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▷ How to uninstall Microsoft Edge

When you install Windows 10, instead of the old slow Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge is presented. Microsoft Edge is a web browser built into Windows 10 and other devices that replaces Internet Explorer as the default browser. The browser is fast and responsive unlike Internet Explorer, However, not yet perfected. However, most of us are too attached to Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or any other browser that we are not willing to test Edge.

Microsoft Edge Browser

If this case applies to you and you want to uninstall Microsoft Edge to free up space on your system volume or for any other reason, you have come to the right place. There are two things you can do, disable Microsoft Edge or uninstall it to completely remove the browser. Disabling the browser does not completely remove it from the system, rather, you simply set another browser as your default browser.

If you have changed your mind and want to deactivate the browser, see This article posted on our website. Otherwise, follow below mentioned methods to uninstall Microsoft Edge.

Note: Before implementing the given methods, make sure you are using an administrator account, since the process requires administrative privileges.

Method 1: use a third-party tool

To get started with the easiest method, you can use a third party tool that will remove Microsoft Edge for you. Do not worry, it is completely safe and your system will not be affected by any malware. Then, we tell you how to use the tool:

First of all, download the tool. here .
Once you have downloaded the file, extract it on your desktop or any other desired location.
After extracting the .zip file, navigate to the extracted folder. Folder of extracted .zip files
Right-click on the Uninstall Edge.cmd file and select $ 0027 Execute as an administrator $ 0027.
Once the process has finished, reboot your system.
Microsoft Edge should be removed from your system.

Method 2: usar Windows Powershell

You can also use Windows Powershell to remove Microsoft Edge from your system. Windows Powershell is a command line utility that uses commands “cmdlets” to start various administrative operations. The commands used in Powershell are different from those used in the command prompt. Here's how to do it:

Go to the start menu, I searched $ 0027 Powershell $ 0027, right click on $ 0027 Windows Powershell $ 0027 and select $ 0027 Execute as an administrator $ 0027.
Once it loads, type the following command which will ask you for various details, including full Microsoft Edge package name.
```
get-appxpackage *edge*
```
Highlight the text in front of PackageFullName and press Ctrl + C. Microsoft Edge package details – Windows Powershell
Now, type the following then press Ctrl + V to paste the copied text.
```
remove-appxpackage
```
Uninstall Microsoft Edge
This will remove the browser.

Note:

Please note that we do not require removal of Microsoft Edge from your system completely. There are certain programs that require Microsoft Edge to run smoothly because removing Microsoft Edge from your system can sometimes be a mistake. Therefore, we recommend to follow a better solution, namely, disable browser.