How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Edge

To uninstall Microsoft Edge on Windows, open Settings > Apps > Apps & features, search for Microsoft Edge, click it, select Uninstall, and confirm the removal.

Microsoft Edge, the Chromium-based browser released by Microsoft in 2015, can be removed from your device through standard system utilities. The uninstall process varies slightly depending on your operating system, though the general approach remains consistent across platforms.

Uninstall on Windows

Access the Settings application and navigate to Apps > Apps & features. Locate Microsoft Edge in the alphabetical list. Click the three-dot menu next to the browser entry and select Uninstall. A confirmation dialog appears.

Click Uninstall again to complete the removal. The system may require administrator privileges to proceed. Restart your computer to ensure all files are fully removed.

Uninstall on macOS

Open the Applications folder in Finder. Locate Microsoft Edge in the list. Right-click the application and select Move to Trash. Empty the Trash to permanently delete the application.

Some cached data may remain in the user Library folder; you can manually delete these by navigating to ~/Library/Application Support/Microsoft Edge/.

Uninstall on Other Platforms

On Linux systems, use your distribution's package manager. For Ubuntu-based systems, open Terminal and run the appropriate removal command. Android and iOS users can simply long-press the Microsoft Edge icon on their home screen and select Uninstall or Remove App.

Before you uninstall Microsoft Edge, ensure you've exported any saved passwords, bookmarks, or browsing data if needed. The removal process is straightforward and doesn't affect other system files or applications. Most users complete the uninstall in under two minutes. If you plan to reinstall later, you can download Microsoft Edge again from Microsoft's official website.