How to remove Microsoft Edge from Windows 10
If you don’t like Microsoft Edge, you can uninstall it from Windows 10, but the process will depend on how you obtained the browser – Here’s how to complete the task.
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On Windows 10, Microsoft has been rolling out its Chromium version of Microsoft Edge automatically through Windows Update to replace the legacy version of the browser.
The only problem is that since the company is making it part ofWindows 10when it installs automatically, you won’t find anoption to uninstall itor revert to the legacy version if you don’t like it or you’re not ready for the new version.
However, since Microsoft Edge is based on the Chromium project, you can uninstall it with Command Prompt using a process similar to the one to remove Google Chrome with command lines.
In this Windows 10 guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to completely uninstall Microsoft Edge from your computer.
How to uninstall Microsoft Edge (Chromium) using Settings
If you’re trying to uninstall a version of Microsoft Edge that you installed manually using the installer, or one of the builds available through the Beta, Dev, and Canary Channels, you can remove it using the Settings app.
To uninstall Microsoft Edge, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the version of the browser you selected will be removed from your computer.
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How to uninstall Microsoft Edge (Chromium) using Command Prompt
If the option to uninstall Microsoft Edge isn’t available in Settings, because you received the new browser through Windows Update, you’ll need to use Command Prompt to remove it.
To get rid of the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, Microsoft Edge will be removed from the device, and the legacy version of the browser will be reinstated on Windows 10.
In case you haven’t received the new version of Microsoft Edge through Windows Update, you can usethese stepsto prevent the automatic installation.
Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
