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While the package removal above will remove Edge from your computer, it does leave stuff behind. Next, use a system cleaner such as CCleaner to remove registry entries and any orphaned files. The removal process will remove the installer files and remove Edge completely from your Windows 10 computer. The line should read ‘remove-appxpackage Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_44.17763.1.0_neutral_8wekyb3d8bbwe’ or something very similar.

Type ‘remove-appxpackage’ and paste the entry from above.

Identify the PackageFullName entry and copy the entire line after the ‘:’.

Type ‘get-appxpackage *edge*’ into the Power Shell window and hit Enter.

Type ‘power’ into the Windows Search box and select Windows PowerShell (x86).

Back up any bookmarks you have in Edge that you don’t have elsewhere.

You will need to use Windows PowerShell to do it but if you follow these instructions exactly you should be fine. There may be workarounds for these issues, but removing the browser, wiping all traces of it and then downloading a fresh copy can right all those wrongs.Īs Microsoft Edge is built into Windows 10, it isn’t straightforward to remove it, but you can do it.