Windows 10: Here is why Microsoft's "uninstall Edge" page offers no instructions to remove the browser

Windows users who do not want to use Microsoft Edge have two main options: ignore the web browser as best as they can, or try to uninstall it.

Those who consider uninstalling Microsoft Edge may find out that removing Edge is only supported in the European Union and maybe a few other regions officially. Removal of Edge in other regions requires the use of third-party apps or scripts.

Quick note: Even though I live in the European Union, I still cannot remove Microsoft Edge from my Windows 11 version 24H2 PCs.

A search for "uninstall Edge" may return a page on Microsoft's website. The title of the webpage is "How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge". When you browse it, you will notice that it does not include any information on removing Edge from Windows systems.

Microsoft highlights the advantages of Edge on the page, including features such as Microsoft Widgets, Copilot Chat, or Bing Search. There is also a handy comparison with Google Chrome, that paints Edge in the brightest light possible.



Chrome does not support any of the six features that Microsoft picked for the comparison. This should not come as a surprise, considering that Microsoft's main intention with the webpage is to convince users to keep Edge.

Any browser maker could come up with such a list to highlight features that only their browser supports.

The purpose of Microsoft's Uninstall Edge webpage


Microsoft clearly does not want users to uninstall Microsoft Edge. The reason is simple: it gets usage information and ad revenue out of any user who uses Edge.

Why then the page? The answer is simple as well: it is optimized for search engines. When you run searches for uninstalling Edge, you may see Microsoft's page among the results. Since Edge is a Microsoft browser, it is likely that the company's webpage is displayed prominently.

Users may click on it, as it indicates that it contains a guide to remove the browser. While users may be disappointed that it does not, Microsoft may hope that highlighting the positive features of Edge may convince some users to keep the web browser.

Closing Words


Taras Buria over at Neowin describes the webpage as a fake guide. It is, to some extent. At the very least, it is dishonest about its actual intent.

Have you tried Microsoft Edge? What is your take on the browser? Feel free to leave a comment down below.

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Default pages for Microsoft Edge

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Microsoft is developing a built-in ad blocker for its Edge browser

"One of the first browser add-ons many people install to improve their online experience is Adblock Plus or something similar. Until recently, Microsoft Edge's lack of support for add-ons put off a lot of would-be users, but reports from Build 2016 suggest that native ad blocking is on its way to the Internet Explorer successor.

Adblock Plus is coming to Edge, but built-in ad blocking would negate the need for such an add-on. A slide shown off and snapped at a Build presentation shows that the next version of Edge, in response to user feedback, will feature ad blocking capabilities. There's no word on delivery timescale, but the upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update would seem a likely candidate.

ZDNet's Ed Bott photographed the slide which shows Microsoft's development roadmap built around feedback from testers. Right at the top of the list is reference to plans to create a plugin and extension store for Edge, but it's entry number four that's more intriguing.

"Build ad blocking features into the browser" is listed as a Feature Request from users. But the good news is that it is not only listed as being "Deliverable 4682811", but as "Targeted for the next version".

This will no doubt come as good news for those who have fallen in love with Edge, but it's not something that will be welcomed by the likes of Adblock Plus. It does seem that, particularly in the mobile arena, there is a move to baking ad blocking into the browser so it makes sense that Microsoft is following the trend. But it is the fact that Edge straddles Windows 10 on the desktop and Windows 10 Mobile that makes this a particularly interesting move.

Keep an eye out for Insider builds in the coming weeks as the feature may be just around the corner."

Forget extensions, built-in ad blocking is coming to Microsoft Edge - [UPDATE... no it's not!]

 

Microsoft Edge..

Hi,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft community.

I suggest you to follow the below steps if you are using Microsoft edge in MSN home page for changing your current location and check if it helps.

• Open edge browser login to msn.com.
• Then on the right hand side, click on gear icon.
• Go to settings, then under “market and language” and “home location” option change your current location and check whether it shows correct.

If you are using bing.com through edge browser then I suggest you to follow the below steps and check.

• Open edge browser login to bing.com.
• Then on the right hand side, click on gear icon.
• Go to “region” option and click on “change your region” link.
• Then select your country it will take your location.

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.