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How to remove Microsoft Edge from Windows 10
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Looking to delete Edge? If you’re a Google Chrome or Firefox user, Microsoft’s default browser might feel as though it’s cluttering your workspace when you rarely open it. Here’s how to remove Edge from Windows 10.
There are two ways to get rid of Microsoft Edge and which method you use depends on how you first installed the browser. By far the easiest way is to head into the Apps section of your settings and hit “Uninstall”, but this will only work if you’re running specific versions of Edge.
If you acquired Microsoft Edge through the Windows Update tool, scroll down to the Troubleshooting section of this guide for an easy workaround.
What you’ll need:
The Short Version
How to remove Microsoft Edge from Windows 10
Step1
Head to your settings
You can get to them quickly by searching Settings on your desktop.
Step2
Click Apps
This is between Personalisation and Accounts.
Step3
Choose Apps & Features
This will be the first option on the left hand side of your screen.
Step4
Find Microsoft Edge
You can do this by searching for the app or by scrolling down until you find it.
Step5
Click Uninstall
Then just follow the steps on screen. If you Uninstall button is greyed out (as ours is), scroll down to the Troubleshooting section of this guide for an alternative way to delete Edge.
Troubleshooting
If you originally installed Edge using Windows Update, you won’t be able to uninstall it from your settings. Instead, you’ll need to use Command Prompt to get rid of it.To do this, open up Command Prompt on your computer as an administrator and type:(make sure to replaceMicrosoft Edge version numberwith your own version number – you can find this in your Edge settings).Then, enter:Edge should be uninstalled automatically.
If you mistakenly deleted Edge, you can download the browser again fromMicrosoft’s website.
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