How do I remove Edge from my computer completely?

Question

I have Windows 10 Pro running my computer and would like to completely get rid of Edge. I don't use it and don't plan on ever using it so it's basically just a nuisance to me. Any help would be appreciated.

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Answer 1

As far as I know, it isn't possible to get rid of Edge completely. However, you can install some other web browser and set it as the system default.

Answer 2

Hi Wild, Welcome to the Microsoft Community. I am a Microsoft user just like you, and I hope you are well.

Please note: This is a user-to-user community forum. We are users just like you who help others. We are not employees of Microsoft.

Microsoft Edge is the web browser recommended by Microsoft and is the default web browser for Windows. Because Windows supports applications that rely on the web platform, our default web browser is an essential component of our operating system and can’t be uninstalled. To provide our users with compatibility, compliance, accessibility, and performance, we'll continue updating Microsoft Edge through the browser installer or Windows updates.

I am NOT a Microsoft Agent/Employee.

I hope this is helpful! Best Regards, Utkarsh

Answer 3

Your search engine is ****, but thanks for telling me I have no choice but to use it.

Answer 4

This is what i got back What am I doing wrong

PS C:\Windows\system32> Get-AppxPackage *MicrosoftEdge*|Remove-AppxPackage

Remove-AppxPackage : Deployment failed with HRESULT: 0x80073CFA, Removal failed. Please contact your software vendor.

(Exception from HRESULT: 0x80073CFA)

error 0x80070032: AppX Deployment Remove operation on package

Microsoft.MicrosoftEdgeDevToolsClient_1000.19041.3636.0_neutral_neutral_8wekyb3d8bbwe from:

C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdgeDevToolsClient_8wekyb3d8bbwe failed. This app is part of Windows and

cannot be uninstalled on a per-user basis. An administrator can attempt to remove the app from the computer using Turn

Windows Features on or off. However, it may not be possible to uninstall the app.

NOTE: For additional information, look for [ActivityId] bff506f4-4560-0001-e584-f5bf6045da01 in the Event Log or use

the command line Get-AppPackageLog -ActivityID bff506f4-4560-0001-e584-f5bf6045da01

At line:1 char:34

• Get-AppxPackage *MicrosoftEdge*|Remove-AppxPackage

•                              ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 
  

  • CategoryInfo : WriteError: (Microsoft.Micro...l_8wekyb3d8bbwe:String) [Remove-AppxPackage], IOException
  • FullyQualifiedErrorId : DeploymentError,Microsoft.Windows.Appx.PackageManager.Commands.RemoveAppxPackageCommand

Answer 5

Remove-AppxPackage : Deployment failed with HRESULT: 0x80073CFA, Removal failed. Please contact your software vendor. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x80073CFA) error 0x80070032: AppX Deployment Remove operation on package Microsoft.MicrosoftEdgeDevToolsClient_1000.22621.1.0_neutral_neutral_8wekyb3d8bbwe from:

C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdgeDevToolsClient_8wekyb3d8bbwe failed. This app is part of Windows and

cannot be uninstalled on a per-user basis. An administrator can attempt to remove the app from the computer using Turn

Windows Features on or off. However, it may not be possible to uninstall the app.

NOTE: For additional information, look for [ActivityId] f0e05f62-463e-0003-d1c7-edf03e46da01 in the Event Log or use

the command line Get-AppPackageLog -ActivityID f0e05f62-463e-0003-d1c7-edf03e46da01

At line:1 char:35

• Get-AppxPackage *MicrosoftEdge* | Remove-AppxPackage

•                               ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 
  

  • CategoryInfo : WriteError: (Microsoft.Micro...l_8wekyb3d8bbwe:String) [Remove-AppxPackage], IOException
  • FullyQualifiedErrorId : DeploymentError,Microsoft.Windows.Appx.PackageManager.Commands.RemoveAppxPackageCommand