How to Remove Internet Explorer Edge from Windows 10
In the world of technology, change is the only constant. With the introduction of Windows 10, Microsoft brought along a new web browser, Microsoft Edge, which replaced the older Internet Explorer. While Edge offers several improvements over its predecessor, some users may still prefer the classic Internet Explorer for various reasons. If you are one of those users, you might be wondering how to remove Internet Explorer Edge from Windows 10. In this article, we will guide you through the process step by step.
1. Uninstall Internet Explorer Edge from Windows 10
To remove Internet Explorer Edge from Windows 10, you can follow these steps:
1. Press the “Windows” key on your keyboard to open the Start menu.
2. Click on “Settings” to open the Windows Settings app.
3. In the Settings app, click on “Apps” from the left-hand menu.
4. On the right side, scroll down and click on “Apps & features.”
5. In the list of installed apps, find “Internet Explorer (Edge)” and click on it.
6. Click on the “Uninstall” button.
7. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.
2. Remove Internet Explorer Edge from the Start Menu
After uninstalling Internet Explorer Edge, you may want to remove its shortcut from the Start menu. Here’s how to do it:
1. Right-click on the Start button and select “File Explorer.”
2. Navigate to the following path: `C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Internet Explorer (Edge)\`
3. Delete the “Internet Explorer (Edge)” folder.
4. Close File Explorer and restart your computer.
3. Remove Internet Explorer Edge from Taskbar
If you have Internet Explorer Edge pinned to your Taskbar, you can remove it by following these steps:
1. Right-click on the Internet Explorer Edge icon on the Taskbar.
2. Select “Unpin this program from the taskbar.”
3. The icon will be removed from the Taskbar.
4. Remove Internet Explorer Edge from the Desktop
If you have an Internet Explorer Edge shortcut on your desktop, you can delete it by following these steps:
1. Right-click on the Internet Explorer Edge shortcut.
2. Select “Delete.”
3. Confirm the deletion when prompted.
By following these steps, you should have successfully removed Internet Explorer Edge from Windows 10. However, please note that uninstalling Internet Explorer Edge may affect certain functionalities, such as Windows Update, as it is still used for certain tasks. If you encounter any issues, you can always reinstall Internet Explorer Edge by downloading it from the Microsoft website.
