In a curious turn of events, Microsoft has seemingly removed a webpage that was intended to guide users on uninstalling Microsoft Edge. However, even if one were to stumble upon an archived version of this elusive page, it would not provide the assistance needed to eliminate the built-in browser from Windows 11. Ironically, the page, while titled “How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge,” primarily served as a platform for comparing Edge with Chrome, showcasing a table that highlighted Edge’s advantages, at least from Microsoft’s perspective.
According to reports from Windows Latest, TechRadar, and PCWorld, the now-defunct page redirected users to a general topic page about Edge. A search for uninstalling Edge via Bing reveals a different webpage that claims to offer guidance on the matter. The title and summary suggest that it would outline the necessary steps, yet clicking through leads to yet another general page about Edge, which seems to mislead users into utilizing Bing over Chrome.
Adding to the intrigue, Microsoft’s Bing Wallpaper app has been known to install Bing Visual Search and subtly prompt users to switch their default browser to Edge. Just last week, it was noted that searching for Google’s Web Store through Bing in Edge would trigger a message encouraging users to continue using Edge.
Can you uninstall Microsoft Edge from Windows 11?
Windows 11 comes pre-installed with Microsoft Edge, which is intricately woven into the fabric of the operating system. Over the years, users have discovered various workarounds to uninstall Edge, but many of these methods have become ineffective. Currently, there appears to be no universal first-party option for uninstalling Edge on Windows 11. Although Microsoft was required to enable uninstallation to comply with the Digital Markets Act, this option is limited to users in EEA countries.
While some tools claim to facilitate the removal of Edge from your PC, their effectiveness is questionable. A Windows Update could potentially reinstate the browser, leading to a frustrating cycle of attempts to rid oneself of Edge. For many, the most practical approach may simply be to install a preferred browser and either ignore Edge or embrace it if it happens to be their browser of choice.
Ultimately, the crux of the matter lies not in the ability to uninstall Microsoft Edge, but rather in the peculiar situation where Microsoft titled a page “How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge” without actually providing the information promised, compounded by the subsequent removal of the page itself.
