Microsoft Edge is the browser provided by default when installing Windows. It actively adopts the latest web technologies and standards and supports various extensions and themes. It can be used on both Windows 10 and Windows 11, and can be used without separate installation.
In particular, Chat GPT, which is considered one of the artificial intelligence technologies, was recently installed on Edge, but it still shows a low market share of around 10%.
The reason is simple. Until recently, Microsoft Edge was widely perceived as an outdated browser. Although they are pursuing change with the installation of Chat GPT, it is difficult to shake off the perception of the past. The majority of users still use Chrome and Whale browsers, and the trend of deleting Microsoft Edge continues.
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Microsoft Edge is the browser built into Windows. It works closely with Windows and cannot be deleted using normal methods. Also, Windows does not recommend deleting it, but that does not mean it is impossible. 윤과장의 소소한 일상 이야기
You can delete Microsoft Edge browser on both Windows 10 and Windows 11. Although there are differences in the UI, the method and process are the same, and it is simpler than you think.
Press the Win + R shortcut keys to open the Run window.
Enter ‘%LocalAppData%’.
This is a shortcut key that helps you easily delete Microsoft Edge. In Windows 10 or Windows 11, press the above shortcut key to open the Run window and enter the command. Then, you can see that the hidden ‘AppData\Local\’ folder is opened within the currently logged in user account folder.
3. Find and click the ‘Packages’ folder in the moved path.
4. Find and delete files with ‘Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge.8wekyb3d8bbwe’ in the folder name.
Now restart your computer and you will see that Microsoft Edge has been deleted.
Please note that Microsoft Edge cannot be deleted using Windows’ ‘Uninstall Program’ function, and can be removed using the method introduced earlier. Also, apps deleted this way can be reinstalled from the MS Store, so if you feel uncomfortable with the browser, you can try deleting them first.
Microsoft Edge Update
In conclusion, there is no need to worry. Microsoft Edge automatically updates by default every time you restart the browser. As long as the Windows 10 or 11 operating system you are using is connected to the Internet, it is automatically updated, and there is no separate action for the user to take.
Of course, if the device is not connected to the Internet or purchased in China, the update will not be available. In this case, you must proceed manually, but the process is simple.
After launching Microsoft Edge, go to ‘Three Dots – Settings’ in the upper right corner.
You can click ‘About Microsoft Edge’ at the bottom of the settings options and check/update the current version.
Reset Microsoft Edge
The initialization method is also similar. Click ‘Reset to original’ in the options on the left and select ‘Restore settings to default’.
Then, a pop-up will appear asking if you want to reset the data. If you click ‘Reset’, all data in the browser will be deleted.