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LarkinFox
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Apr 10, 2026

How do I completely uninstall microsoft edge in windows 11?

Hi, The Microsoft Edge browser has been consuming a lot of CPU and RAM on my Windows 11 computer lately, even when only a few tabs are open. It's starting to slow things down, especially during mult...
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Nobel_Baynes
Steel Contributor
Apr 10, 2026

Microsoft Edge is designed as a core component of Windows 11, so you can't remove it from the Settings app. However,  it is possible to uninstall an Edge browser using a specific command in the Command Prompt.

How to completely uninstall edge browser in windows 11

1. Click the Start button, type cmd into the search bar.

2. Right-click on Command Prompt in the search results and select Run as administrator.

3. In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter. This command uses a wildcard (*) to automatically find the correct folder, so you don't need to know your Edge version number.

cd %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\Microsoft\Edge\Application\*\Installer

4. Now, type or paste the following command and press Enter.

setup.exe --uninstall --system-level --verbose-logging --force-uninstall

The command will run silently, and Microsoft Edge should be removed. It is recommended to restart your computer to ensure all changes are fully applied.