The biggest issue that bugs us is that we cannot uninstall it from the control panel. We don’t have the option to choose whether we want the Browser on our PC or not. On top of that, many users face Edge launching on startup automatically taking up resources. This problem might not affect high spec PC users, but ones that don’t have high-end PCs face a big problem. So, we have taken it upon ourselves to find ways to tackle these issues once and for all. Check out the solution below to resolve these annoying issues.
Stop Microsoft Edge from Opening as the Default Browser
Suppose you face Microsoft Edge as the default browser and want to change it to a new browser or are tired of links and files opening from Edge instead of your intended Browser. Follows the steps below to do it. in Windows 10 in Windows 11 The option of switching the default browser is different from the Windows 10 Procedure. We can, however, change the default browser by two methods. Change to Default Browser From Browser’s Settings This method will work for Firefox, Firefox Nightly, Opera, Brave Browser, etc. Go to the settings section of these browsers and find/select Mark as Default or Default Browser option. There might be slight variation in how to get to the settings section, but every Browser has this option. For Google Chrome, if we click on Mark as default, it will re-route us to the Default Apps section of Windows Settings. Follow Method 2 for Chrome or any other browser that re-routes to the Default Apps section.
Stop Microsoft Edge from Opening On Startup
Are you worried about Edge taking up resources by running in the background or during startup? Follow the procedures below and see which one works for you.
Toggle Off Restartable Apps Settings
Remove Edge from Startup in Task Manager
Check Shell: Startup
Change Background Apps Settings in Browser
Change Settings in Local Group Policy Editor
Please note home editions will not have this feature. We can, however, install it with a command prompt script (external link to be inserted). Professional and Enterprise editions do have these features built-in.
Use Registry Editor to Make Changes to Windows Registry
Please make sure to have a backup of the registry before using the command. Press Windows Key + R and type Regedit to open the editor. On the top left corner, go to File and select Export. A new screen will then pop up where you can name the file and choose its destination folder. Remember to select the Export Range as ALL on the bottom of the pop-up. This will create a backup of the registry. Make the following changes once the backup is created:
Disable Edge Update Tasks from Task Scheduler
Can I Uninstall Microsoft Edge?
Completely getting rid of Microsoft Edge is no easy task. As Microsoft shuts down any new workarounds people find on their next windows update. For now, the solution stated below will force Edge to uninstall and stop it from coming back.
Step 1: Force Edge to Uninstall
Step 2: Stop EDGE from Coming Back
This step will focus on creating a key in the windows registry. In layman terms, the command stated below tells Windows that we are using the legacy Edge from the Microsoft store, which isn’t a part of chromium, and we do not want the chromium edge.
I’ve changed the default browser still edge is opening. What should I do?
If Microsoft edge opens even after you’ve changed the default app, you may have to change the default browser for each file type. And also, link it through windows settings. To do so,
