Uninstalling Microsoft Edge from Windows 10 and 11 isn't straightforward. EU users can remove it via Settings, while others need third-party tools. Here's how.

If you've got a modern Windows computer, then you likely have had to deal with Microsoft Edge at some point. But why won't Microsoft let users install it?

If you've got a modern Windows computer, then you likely have had to deal with Microsoft Edge at some point. But why won't Microsoft let users install it?

Currently, Windows will periodically pop a notification asking the user to set Edge as their default browser, even when Edge isn't running. Going forward, Windows will no longer do this.

Another chance to avoid Edge has been implemented in Europe, as Windows 11 now opens links from the widget board in your default browser.