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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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ArkansasQuapaw
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Apr 10, 2026

Preventing Edge from running in the background helps reduce resource usage, but it does not completely uninstall edge browser in windows 11; it merely disables background running and startup functions.

How to completely uninstall edge browser in windows 11

Step 1: Disable background processes

  1. Open Microsoft Edge
  2. Click the three dots in the top-right corner → Settings
  3. System and performance
  4. Turn off:
  • Keep background extensions and apps running when Microsoft Edge is closed
  • Startup boost

Step 2: Disable Edge startup items

  • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc
  • Go to the Startup tab
  • Find Microsoft Edge → Right-click → Disable

Step 3: Remove Edge from the taskbar and Start menu

  • Right-click the Edge icon on the taskbar → Unpin from the taskbar
  • Right-click Edge in the Start menu → Unpin from the Start menu

Once you've completed these steps and disabled Edge, you can look for third-party cleanup software to remove it. Good luck!