How to delete MS Edge browser


  1. Oldhead
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    win 10 pro 64bit 21H2 19044.1466
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    How to delete MS Edge browser


    Running current win10 2004 build 19041.450 as of yesterday and all seemed well until today.
    Have always used Firefox as browser prior to update 2004 download .
    Today update installed MS Edge ,but i kept my default browser as Firefox.

    Went to uninstall KB4559309 Edge update from current updates > highlighted update > but NO option available to uninstall.
    Edge has shortcut on desktop which i can remove .
    Edge has icon in startmenu > with NO option to uninstall.

    My query is has the new 2004 version made Edge non removable

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    Thanks guys ,did some research and looks like Edge has been forced update (non removable) part of the new 2004 feature update .
    Looks like it will just take up space on my hard drive . Never to be used !
    MS seem to be getting more pushy and giving users less FREE choices.
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  3. Paul Black
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    Win 10 Pro 64-bit v1909 - Build 18363 Custom ISO Install
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    Hello @Oldhead,

    Just a word of warning.

    Either uninstalling or deleting Edge is a bad idea because once gone, reinstalling does NOT work. There have been quite a few references to this fact on the forum and elsewhere. It can also break features such as Timeline etc.

    I hope this helps!
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  4. Kari
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    Oldhead said:
    Looks like it will just take up space on my hard drive . Never to be used !
    MS seem to be getting more pushy and giving users less FREE choices.
    I guess that you have a smartphone, an Android or iPhone device? Like Windows, they do not allow users to remove default browser, Chrome in Android and Safari on iPhone and other iOS devices.

    Funny thing is, when Microsoft does something that Android, iOS and iPhone have done much longer, it's "bad, bad Microsoft".

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