How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge From Your Windows 11 PC

Microsoft Edge is the default web browser on Windows 11, but not everyone wants it. Maybe you prefer Chrome, Firefox, or something else. If you want to remove Edge from your PC, here’s what you need to know—and how to do it.

Can You Really Uninstall Edge?

First, a reality check: Microsoft doesn’t make it easy to uninstall Edge. In fact, for many users, the “Uninstall” button is greyed out in the Settings app. That’s because Edge is deeply integrated with Windows 11, and Microsoft wants it to stay put.

But if you’re determined, there are ways to remove it—though you’ll need to use some advanced steps. Here’s how.

Method 1: Remove Microsoft Edge Using Command Prompt

Note: Only try this if you’re comfortable with Command Prompt. Make sure to back up your important data first.

1. Open File Explorer and go to this folder:
   C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application
2. Find the Version Number
   Inside the folder, you’ll see a subfolder with a number like 125.0.1234.56. That’s the version number of Edge installed.
3. Copy the Folder Path
   Open that version folder, then the Installer folder inside it.
   Example:
   C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\125.0.1234.56\Installer
4. Open Command Prompt as Administrator
   • Press Windows Key + S, type “cmd,” right-click Command Prompt, and select “Run as administrator.”
5. Run the Uninstall Command
   Type this command, then press Enter:
   setup.exe --uninstall --system-level --verbose-logging --force-uninstall
   Make sure you’re in the correct folder in Command Prompt, or type the full path to setup.exe.
6. Restart Your Computer
   Once the command finishes, restart your PC.

Method 2: Use Windows PowerShell

Some advanced users use PowerShell commands to remove Edge. Be cautious—removing core apps can have side effects.

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator.
2. Enter the following command:
   Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge.Stable* | Remove-AppxPackage

If this command doesn’t work, it means Edge was installed as a system component, and only the Command Prompt method above will work.

What If Edge Comes Back?

Sometimes Windows updates will reinstall Edge. To avoid this, you might need to block Edge updates or use a third-party tool to hide it. But remember: removing Edge might break some Windows features, especially web-related ones like widgets or help links.

Final Thoughts

Removing Microsoft Edge isn’t as simple as uninstalling other apps. Microsoft wants Edge to be part of Windows 11, but if you really don’t want it, you now know how to remove it. Just proceed with caution, and always back up your files before making changes like this.

If you run into issues or want to bring Edge back, you can always reinstall it from the Microsoft Edge website.

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Mark Vincent

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