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How do I uninstall ms edge from my computer?
I heard that following the EU's digital thing that m$ had aligned itself with European law and that therefore they had to make all Windows 10 & bloatware uninstallable 11 following the February 2024 update this should be the case my PC is up to date but yet I cannot, for example, uninstall m$ edge or even support for widgets that I never use and other bloatware from Microsoft so how to do it please?
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Microsoft has aimed to make certain system apps, including Edge, Widgets, and other pre-installed apps, more difficult to fully uninstall or remove.
While the DMA does impose certain restrictions on how app stores and operating systems can function, it does not necessarily require the removal of all unwanted apps or features. The DMA focuses more on ensuring that users have a choice in default apps and that they can easily uninstall pre-installed apps.
You're correct that recent Windows updates, especially in Windows 11, have introduced stricter controls around pre-installed apps, including Microsoft Edge, Widgets, and other Microsoft services. Microsoft has aimed to make it more challenging to remove certain built-in apps, partly due to legal and regulatory pressures, including compliance with EU laws.
