How can I uninstall Microsoft Edge?

Since Microsoft enforces us to have installed the Microsoft Edge, which I believe is in breach of the European directions, will they reinburse us if we uninstall Windows 10 due to that, or provide us with assistance and updates if they want us to return to Windows 7, free of charge?

I believe this action of Microsoft, to have permanently installed a browser software that the user does not want and cannot uninstall, is an infliction upon us that was never apriori mentioned (when we bought the software). I would be very happy to use a Linux operating system, which is also free of charge.

I would appreciate a response that would not include the typical "The Windows 10 Operating System was built around Microsoft Edge". This was a Microsoft desision, after being pushed by EU in their last operating system, to enable the user to decide on their browser of choice.

Furthermore, if I am given the opportunity to get my money back for the 2 licences of Windows 10 that I have, I would also appreciate being given back the money for the Microsoft Office licence that I have, since I will not be able to use it.

You need to develop a program similar to windows 7 for people and businesses that don't have to depend on hieroglyphics to understand what to do. 

Eliminate all but the essentials and keep the speeds up.  Junk can always be added later IF THE USER WANTS IT.

I never had the opportunity to uninstall it.  They did an update and it appeared and immediately messed up 4 computer programs.    I want Windows 7 back.

Thanks for the solution.  The uninstall for Microsoft Edge is greyed out. I'm sad that I'm stuck with Edge. Not a fan.  My only option is to add Google Chrome as an extension for Edge.  My computer is unable to successfully load Google Chrome outside of edge. 

I had a Microsoft support person try to assist me but I found that the Windows update didn't fix the problem to launch Google Chrome independent of Microsoft Edge.

Any other suggestions are welcome.  I may have lost the battle though.

Hi Amanda,

This is Wil, one of the independent advisor, an expert with Windows 10 and a fellow Windows 10 user like you.

If you are referring to the new version Microsoft Edge, you may still try to remove it if the update is not yet permanent. Kindly follow the steps below.

1. Click on the Start button and click on Settings (gear icon above the power button).
2. Click on Apps and click on Apps & Features.
3. Navigate on the App list until you see Microsoft Edge.
4. If the Uninstall button is available, you can still uninstall it. But if it's already greyed out, it means that the update is permanent and can no longer be uninstalled.

But if you are referring to the legacy version of Edge, you won't be able to remove it since that is the built-in browser of Microsoft Windows 10. Can you please show me what happened to your Google Chrome browser so I can help you out with it.

I hope that you can reply back as quickly as possible so I can help you out further. Have a nice day.

Thanks,

Wilfred P.

Independent Advisor