You know that Microsoft does not allow removing Microsoft Edge from Windows 11 in the conventional way. Below we will see how you can do this with a specific command using the line system commands.
The new Microsoft Edge web browser is built into Windows 11 operating systems and Windows 10. Here to mention that Edge should not be removed or uninstalled from your system under any circumstances. However, there are many who are looking for ways to uninstall Microsoft Edge.
In Windows 11, there is a way to uninstall the Edge browser with a command that you can run from the command line. The same method works for removing Edge from Windows 10.
Clarification one. The method below will uninstall Microsoft Edge from Windows 11, but it will not change the browser that your system considers aschoice. You need to install a new browser first, make it your default browser, and then proceed.
Clarification two. You can not uninstall Microsoft Edge using standard methods. The process should be completed via the command line that should run in the appropriate folder.
So the first step is to find the right folder. Open File Explorer and follow the path:
C: \ Program Files \ Microsoft \ Edge \ Application \ 101.0.1210.32 \ Installer
Note: Number versions (101.0.1210.32) may be different on your system.
Copy the full path of the Installer to the Windows clipboard. We will use this path to direct the command prompt to the appropriate folder.
Type “cmd” in the Windows 11 search tool and select the applet from the Results search, making sure to open it with administrator rights (right click on the black icon and open as administrator).
Paste the following commands:
- CD/
- enter
- cd Program Files \ Microsoft \ Edge \ Application \ 101.0.1210.32 \ Installer
- enter
At the end of this command line, the cmd.exe application should run in the Installer folder.
Type the following command, and press Enter to uninstall Microsoft Edge from Windows 11.
setup.exe --uninstall --system-level --verbose-logging --force-uninstall
To reinstall Microsoft Edge, look for the application in the Microsoft Store and install it on your computer from there.
Again, it is important to emphasize that it is not necessary to remove Microsoft Edge from the device you, nor is it recommended. Changing the default browser will have the same effect and help you avoid possible unforeseen and adverse consequences.