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How to Remove Microsoft Edge

Windows 10 Administrative Tools can help

By Joli Ballew Joli Ballew Writer University of Texas Joli Ballew is a former freelance contributor to Lifewire and Microsoft MVP, Lynda.com trainer, Microsoft Press author, and college professor. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 17, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Browsers Chrome Safari Firefox Microsoft

What to Know

Type C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application in File Explorer. Open the most recent folder, then the Installer folder.Go to File > Open Windows PowerShell > Open Windows PowerShell as administrator.Type or paste .\setup.exe -uninstall -system-level -verbose-logging -force-uninstall into the PowerShell window. This article explains how to remove Microsoft Edge from your Windows 10 PC, even though the typical uninstall option isn't available. Instructions include using Windows 10 Administrative Tools or PowerShell to remove the browser, or setting another browser as the default as a workaround. How to Fix It When Microsoft Edge Is Not Working

Uninstall Edge Chromium Using File Explorer

Finding the Edge installation folder is the key to uninstalling it with this method. In a 2020 Windows System update, Microsoft rolled out a new version of the browser called Edge Chromium with no option to uninstall it. Open File Explorer. Type or copy and paste C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application into the address bar of the File Explorer window and press Enter. Find and open the most recently modified folder with a numerical name, such as the folder shown here named 84.0.522.63. Find and open the Installer folder. Go to File > Open Windows PowerShell > Open Windows PowerShell as administrator. Select Yes on the User Account Control prompt. Type or paste .\setup.exe -uninstall -system-level -verbose-logging -force-uninstall into the PowerShell window and press Enter. Wait while the command runs. Edge should be removed from your computer.

Uninstall Edge Chromium Using PowerShell

If the first approach did not work as expected, there is another option to try. Begin typing powershell into the Windows Search box. When Windows PowerShell appears in the search results, select Run as an Administrator. Select Yes on the User Account Control prompt. Windows PowerShell opens. Type or copy and paste get-appxpackage *edge* and press Enter. Find PackageFullName in the lines of data that appear. Select and copy the text that follows. Type remove-appxpackage at the bottom of the PowerShell window and paste the text you copied from the PackageFullName line. Press Enter. Wait while the command runs. Edge Chromium should be removed from your computer.

Set a New Browser as Your Default

Decide which browser you want to set as your default instead of Microsoft Edge, for example, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Opera. If you don't have this browser, download and install it before proceeding. To set a browser as the default in Windows 10: Open the Start menu. Select the Settings icon. Choose Apps. Go to Default apps. Select the browser listed under Web browser. In the Choose an app list, choose the desired default browser. Close the Settings window.

Remove the Edge Icon From the Taskbar Start Menu or Desktop

If you don't uninstall Edge, you can still remove the Microsoft Edge icon. To remove it from the taskbar, right-click the Microsoft Edge icon and select Unpin From Taskbar. There's an Edge icon in the left pane of the Start menu. While you can't remove this icon, you can remove the Edge icon from the Start menu's group of icons, if one exists. These are set off to the right. If you see an icon for Edge there, select Start, right-click the Edge icon, then choose Unpin from Start. If there's an icon for Edge on the desktop that you want to remove, right-click it and select Delete. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Remove Write Protection on a Micro SD Card How to Open Command Prompt (Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, etc.) How to Reinstall Windows Defender in Windows 11 Windows 10 Battery Report: What It Is And How to Use It How to Find a Windows 11 Product Key What Is the Windows Terminal & How Does It Work? Switch Command Prompt and PowerShell on the Win+X Menu How to Uninstall or Remove Internet Explorer How to Open Internet Explorer 11 in Windows 10 How to Remove the Xbox App From Windows 10 How to Fix It When Windows Spotlight Is Not Working on Windows 10 How to Install and Setup BASH on Windows 10 How to Fix It When Microsoft Edge Is Not Working How to Show the Favorites Bar in Microsoft Edge How to Open File Explorer in Windows 11 How to Turn off Incognito Mode Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies