Quick Tip: Microsoft Really Wants You to Keep It’s Edge Browser. Here’s How to Safely Uninstall It Anyway

Microsoft won’t give you an obvious way to uninstall Edge—instead, they’ll try to convince you to keep it. This guide skips the sales pitch and shows you how to remove Edge safely.

Microsoft doesn’t just preinstall Edge—it actively discourages you from removing it. If you search “uninstall Microsoft Edge,” you’ll likely land on an official Microsoft page that doesn’t provide actual removal steps, just a list of reasons to keep it. They’ve made Edge a core part of Windows, so uninstalling it isn’t as simple as removing a regular app.

But that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it. This guide outlines a straightforward, effective way to remove Edge.