Question

Microsoft Edge - is that possible?

Answer 1

Set another browser as the default browser
1st step:
2nd step:
3rd step:
4th step:
Rename program folder
1st step:
2nd step:
3rd step:
Quick guide: Change the default browser
Quick guide: Renaming the program folder

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The Microsoft Edge browser is already preinstalled on Windows 10. We'll show you how to get rid of it..

With Windows 10, various apps and programs are automatically installed, including the Microsoft Edge browser. There is no option to uninstall these apps. Because they are so deeply integrated into the system, there are many risks associated with uninstalling them. We therefore advise you not to intervene in the system. However, in this guide we offer you risk-free variants to get rid of the browser.

• Set another browser as the default browser
• Rename program folder

Set another browser as the default browser

If you change your default browser, all links and files will automatically appear in the browser you choose. Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the brief instructions .

1st step:

Press the key combination [Windows] + [I] to open the Windows settings . Then click on the " Apps " button .

2nd step:

Select " Standard apps " in the menu on the left.

3rd step:

Now scroll down to the point " Web browser ". Click on the browser and select your preferred browser from the list .

4th step:

You will now be asked whether you really want to continue using Microsoft Edge or try it out. Click on " Switch Anyway ".

Rename program folder

If you rename the folder for the Edge browser, the system will no longer find it. Although it is still in the system, it can no longer be started.

But be careful: Renaming a program folder can lead to unforeseeable problems. For example, with the next function update it can happen that Edge reappears or that the update fails directly. Changing the default browser is usually sufficient and with this approach you are definitely on the safe side.

If you still prefer to rename the program folder for Microsoft Edge, follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the brief instructions ..

1st step:

Open Windows Explorer with the key combination [Windows] + [E] and navigate to the folder " C: / Windows / SystemApps ".

2nd step:

The folder for Microsoft Edge is called " Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe ". Select it and press [ F2 ] to rename it . You need admin rights for this .

3rd step:

To undo this process, simply rename the folder " Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe " again. After a restart you can use Edge again.

Quick guide: Change the default browser

1. Press the Windows + I keys at the same time, then click Apps .
2. Select " Default Apps " on the left.
3. With a click on the point " Web browser " you can choose your preferred browser from the list .

Quick guide: Renaming the program folder

1. Simultaneously press the [Windows] + [E] keys and navigate to the " C: / Windows / SystemApps " folder .
2. Select the Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe folder and press [F2] to rename it .
3. To undo, rename the folder " Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe " and restart your PC.

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