How to uninstall the Edge browser in Windows 10 using PowerShell

Microsoft Edge is tightly integrated into Windows 10, but that doesn’t mean everyone wants it. If you’re using another browser and want to get rid of Edge—especially the Chromium version—here’s how to do it using PowerShell

⚠️ Important: Uninstalling Edge is not officially supported by Microsoft. Doing so could affect certain system features or updates. Proceed at your own risk.

Step 1: Find Microsoft Edge Version

Before removing Edge, you’ll need to know its version number. Here’s how:

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click the three-dot menu in the top right.
3. Go to Help and feedback > About Microsoft Edge.
4. Note down the full version number (e.g., 116.0.1938.69).

Step 2: Open PowerShell as Administrator

1. Press Start.
2. Type PowerShell.
3. Right-click Windows PowerShell, then select Run as administrator.

Step 3: Run the Uninstall Command

Use the command below, replacing the version number with yours:

cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\<version>\Installer"
.\setup.exe --uninstall --system-level --verbose-logging --force-uninstall

Example:

cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\116.0.1938.69\Installer"
.\setup.exe --uninstall --system-level --verbose-logging --force-uninstall

This tells the Edge installer to remove itself completely from the system, ignoring any default protection.

Step 4: Verify It’s Gone

After running the command, Edge should be uninstalled. Check the Start menu and your taskbar to confirm. You might also want to set another browser (like Chrome or Firefox) as your default.

Optional: Block Edge From Reinstalling via Windows Update

Windows may try to bring Edge back during updates. To prevent this:

1. Download and install the Edge Blocker Toolkit from Microsoft or use group policy.
2. Alternatively, manually monitor updates and reinstall blockers after major upgrades.

Final Thoughts

Edge is baked into Windows, but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it. With PowerShell and a bit of care, you can remove it and reclaim your browser experience.

Need help customizing your PowerShell scripts or managing Windows without Edge? Drop your questions in the comments.