Sep 03 2019 01:48 PM
While using and testing on the beta version of Edge, can the preinstalled be uninstalled?
Sep 03 2019 02:29 PM - edited Sep 03 2019 02:30 PM
Windows still doesn't allow uninstalling the built-in Edge browser, not even in the Insider fast ring build 18970.
you can however use this powershell method to somehow uninstall it. i say somehow because the install files will still be in your system and another powershell command can reinstall it.
so open the PowerShell. Type PowerShell in the Search bar.Right-click and select Run as Administrator.
Type the following command and hit Enter
Get-AppxPackage
This will show you a list of all installed app. Look for Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge.
Copy (Ctrl + C ) or write down the PackageFullName.
Type following command with package name in it and press Enter.
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_20.10240.16384.0_neutral__8wekyb3d8bbwe | Remove-AppxPackage
Done MS Edge will no longer work.
Sep 03 2019 02:57 PM
@HotCakeX Will check it out as it's worth a try.
Sep 25 2020 03:53 PM
I didn't even bother with the preinstalled edge. I use edge canary as my main browser.
Sep 25 2020 04:13 PM
@QueenNini thanks.
I do the same but was trying to look into if the browser could be removed anyhow.
Sep 25 2020 04:33 PM
@Navin Kumar My laptop shut down too much after updates so the current edge might be an issue to delete.
Sep 26 2020 07:35 AM