(Microsoft Edge)Windows 11的默认网络浏览器Microsoft Edge也有不少批评者。如果你是其中之一，你可能想从Windows 11电脑上卸载(Windows 11)Microsoft Edge。但是，与“应用程序”(Apps)文件夹中的许多应用程序不同，Microsoft Edge的(Microsoft Edge)“卸载”(Uninstall)按钮呈灰色。不过，技术上仍然可以卸载它。
在卸载Microsoft Edge之前，请务必了解它已深度集成到Windows 11操作系统中。例如，Windows Search中的网络搜索由Microsoft Edge提供支持。从计算机上卸载它可能会导致不可预见的问题，并使计算机上的某些功能无法按预期工作。
您可以在Windows 11上卸载(Windows 11)Microsoft Edge吗？
您可以从计算机中删除 Microsoft Edge ，但这并不是一个好主意，因为它是(remove Microsoft Edge)Windows系统的重要组成部分。它不仅仅是默认的 Web 浏览器，而且还在某些Windows功能的工作方式中发挥着重要作用。摆脱它可能会影响计算机的稳定性以及计算机上某些功能的运行效果（如果有的话）。
有一些非官方的方法可以删除Microsoft Edge，例如使用特殊命令或摆弄系统文件，但这些方法可能存在风险。Microsoft并不正式支持卸载Edge，因此如果您遇到麻烦，就得靠自己了。最好只更改默认浏览器(change the default browser)，但如果您仍然想删除Edge，请按以下方法操作。
使用命令提示符(Microsoft Edge Using Command Prompt)卸载Microsoft Edge
您可以使用命令提示符(Command Prompt)中的特定命令来卸载Microsoft Edge。为此，你需要当前的Microsoft Edge版本号，并且需要位于正确的目录中。
- 打开Microsoft Edge，在地址栏中键入edge://settings/help，然后按Enter。
- (Click About Microsoft Edge)单击左侧窗格底部的关于 Microsoft Edge 。复制屏幕顶部Microsoft Edge下的版本号。
- 按Windows Key + S打开Windows 搜索(Windows Search)。
- 键入 Command Prompt(Type Command Prompt)，右键单击结果，然后选择以管理员(Administrator)身份运行(Run)。
- 将出现用户帐户控制(User Account Control)( UAC ) 提示。(UAC)单击“是”(Click Yes)。
- (Navigate)使用 cd 命令导航到 Edge 的“安装程序”目录。根据命令提示符(Command Prompt)默认打开的目录，您可能需要使用 cd .. 命令返回一两级。
准备好后，运行以下命令：
cd“ Program Files ( x86 )MicrosoftEdgeApplication安装人员”
代替使用之前复制的实际版本号。
- 接下来，运行此命令来卸载Microsoft Edge。
设置(Setup)-卸载-强制卸载-系统级
重新启动您的电脑以使更改生效。
使用注册表编辑器(Registry Editor)卸载Microsoft Edge
默认情况下， Apps(Apps)文件夹中Microsoft Edge旁边的“卸载”(Uninstall)按钮呈灰色，但您可以在注册表编辑器(Registry Editor)中进行更改以重新启用它。请注意，只有在知道自己在做什么的情况下
才应该对注册表编辑器(Registry Editor)进行编辑，因为错误可能会导致不可逆转的数据丢失。
- 按 Windows 键 + R 打开“运行”。
- 在文本框中键入(Type)regedit，然后单击“确定”打开注册表编辑器(Registry Editor)。
- 将出现用户帐户控制(User Account Control)( UAC ) 提示。(UAC)单击“是”(Click Yes)。
- 导航(Navigate)到HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Microsoft Edge。
- 右键单击“NoRemove”并从上下文菜单中选择“修改” 。(Modify)
- 在出现的窗口中，将数值(Value)数据更改为 0，然后单击确定。
- 现在，按Windows Key + I 打开“设置”(Settings)应用程序。在“应用程序”(Apps)中，找到“Microsoft Edge”，单击三个点，然后选择“卸载”(Uninstall)。
- 将出现用户帐户控制(User Account Control)( UAC ) 提示。(UAC)单击“是”(Click Yes)。
重新启动您的电脑以使更改生效。
阻止 Microsoft Edge 自动重新(Prevent Microsoft Edge From Automatically)安装
Microsoft Edge可能会在您卸载后自动重新安装，因为它是(Microsoft Edge)Windows 操作系统(Windows OS)的核心部分，并且旨在保持更新和正常运行。Windows 更新(Windows Update)或系统的内置修复机制可能会重新安装或修复Edge，以保持系统稳定性并确保依赖Edge 的其他(Edge)Windows组件继续正常工作。
为了防止Edge重新安装，您需要在注册表编辑器(Registry Editor)中进行编辑。与往常一样，只有在您知道自己在做什么的情况下才能在注册表编辑器(Registry Editor)中进行编辑，以防止不可逆转的损坏。
- 按 Windows 键 + R 打开“运行”。
- 在文本框中键入(Type)regedit，然后单击“确定”打开注册表编辑器(Registry Editor)。
- 将出现用户帐户控制(User Account Control)( UAC ) 提示。(UAC)单击“是”(Click Yes)。
- 在注册表编辑器(Registry Editor)中，导航至HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINES\SOFTWARE\Microsoft。
- 右键单击(Right-click)Microsoft文件夹，将光标悬停在“新建”(New)上，然后选择“密钥”(Key)。
- 将新密钥重命名为 EdgeUpdate。
- 右键单击EdgeUpdate，将光标悬停在New上，然后选择DWORD (32-bit) Value。
- 右键单击(Right-click)新值，当前名称为New Value #1。
- 从上下文菜单中选择重命名。(Rename)
- 将该值重命名为DoNotUpdateToEdgeWithChromium。
- 右键单击新命名的DoNotUpdateToEdgeWithChromium值，然后从上下文菜单中选择“修改” 。(Modify)
- 将出现“编辑DWORD(Edit DWORD)（32 位）值”窗口。(Value)将数值(Value)数据更改为 1，然后单击确定。
这里的所有都是它的。这将阻止重新安装
Microsoft Edge 。
最安全的方法(Safest Method)：更改默认浏览器(Default Browser)
你可能不应该在 Windows 11 电脑上卸载Microsoft Edge ，除非你确实对磁盘空间感到紧张。(Microsoft Edge)即便如此，它也只能作为最后的手段。您可以尝试清理硬盘以释放磁盘空间(free disk space)，或者在卸载Edge之前先(Edge)购买价格实惠的外部硬盘(buy an affordable external hard drive)。尽管这可能
很烦人，但它仍然是一个必要的应用程序。(Annoying)
如果您有磁盘空间预算，则应保留Edge安装状态，并将默认 Web 浏览器切换为您选择的浏览器。这将使您的电脑正常运行，而无需使用Edge本身。
How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge From Your Windows 11 PC
Microsoft Edge, the default web browser for Windows 11, has its fair share of detractors. If you’re one of those, you may want to uninstall Microsoft Edge from your Windows 11 PC. However, unlike many apps in the Apps folder, the Uninstall button is grayed out for Microsoft Edge. It’s still technically possible to uninstall it, though.
Before you uninstall Microsoft Edge, it’s important to know that it’s deeply integrated into the Windows 11 OS. For example, the web search in Windows Search is powered by Microsoft Edge. Uninstalling it from your computer may cause unforeseen issues and make certain features on your PC not work as expected.
Can You Uninstall Microsoft Edge on Windows 11?
You can remove Microsoft Edge from your computer, but it’s not really a good idea since it’s a crucial part of your Windows system. It’s not just the default web browser, but it also plays a role in how some Windows features work. Getting rid of it might mess with your computer’s stability and how well certain features on it run, if at all.
There are some unofficial ways to remove Microsoft Edge, like using special commands or fiddling with system files, but these can be risky. Microsoft doesn’t officially support uninstalling Edge, so if you run into trouble, you’re on your own. It’s best to just change the default browser, but if you still want to remove Edge, here’s how.
Uninstall Microsoft Edge Using Command Prompt
You can uninstall Microsoft Edge by using a specific command in Command Prompt. To do so, you’ll need your current Microsoft Edge version number, and you’ll need to be in the correct directory.
- Open Microsoft Edge, type edge://settings/help in the address bar, and then press Enter.
- Click About Microsoft Edge at the bottom of the left-hand pane. Copy the version number at the top of the screen, under Microsoft Edge.
- Press Windows Key + S to open Windows Search.
- Type Command Prompt, right-click the result, and then select Run as Administrator.
- The User Account Control (UAC) prompt will appear. Click Yes.
- Navigate to Edge’s “Installer” directory by using the cd command. Depending on which directory your Command Prompt opens in by default, you may need to use the cd .. command to go back a level or two.
Once ready, run this command:
cd “Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\<Version Number>\Installer”
Replace <Version Number> with your actual version number copied earlier.
- Next, run this command to uninstall Microsoft Edge.
Setup –uninstall –force-uninstall –system-level
Restart your PC for the changes to take place.
Uninstall Microsoft Edge Using the Registry Editor
The Uninstall button next to Microsoft Edge in the Apps folder is grayed out by default, but you can make a change in the Registry Editor to re-enable it. Note that you should only make edits to the Registry Editor if you know what you’re doing, as mistakes can lead to irreversible data loss.
- Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
- Type regedit in the text box and click OK to open the Registry Editor.
- The User Account Control (UAC) prompt will appear. Click Yes.
- Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Microsoft Edge.
- Right-click NoRemove and select Modify from the context menu.
- In the window that appears, change the Value data to 0 and click OK.
- Now, press Windows Key + I to open the Settings app. In Apps, find Microsoft Edge, click the three dots, and then select Uninstall.
- The User Account Control (UAC) prompt will appear. Click Yes.
Restart your PC for the changes to take place.
Prevent Microsoft Edge From Automatically Reinstalling
Microsoft Edge may automatically reinstall after you uninstall it because it is a core part of the Windows OS, and it’s designed to stay updated and functional. Windows Update or the system’s built-in repair mechanisms might reinstall or repair Edge to maintain system stability and ensure other Windows components that rely on Edge continue to work correctly.
To prevent Edge from reinstalling, you’ll need to make an edit in the Registry Editor. As always, only make edits in the Registry Editor if you know what you’re doing in order to prevent irreversible damage.
- Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
- Type regedit in the text box and click OK to open the Registry Editor.
- The User Account Control (UAC) prompt will appear. Click Yes.
- In the Registry Editor, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINES\SOFTWARE\Microsoft.
- Right-click the Microsoft folder, hover your cursor over New, and then select Key.
- Rename the new Key to EdgeUpdate.
- Right-click EdgeUpdate, hover your cursor over New, and then select DWORD (32-bit) Value.
- Right-click the new value, which is currently named New Value #1.
- Select Rename from the context menu.
- Rename the value to DoNotUpdateToEdgeWithChromium.
- Right-click the newly-named DoNotUpdateToEdgeWithChromium value and select Modify from the context menu.
- The Edit DWORD (32-bit) Value window will appear. Change the Value data to 1 and then click OK.
That’s all there is to it. This will prevent Microsoft Edge from being reinstalled.
Safest Method: Change the Default Browser
You probably shouldn’t uninstall Microsoft Edge on your Windows 11 PC unless you’re really pressed for disk space. Even then, it should only be used as a last resort. You can try cleaning up your hard drive to free disk space or buy an affordable external hard drive first before uninstalling Edge. Annoying as it may be, it’s still a necessary application.
If you have the disk space budget, you should leave Edge installed and just switch the default web browser to your browser of choice. This will keep things running properly on your PC without you ever having to use Edge itself.
