How To Uninstall Microsoft Edge in Windows 11/10

Microsoft Edge is the default web browser in Windows 11 and Windows 10. It is deeply integrated into the operating system and is used by several system components and features. Because of this integration, Microsoft does not provide a straightforward option in Settings to uninstall Edge like other applications.

However, some users may prefer to remove Microsoft Edge and use alternative browsers such as Chrome or Firefox. While Edge cannot always be removed using standard methods, there are ways to uninstall or disable it using command-line tools or by uninstalling specific Edge versions.

If you want to uninstall Microsoft Edge in Windows 11 or Windows 10, follow the steps below.

How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge in Windows 11/10

Use the methods below to remove Microsoft Edge from your system.

1. Uninstall Microsoft Edge From Settings (If Available)

Some versions of Edge installed manually may allow uninstallation.

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Go to Apps > Installed apps (or Apps & features in Windows 10).
3. Locate Microsoft Edge in the app list.
4. Click the three-dot menu next to it.
5. Select Uninstall.

If the uninstall option is disabled, try the next method.

2. Uninstall Edge Using Command Prompt

You can remove Edge using a command-line uninstall command.

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Navigate to the following folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application
3. Open the folder with the latest version number.
4. Open the Installer folder.
5. Click the address bar and type cmd, then press Enter.

This will open Command Prompt in the installer directory.

6. Run the following command: setup.exe –uninstall –system-level –verbose-logging –force-uninstall
7. Press Enter.

Microsoft Edge will be removed from the system.

3. Remove Edge Using PowerShell

Another method is to uninstall Edge using PowerShell commands.

1. Press Windows + X.
2. Select Windows Terminal (Admin) or PowerShell (Admin).
3. Run the command: Get-AppxPackage *MicrosoftEdge* | Remove-AppxPackage
4. Wait for the process to complete.

This removes the Edge application package from your system.

4. Prevent Microsoft Edge From Reinstalling

Windows updates may reinstall Edge automatically.

To prevent this:

1. Use Group Policy Editor (for Pro editions).
2. Navigate to: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Microsoft Edge
3. Disable automatic installation policies if available.

You can also block Edge updates through registry or update management tools.

Conclusion

Microsoft Edge is tightly integrated into Windows 11 and Windows 10, which makes it difficult to remove through standard methods. However, advanced users can uninstall Edge using Command Prompt, PowerShell, or installer commands.

While removing Edge is possible, keep in mind that some Windows features may rely on it. If you simply prefer another browser, setting a different default browser may be a safer alternative than completely uninstalling Microsoft Edge.