
However, that is not how Microsoft designed Edge.

Since Microsoft Edge is just an application, it should be removable, just like all the other apps. If you are still persistent in removing it, continue reading down this post. We have not experienced any issues ourselves thus far, but it is just a hunch. MicrosoftĪfter reading Microsoft’s statement, we think that removing Edge from Windows will have some impact on other programs and apps as well, regardless of other web browsers already installed. Since Windows runs applications that depend on the web platform and constantly need access to the internet, Microsoft claims Edge is an essential component of their operating system.īecause Windows supports applications that rely on the web platform, our default web browser is an essential component of our operating system and can’t be uninstalled.


