It's Getting more Difficult to Uninstall Microsoft Edge!
It's Getting more Difficult to Uninstall Microsoft Edge
I have been using Microsoft Edge as my secondary web browser because It can't be uninstalled from the system plus it is based on chromium so it is like chrome, So I was like why not use it, so I was using it, Until I found out that it was using more resources than chrome and then I decided to not use it anymore it's been exactly one month. Watch the video down below to know why and how I don't use Microsoft Edge anymore.
So basically, Microsoft Edge is still sitting on my system even though I don't use it anymore. I tried using some third-party tools to uninstall Microsoft Edge, but I was unsuccessful. It looks like Microsoft is trying really hard to make it uninstallable. As you guys know, you can uninstall Microsoft Edge if you live in one of the European countries where the DMA applies. There were some workarounds, like enabling Europe mode in any country using a tool or using an autounattend XML file to enable Europe mode, but those workarounds don’t seem to work anymore.
I have made a video in this topic so watch the video down below for more information.
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I watch your video. I ran into the same issue as yourself. The work around I did even Edge was already installed I went out a downloaded the Edge exe and went through the installation. It will tell you that Edge is already installed and I continued through the installation process even though it was already installed. My theory is that it will correct any missing files through the installation process. Now I am going to provide you with a link that is powershell script base that will give you options of installations. I chose option 2 to just uninstall Edge. It will uninstall Edge and keep edge Webview2 , Edge Core and Edge Update. I wanted to keep them for the very reason of other applications utilize Webview.
ReplyDeleteHere is the link to uninstall Edge. https://github.com/he3als/EdgeRemover .
If you want to get back to me and let me know how that work. All I know is it worked for me and hope it works for you too.
Oh by the way I brought up the x86 folder and opened up the Microsoft folder prior to uninstalling edge and you will see the Edge Folder disappear before your very eyes. It's my way of watching the process work.
ReplyDeleteSo you know I did this 1 week ago.
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