How to Disable Edge on Windows 10: A Complete GuideUpdated 2 months ago
Disabling Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 requires using system settings or advanced methods since it is a built-in app. The simplest way is to change the default browser by going to Settings > Apps > Default Apps, selecting Web browser, and choosing an alternative like Chrome or Firefox.
Key Highlights: Disable Edge on Windows 10
- Change Default Browser: Set another browser as the default in Settings > Apps > Default apps to stop using Microsoft Edge.
- Uninstall Edge: Advanced method to uninstall Edge using Command Prompt (not recommended due to potential system issues).
- Disable Auto-Launching: Use Task Scheduler to prevent Edge from launching automatically at startup.
- Group Policy Editor: For Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise, Group Policy Editor can prevent Edge from being used as the default browser.
- Registry Editor: Advanced users can modify the Registry Editor to disable Edge by setting a specific registry key.
- Disable Background Processes: Turn off background running in Edge Settings to stop Edge from running when closed.
These methods offer various levels of control over Microsoft Edge, from disabling background processes to completely blocking it from running on Windows 10.