How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge The Right Way

[@Britec09]

Drop us a comment below and LIKE the video, it really helps. Thanks

[@jari2018]

I saw today that Edge hade imported all data from Chrome without my premission -and I want the cookies different on both browsers or otherwise i get the same videos on youutbe -I guess Micro re..soft never learns

[@jari2018]

this means an edge unistall and Opera install

[@MrSweetnighter]

How can we delete "Bing"?

[@user-qy9tf2im7f]

Use Chrome, but like having 2 browsers installed in case you get a bug in the one you are using and have to uninstall, redownload & reinstalled, which has happened.

[@Cappurniggas]

6:14 "It's all removed from here as well" (Still there underneath maps "Microsoft Edge" and "Microsoft Edge Updater" right underneath that) How do you ACTUALLY remove it?

[@Commentation]

Ok so tip for people who also dont see edge in the uninstaller application: Open hunter mode and look on your screen for a little target thing that came up (It was near the top right for me) and then open edge then move the target (hold click) and move it on Edge then simply use the target to uninstall edge.

[@grantwriter7777]

Hurray!! That did it and Edge is GONE!! Thank you ever so much!!

[@jonnygreenjeans]

You're a legend! Thanks!!!

[@davidc9533]

Brilliant! I tried using Revo as per this video, but Microsoft edge did not appear at all in the list of Apps. Thank you so much for sparing me the typing nightmare of using the “command prompt” method - the “hunter” method worked wonderfully. As a septuagenarian “computer dinosaur” I found it easy to use

[@Clockwork-Crazy]

Thank you so much! I tried multiple ways to get rid of Edge, and until I saw your comment, I thought that not even Revo could uninstall it. Thanks! I feel like I had to perform an exorcism on my pc. Good riddance Edge.

[@corpzzz2393]

thank you brother

[@person-cf3di]

This video helped so much. Any time I saw microsoft edge on my screen or in my files it felt like microsoft was pointing the middle finger at me.

[@ozmalo]

Hello Britec09. I was trying to delete Edge for hours and hours with no luck. than I came across you clip and done it in 5 minutes. Thank you so much. Cheers Oz

[@chrissieandbob]

Thank you so much for this video. I have despised Edge with a passion and was sick and tired of it reappearing every time I thought I had got rid of it. Now it has gone for good - joy at last😃

[@edhage727]

Hallelujah! Thanks

[@kkponolures]

This is the first suggestion that worked! Tried Cmd prompt, and powershell. Nothing worked but this program did it! Thank you!

[@baruchshapira6738]

Thanks !!! Brian, your procedure was a clear and easy to follow tutorial for me. All done here and no more Edge. Thanks again 🙂

[@mfuller1093]

Thanks Brian, Another simple and easy to follow tutorial. All done here and no more Edge 🙂.

[@scottmcferran]

Hi, if you look closely at 6:14 in the video, there are still 2 Microsoft Edge icons, they are not deleted as you say in the video. They are easy to miss, I understand, but still the video should be updated to show how they can be removed. Thank you! :)

[@Synsizer]

Wow! That was easy! Of course, I wouldn't have had a clue where to start without this video. I have a degree in CIM and worked in the field for many years and will have to say to any any newbies; Follow these instructions with the GREATEST of care. Exact is the ONLY way. Make NO mistakes in the registry EVER! That's it. Thanks again, great video.

[@Alpha-ms9nj]

Thank you for this tutorial. I tried running the script 4 times with no luck. Got Revo uninstaller and rid the machine of Edge and other apps that I will never use. Followed task scheduler settings and regedit instructions and all is fine. Much appreciated. I also use Wise and Ccleaner to dispose of any leftover registry junk as well. There were many.

[@9999plato]

I failed to do an advanced removal search and had remaining items in the registry. I believe it will return. The only improvement I would add is to show what to do in the regedit to disable the remaining items instead of just adding that line that may or may not work. Worst comes to worst is that I save the video and repeat the process again. Still you have a great channel and I am subscribing. Microsoft just gets more and more invasive.

[@sevengenerations8879]

Thanks BRIAN for the video! Had to delete/remove/uninstall Edge because it imports data and bookmarks from other browsers without permission, leaving user accounts open on edge without user knowledge. Edge acts like a virus, this can lead to a major security flaw if you don't know that Edge has you signed in to various website WITHOUT permission. I'll NEVER use it again because this kind of behavior is completely unacceptable. It's a major security flaw, not a "feature".

[@Darknight526]

Thank you so much Britec! You don't know how much you've helped me. I would use Edge as a secondary browser (Chrome master race) and I would mindlessly surf the internet since I uninstalled the Incognito option for Chrome. Now since I can't use Chrome Incognito, nor can I use Edge (Regular or Incognito) I believe I will have a better relationship with the internet, and technology and close down the rest of my tabs lol. You're superman! Thank you again, my favorite British friend!

[@GORANDANG]

Thank you so much. Just started trying to get my head around Winn11 Pro. Excellent tutorial.

[@idronethings7786]

bloody hell mate...you're a absolute gift to the world. I was about ready to throw my laptop out the window. Thanks heaps for the great vid, from myself and my still in one piece laptop :)

[@Stanjara]

This was very useful. Great stuff Britec!

[@Britec09]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hilmanhazazi64]

i still have the blank icon on start menu. I tried many ways but it still there

[@DanailGospodinov]

You've been a great help! I was trying to delete it for months with no success and finally i did it. Thanks a lot!

[@purplethumb7887]

Thank you! I had to do some extra steps to get the Group Policy editor to show, but so far it seems to be working.

[@ArcHellraiser]

Thank You Thanks You !! saw your script video tried it :( THEN i saw Revo Vid.. Worked Perfect !!

[@kenclarke1952]

Many thanks for that ! Ive found that Revo uninstaller very handy for other unwanted apps as well. Thanks again.

[@davinabronstein4310]

Brilliant tutorial - thanks very much! My hair has remained on my head :)

[@nickxcore74]

Excellent video Britec, many thanks 🙏🏽

[@Britec09]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@everfree_]

Did this method with Windows 11 Enterprise and it works just as perfectly. Some apps, like the built-in Photos app, still work, but you lose out on the built-in editor. Though, as someone who uses Affinity for photo editing, this isn't a problem for me. Video is much appreciated, thanks!

[@US_Joe]

Thanks!

[@Britec09]

Hey, thanks for the donation, much appreciated

[@HrhFish]

I have finally cracked it 😁😁. I followed all the steps here and it still kept reinstalling. Tried a couple of things with regedit but the one that solved it was renaming the microosoft edge update file in X86 menu. Just thought I'd let you know in case others were having the same problem with edge. Took over 3 months to solve issue. I wish I knew the people responsible so I could screw them up for 3 months.

[@WrestlingFace]

Good video, and a beast of a thumbnail 👌

[@Britec09]

Glad you like it!

[@liberumaerem]

Pretty sure I got all the steps correct except an "icon-less" Edge line still shows up in the start menu (nothing happens when I click it though), Edge still shows up as a 32kb sized app in the settings menu along with Edge Update and WebView2 Runtime. Did I miss something?

[@freedom698]

Microsoft Edge & Microsoft Update still shows up in the Apps for me too! Ugh!

[@hilmanhazazi64]

Yeah me too.

[@batwingpie]

@@hilmanhazazi64 If you check the video he has it in his apps list like that too. @6:10 approx.

[@GigaChad-ue1df]

Hi! I tried this and Microsoft edge does not appear on the User interface of Revo Uninstaller. Does anyone have any backup plans?

[@NOVAPAA]

I'm confused! When checking the App Section to see if there is anything left from Edge you say there is nothing left. Yet if you freeze the video around the 6:10 mark you can see a remnant leftover> Microsoft Edge 48.0 KB, and also Microsoft Edge Update is listed below that, but without a file size listed. Am I missing something here in the directions on the video? Thank You CB11

[@ducksongfans]

i followed the steps and edge is nowhere to be found

[@ikokovidis56]

Now that was a real one Brian!! Bravo and thanks

[@jasemcgough3665]

Perfect , the previous command prompt way did not work for me. This tutorial works 100% thank you.

[@BrooklynAvenue]

I don't think this works anymore, edge did not show up on the revo list

[@CFSandMann]

Same. Microsoft probably discovered what people were doing and made changes to thwart our efforts.

[@TheForce_Productions]

Hey Britec, since I've uninstall Edge following this video back in october I've been having problems with Windows Update where it always shows cumulative updates that fail to install. After some deep researching I noticed that all these problems with WU are due to the lack of Edge... Any ideas?

[@aljohnson125]

Thanks, Brian, for your great instructions on the removal of edge. I have been using Revo Uninstaller for a couple of years and find it very good, in this case I followed your directions and ran Revo’ which looked like it got most of the junk removed, but as you outlined, it pays to do the follow-up. I went into GP Edit and found one trace, “Allow MS Edge to Pre-launch-----” and I was able to disable this per your instructions. In the registry I found the folder EdgeUpdate already there with a myriad of sub listings, 2 of which gave the file & Path to where Edge update is located, I just deleted these 2 lines, but I added your “do not update to------” as an extra key. I then went and looked in Program Files (x86) and found the Edge folder and deleted the complete contents that even “Revo” missed. So now I am completely free from the Edge! By the way I have been using Fire Fox Mozilla as my main browser but have Chrome & Brave as my backup browsers. PS, “Revo” dos not catch all software installed, it did not detect my HP printer software at all, I needed to reinstall. I managed to remove this with EMCO Unlock IT, to unload the loaded programs to be able to delete them, another good freeware.

[@edmercer1459]

GREAT VIDEO!!! Question, in the "local group policy editor" time index 10:30, why not just disable these two?? I did do it the way you said.

[@US_Joe]

I just noticed that MS just installed MS edge runtime (half a gig) on my system. What about that Brian ? Should I dump it ?

[@sheldonabbey555]

Edge not showing in Revo Uninstaller 2.4.4 on my win 10 64 bit pc. uninstalled Revo & found the same version 2.3.9 shown here, Edge was in the list then, but doing everything up to 6:15 (pause there) you have edge, as do I, still in the list........

[@dutchdog541]

Great thanks!!! I have no idea how this worked but thank you again!

[@Laborkei]

I used the script from your other video, so can I install this software and remove Edge that is left over? Do I need to manually install Edge, and then use this program.

[@luminouslink777]

After all I`ve done according to your instructions, Edge is still among my settings/apps and in the task manager. No option to remove them from there. Any advice?

[@Lonnie-Rustyclaw]

Ty very much, I was able to remove Edge with no problems again ty.

[@xvzw]

when I installed the program and opened it. it showed Microsoft Edge and under it it showed Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime. should I remove it too?

[@buzzbladz7142]

Thank you. Worked wonders.

[@celestialdream49]

Revo Uninstaller Worked great !! Thank you - also, thanks for the extra file to keep Microsoft from reloading it.

[@HrhFish]

Thanks. I really hate the way Microsoft force this on you. I can't stand the censorship in Microsoft Edge. This worked a treat 24/1/.23. Lost a day trying to figure out how to get rid of it. 😎

[@xBehli]

I use Revo Uninstaller Pro to deeply and permanently uninstall any software, including the windows Apps (bloatware), alongside with Glary Utilities Pro + Malwarebytes (to deeply clean, fix and delete any remaning system registry). Run sfc /scannow after this process and my machine runs like real silk. I do this method twice a month, since a few years. Having an OS for workstations I turn it into a debloated LTSC with the powerful features of Workstations. Try it out. Thanks Brian, for another great video. As usual.

[@AaronGoSoFast]

All this just to uninstall a browse?! This is absurd.

[@anderslonn730]

Excellent tutorial Brian; thank you ☝

[@9megahurts]

How to get rid of the blank edge icon on the start menu tho lol?

[@UNICORNSF3ProgameplayProRACER]

Great video, thank you👍

[@Britec09]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@thesilentgeneration]

This did not work for me on my Win 10. Edge does not show up in the App list with Revo.

[@karlliu5580]

mine doesn't show edge in uninstall list

[@my_test_account-r4u]

Hi, it (the edge emblem) didn't appeared amongst the programs list in Revo but somehow I managed to use the Hunter Mode and able to uninstall it finally. So your video somehow helped with my case... But information after the uninstallation part, is awesome!!! So, Thanks a lot sir!

[@smashtactix]

thanks for this in depth video, helped me out a tone, thanks again

[@Phantomthecat]

Brilliant! Thankyou a million times - easy to understand tutorial that works.

[@tisibutasimplechocopancook7923]

if anyone else is having trouble deleting edgeupdate, look for it in task manager, then click "end task". from there it should work :]

[@wildthing6668813]

I'm having trouble deleting two files for edge one says Microsoft edge and is 48kb and the other is edge update

[@JoeFay_Tech]

I Used to be a big Firefox Fan However recently Edge became so fast for some reason so it became my main browser thanks for the effort.

[@tigreytigrey8537]

OKAY MICROSOFT EMPLOYEE.... WE TOTALLY BELIEVE YOU

[@JoeFay_Tech]

@@tigreytigrey8537 i'm not even employed bro

[@f314x96]

your voice gives me goosebumps 😅 great tutorial 👍🏼

[@Britec09]

😊 thank you

[@tosborne8062]

Very nice vid great explanation I think I have mine figured out! I Just use google chrome (for for years, it's quick, simple, no nonsense) I was tired of "edge" barging in would when I would try to load a page even though chrome was my default browser.... I liked and Thanks again!

[@razakmajid7006]

thought can't remove..!!thanks mate..!!Will do first thing tomorrow morning

[@mhpjii]

What to do? It won't allow me to remove EdgeUpdate. It says it's being used by another program. Also, there still is a Microsoft Edge listing in Apps and in Start.

[@68sixgun]

End task in task manager, then you can delete the folder.

[@nabukalusandra1119]

Thank you so much for this video 🎉🎉🎉❤️❤️❤️❤️It was really helpful You have Saved me a lot of stress

[@SabaKhan-xx8ps]

i am not able to remove the leftover folders? it says this action cant be completed because the folder or file in it is open in another program

[@DarrenIsted]

do i need to uninstall microsoft web viewer run time as well ?

[@trustenbaker8766]

Well I got all the way to deleting the folders the last one being "EdgeUpdate" but it comes up and says, " This action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program " I got no idea what it's "open" and even "in"!?

[@Dragon2OOOO]

What is Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime (Do I need to Uninstall it?) This is what I found in Revo Uninstaller Thanks for the Video :)

[@Britec09]

You're welcome, uninstall

[@ArkenHowlVideos]

Hey this did not work. I downloaded the Revo Uninstaller and uninstalled Edge through that, but its still on my computer. Revo shows its been uninstalled, but I can still access it.

[@christop_bader]

I've been using Revo-Uninstaller for awhile now and its great at removing every little bit of a program you don't want and also removes Programs, Extensions and all registry bits & pieces as well

[@debra2700]

Can it be used on Samsung phones? I just got one and Samsung bloats their phones up something fierce.

[@theDaftman]

at 6:15 in this video one can see two edge entry's but you say you don't see them.???????????????????????

[@frankbosco8007]

I know this video is a year old. I went through all the steps and successfully removed Edge, but I can not remove the entry in the Apps list or the all apps menu. Is there an update to this video?

[@stevemalingan]

This is very helpful. Thank you!

[@keithhosking6506]

This is a phenomenal and EASY tutorial that solved my Microsoft Edge problem for me. Simple instructions that were easy to follow. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

[@joeledbetter7918]

At last it worked. Thank you very much!

[@Dazzletoad]

Mine; as usual, didn't work. Maybe you can help me solve this issue. Microsoft Edge is installed, shows in the Add/Remove programs, and keeps triggering Avast for potentially malicious connections, and yet I do not see it in Revo. I even tried running the reinstaller again, Edge opens - and it works, but is nowhere to be seen on the uninstaller. Also, the command prompt method for uninstallation didn't work... Any ideas?

[@anthm27]

Unfortunately , after I installed Revo, Microsoft edge doesn't appear in my Revo menu as an app and therefore I cant uninstall. Anybody with any advice?

[@BloodyKnives66]

I figured it out read my comment on the video

[@shamimfakir4055]

Nice Information,bro. It's work for me. Thank you so much.

[@psrsings]

Thank you so much for this. I have tried to get rid of edge from its beginning. My windows SSD is so full of junk I never use I can no longer update at all. You have allowed me to clear some space so now I am trying my updates again. I will let you know how it goes. One more question - Can I use this same app and method to uninstall other windows features I will never use i.e. Cortana and using my phone from my computer. And can I get rid of everything pushing AI on me. I have my own intelligence and don't need the artificial kind

[@paulwarner5395]

Thanx for the video. I always use Revo for uninstalling apps.

[@Britec09]

Glad to help

[@WeltonMadureira]

The microsoft edge doesn't show at the revo unisttaler ... can't use the app, I already unistall it and install back, doesn't work, please help !!

[@iboeshak]

edge doesn't show up in the list of apps for some reason.

[@psrsings]

I just found that none of my video streaming apps will work once I have removed edge from my computer via your method is there a fix for that other than going to my other browser and watching that way

[@summerbreak100]

Hi Brian. And what about "Microsoft Edge Update" in "Apps and Features" what u haven't uninstalled. Time 06:14 in video.

[@Britec09]

Short cut and i never restarted

[@tonylou8424]

Hiya love your videos I would like to delete Microsoft Edge but it is not showing up in the list ? can you help

[@LookingGlassGaming]

It didn't remove it all there is still edge in the app section at 6:01 and shortly after that in the settings app section

[@46metube]

This method doesn't appear to work anymore. Followed to the letter. Once Revo begins uninstalling Edge the green bar just passes time sliding from left to right. Even in 'Hunter' mode. Plus Edge does not come up for uninstall on Revo or under Microsoft Apps.

[@ifalone]

I have Edge installed, I have it opened right now on another window but it's not showing up on Revo Uninstaller. I repaired it in the Add or Remove section and tried to see if it would pop up.. nope. Any known solution to this?

[@adrideza]

After all was done, there was a blank icon still left. Wasn't too much of a problem, I just had to unpin it after startup. But then it still reinstalled itself. So nothing has worked for me.

[@deuslucifer6492]

Yo! Found your video and I do hope that it removes it completely to never come back. I dispised Internet Explorer and I loath Microsoft Edge. In all honestly, Internet Explorer is a minor inconvenience to me as opposed to the absolute menace that is Microsoft Edge. (This is my own opinion people and if you don't like it, then do you.) Again I hope it never returns again and I wish you, everyone you love, and everyone that sees this, a good day and I also would like to wish all of you a good year!

[@HrhFish]

Followed this all the way. It uninstalled it but it was reinstalled on my system on 27/1/23. I did not reinstall it. I do not want it reinstalled but it did reinstall. Revo software did uninstall it again. I REALLY HATE THIS. Surely this is wrong and Microsoft shoulkd not be allowed to do this.

[@ChrisGR93_TxS]

i LOVE the thumbnail. On point!

[@Britec09]

Thanks

[@Glenmorangie479]

Hi Brian, thanks for this excellent video and I have completed this process on my Win10 PC and got rid of Edge - however it has recently udated Win10 during my non usage time and heyho bloomin Edge is back on the system . . Yet again I followed your video to the letter got rid of everything and fingers crossed the bloomin thing will not reinstall at the next Windows update . .

[@eltera5792]

What about 'Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime'? It is also showing up in Revo Uninstaller. Should this be uninstalled also? Thank you very much.

[@frankb5899]

Using latest Revo 2.4.5 and Edge does not appear in the list of programs

[@grantwriter7777]

Didn't work! Microsoft Edge was NOT on the list of applications. However, it IS running constantly, and if I type it in the search bar, brings it up immediately. What now?

[@rhjiv4]

Looks like MS is really serious about making it difficult to delete EDGE. I couldn't delete all the EDGE files even though I am an ADMIN.

[@dianebonner7857]

Thank you 🙏🏼!! Why would anyone by a computer with edge. They are rogue bullies

[@DonShaffer-k8y]

Microsoft edge does not show up in the listed programs for uninstaller.