Uninstall Microsoft Edge in 2024

Uninstall Microsoft Edge in 2024
So you want to uninstall and remove Microsoft Edge browser from Windows 11 or Windows 10? Yes it can be done, but it will effect some features on your operating system. Microsoft don't want you to uninstall Microsoft Edge.

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[peterschmidt]

I don't know why in 2024 this is still a thing. There was a big uproar in the late 90's with not being able to remove Internet Explorer. MS said IE couldn't be separated from the OS. So the US government brought a lawsuit against microsoft. After the lawsuit, low and behold IE could be uninstalled. Why haven't they done the same with Edge by now? Probably because there's now money changing hands

[bodasactra]

It cant be uninstalled, it resist being shut down in task manager (check the search process, there are about 7-9 Edge view processes running), and its heavy in the background using RAM, CPU, and internet resources. Its a real pain when you want a bloat free benchmark of the system, an upgrade, etc. I paid the full price for a trouble free OS not ads, spam, redirects, bloat. When the ads come I am going to run Linux as an alternative OS and if I like it Windows is out. I want to own my build.

[CesareVesdani]

Microsoft should allow users to uninstall Edge freely, regardless on which country they are living in.

[welshtony]

Good video, I gave up a long time ago trying to constantly tweak the system like this but glad to see it still can be done

[CedroCron]

For people with Lenovo brand computers you will need "Edge Webview 2" installed which are the base components in order to use the Lenovo Vantage system program that checks for Firmware/Driver updates. This is a minimal engine that makes the Lenovo Vantage program work without needing the full Edge installed. Other than that I haven't seen anyone "need" edge because hardly anyone uses the Microsoft Store. On Pro versions of Windows it will keep Edge off your PC if you set a registry entry because on Pro versions the option is respected because of business PC's

[christop_bader]

I've uninstalled Edge and Webview from all 5 machines I have and nothing has happened badly, with Webview gone MS apps still work well and get updated they are just in the older versions which I prefer as there are no ads, and after many windows updates Edge and Webview have not returned

[GooGoo]

Great video, Brian! Good to give people opttions and leave it up to the user whatever the choose to do! 😀

[katsuyaki]

Awesome. Thank you for sharing this. It's not so much the fact that Edge comes pre-installed that annoys me, it's that Microsoft doesn't give me the option to remove it. And I'll be doing that this weekend.

[docgogo]

hey Brian i use iolo system mechanic but they are now pushing "system mechanic constantly pushing "service " constantly saying u need to upgrade service can u help us with another program that can work any help would greatly appreciated sincerely "

[shaunzhang]

Britec, did you hear that Windows 11 24H2 would enable bitlocker storage encryption for everyone (even in the home edition)?

[walhalladome]

And that's why I left M$ all together! Very happy Linux user now. Never have to deal with this sh*t again!

[claudyaguerr]

Great video. If I prefer to keep Edge, there is a way to stop this softwares running in background? Thanks

[D.von.N]

I have a revo uninstaller and I did uninstall copilot, but I made a recovery point before that and reverted it back, in fear it was a wrong move. I am really considering the Linux alternative, comes the Win11 compulsory, using the Win11 on absolutely necessary work that cannot be done on Linux. Fed up with this dependency when you cannt customise your own PC.

[dhanishshah]

Hello,
Is there anyway to "prevent uninstall of extensions on microsoft edge"? I found a way on chrome... please link any tutorial for edge.
I will get the stayfocused extension and block all sites on nuclear mode in edge.. thats all I want.. edge is distracting me thats all..
Thanks

[tonedcos]

I live in Eire which is in the EU, but don't have the option to uninstall. i have to use geek uninstaller, and they force it back on weekly.

[johnkostiuk]

So, which is better ; Wise Program Uninstaller or Revo Uninstaller ??

[johngoard]

Hmm Brian seems like MS have things stitched up so that Edge is not only difficult to remove but is essential for other services to work - a bit underhand eh?? In Australia as in the non EU countries is not able to be uninstalled but am going to keep to your advice re dumping it. The Edge app is still listed and in in place but I have it sitting in the background as it were and use Brave as my default browser.

[ilusions]

The only risk is losing copilot and other ai features?
How is that a risk?

[NTPTM]

Hej Brian thanks for the video I use Edge browser a bit but my main browser is Firefox. I live in Sweden so I can remove Edge browser if I want but I think users should be a little careful about, removing Edge webbrowserr as you also mention In the video Edge webbrowser controls a lot in Windows 11 and In Windows 10. Of course I think Edge webbrowser is pretty good too but I prefer Firefox take care Brian.

[carlingtonme]

YAYYY, not only do I RID myself of EDGE but co-pilot and best of all..Microsoft doesn't like it 🤣 Thank you Brian