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Microsoft edge installed but can't be found

Anonymous
2025-02-11T08:09:27+00:00

Hi all.

Microsoft Edge is reported as being installed on my system but there is no sign of the folder or any of the links needed. It does not appear in explorer, program files, program files (x86). It is not shown in uninstall programs - Iobit uninstaller 14.1 Pro, Ashampoo uninstaller 14, or Windows native uninstaller. Some programs ask for links but they can't be found as they are in Edge. I just can't find it and neither can the programs even though Windows says it's there,

Any help greatly appreciated.

Martin

Microsoft Edge | Install and update | Windows 11

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-02-12T02:43:07+00:00

    Hi, martin wilson1

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    We understand your problem about Microsoft Edge shows up as installed on the system, but can't find the related folder or shortcut, and can't be found in the list of uninstalled programs, we suggest you can try the following options:  I.Show hidden files and system filesEdge may be installed in the system protected directory and hidden by default:1. Open File Explorer and click "View ” at the top.2. Check “Hidden items ‘ and click ’Options” → “Change folder and search options ”.3. In the “View” tab:-Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files ”.-Select "Show all files and folders ”.Manually check the following paths:C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\ApplicationC:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeWebViewC:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbweII. Re-register Edge via PowerShell1. Press Win + S to search for PowerShell, right-click and select "Run as administrator ”.2. Enter the following command to force re-register Edge:Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml" -Verbose}3. Restart your computer and check if Edge is restored.III. Reinstall Edge1. Visit Microsoft Edge official website.2. Download the installer and run it, and select “Install for all users”.IV.Try to create a local account and then try to see if the problem still exists in the local account:Search for CMD, then run it in administrator mode and enter the following commandnet user USERNAME PASSWORD /addnet localgroup administrators USERNAME /addUSERNAME PASSWORD can be replaced with your preferred account name and password, if you don't need a password you can leave PASSWORD blank.If there is no problem under the new account, this should be a fault of the account profile, please refer to the following article under Repair Corrupt Profile for the solution to transfer your information to the new account.*Troubleshoot Problems Signing In to Windows - Microsoft Support* (The procedure is the same for Windows 11 and Windows 10, you can directly refer to the scenario for Windows 10 and execute it.)If you have any progress, you are welcome to contact us anytime.

    Best Regards

    Nicholas.Z - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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