visiting wisecleaner.com.
- Once you have downloaded the EXE file, open it and drive through the usual installation steps.
- Open Wise Program Uninstaller and Click On Desktop -apps on the left side of the screen.
- On the right side, click “Microsoft Edge” and then click on Force uninstalling button that appears.
- Click Yes To confirm the uninstall.
- When presented for the ability to delete registry files, click on Choose everything button and then Remove.
- Click Ok To complete the uninstall.
- Next, on the left side of the screen, below Browser extensionsClick Microsoft Edge.
- Select all extensions displayed on the right side of the screen, then click the Green Uninstall button.
- Finally, on the left side of the screen, click Metro -apps.
- Find Microsoft Edge in the list that appears on the right, clicking on the check -out route and then hits Green Uninstall button.
- Confirm the final uninstall.
- Close out of the Wise program uninstalls and restart your PC. You’re done! You have uninstalled Microsoft Edge.
Remember that Microsoft can bring some or all these files and programs back to the PC next time you update Windows. If that happens, you can just repeat these steps.
