Uninstall Edge You can remove Microsoft Edge from your computer to free up system space and switch to a alternative browser.
The removal process depends entirely on your operating system. Windows 11 and Windows 10 (EU Residents)
European Union regulations require Microsoft to allow the easy removal of Edge. Open Settings. Click Apps. Select Installed apps. Find Microsoft Edge. Click the three dots. Choose Uninstall. Windows 11 and Windows 10 (Outside the EU)
Microsoft locks the uninstall button for users outside the EU, requiring the use of Command Prompt. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
Type cd “C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\” and press Enter.
Type cd followed by the version number folder (e.g., cd 120.0.2210.91) and press Enter. Type cd Installer and press Enter.
Run this command: setup.exe –uninstall –system-level –verbose-logging –force-uninstall Restart your computer. Removing Edge from a Mac is a straightforward process. Close Microsoft Edge. Open the Applications folder. Drag the Microsoft Edge icon to the Trash. Open Finder, press Cmd+Shift+G, and search ~/Library.
Delete Edge folders inside Application Support, Caches, and Preferences. Empty your Trash. Important Considerations Before Removal
Install an alternative browser before deleting Edge so you can still access the internet.
Windows Updates may reinstall Edge automatically in future system patches.
Certain Windows widgets and system links will still try to open in Edge by default. To help you finalize this transition, Stop Windows Updates from reinstalling Edge. Discover how to redirect system links to your new browser.
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