Microsoft has finally unveiled or presents the stable version of Chromium Edge after one year of trials at Edge Insider. Well, with this new project, the company made Edge a native web browser, and it’ll receive updates independently to that of monthly Windows 10 patches. It includes all the useful features tested on its legacy versions such as Beta, Dev, or Canary. However, if you do not want to continue with this, you may choose to uninstall Microsoft Chromium Edge.
Earlier, uninstalling Microsoft Edge poses security problems as this was a core component of Windows 10 OS. But, as of now, if you do not like the performance of the new Chromium Edge or face any other bugs, you may uninstall this web-browser. Let’s explore how to remove this app on Windows 10 PC.
How to Uninstall Microsoft Chromium Edge in Windows 10
To uninstall Microsoft Edge in Windows 10, please try the following simple suggestions.
1. By using Windows Settings
2. Via Command Prompt
1. By using Windows Settings
To uninstall Microsoft Edge in Windows 10, use these simple instructions.
1. Firstly, press Win+I hotkey to launch the local Settings.
2. Head over to the Apps Category after that Apps and features.
3. Next, scroll down and click Microsoft Edge on the adjacent right pane.
4. When its box expands, as display below, press the Uninstall button.
5. On the succeeding pop-up wizard, tap Uninstall again.
6. Now, if the UAC prompts, press Yes to begin this task.
That’s all; your PC will remove this web-browser along with its cache, bookmarks, & browsing history.
2] Using Command Prompt
Alternatively, one may remove the Chromium Edge browser by running a few codes on the Command Prompt. Here is how to do this.
1. Firstly, launch the Command Prompt having administrative rights.
2. Now on the elevated console, run the following codes one after another. Must sure to press Enter after each code.
cd/ cd c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\App dir
3. Running “dir” code will list out the available directories. Find the existing version & execute cd <version number> code.
cd 83.0.478.61
4. Afterward, run the following two commands to uninstall Microsoft Edge from the PC. Again, you must sure to press Enter after each code.
cd Installer setup.exe --uninstall --system-level --verbose-logging --force-uninstall
5. When you execute the above codes successfully, Chromium Edge gets removed from the computer. See the Snapshot below.
Final Words
Dear Readers. if you ever want to re-download this app, visit Microsoft Edge Support and click over the “Get the new Microsoft Edge now. “