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The choice of browser is extremely important, because the experience of using the Internet largely depends on it. And, in addition to many solutions on the market that come separately, there is also the Microsoft Edge browser that comes with Windows 10. Below, we will understand the features of setting up the application, how to install it correctly and how to remove it.

What is Microsoft Age

Microsoft Edge is a new browser from Microsoft designed to replace the outdated Internet Explorer. The name change also has an advertising value - many users ignored the release of new versions of Internet Explorer, having had a bad experience with this browser in the past. Thus, Microsoft Edge is presented as a completely new solution for networking.

Application Features

Although this browser is the successor of Internet Explorer, it still has a number of significant differences from it. For instance:

• Own, more flexible engine.
• Extension support.
• More convenient use on mobile devices, using the stylus and voice assistant.
• Pretty fast real-time search.

Convenience and flexibility with overall stability make Microsoft Edge much more profitable than its predecessor.

How to install

On Windows 10, the Microsoft Edge browser is installed by default. So when using this operating system its separate installation is not required.

Although Microsoft Edge is installed by default on Windows 10, this OS also includes installed Internet explorer. This is done for backward compatibility with existing systems.

However, if Microsoft Edge won't launch on your Windows 10, you can fix it by resetting the settings to default. To do this, we do the following:

1. Enter the command inetcpl.cpl in the "run" window (it is called by pressing Win + R). Then confirm the command entry.
2. A window will appear in which you will need to go to the "Advanced" section.
3. There you need to choose to reset Internet Explorer settings. Do not be surprised that this particular browser name appears in this window, the same option resets the settings for Microsoft Edge as well.
4. Confirm the reset by accepting the options offered.
5. Try restarting your browser, it should now start without problems.

And it is also worth considering that Microsoft Edge does not work when Windows Firewall is disabled.

If you have a different operating system, for example, Windows 7 or Windows 8, then you will not be able to install and fully use the Microsoft Edge browser. The only way to use this browser in this case is to create virtual machine. This option is most likely not rational, but if anything, you can easily find all the necessary instructions on the official Microsoft website: https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/tools/vms/.

If you fundamentally do not want to use another browser, then you can always upgrade your operating system to Windows 10.

How to setup

Microsoft Edge is a pretty user friendly browser. But you just started using it, you may have some questions. Let's answer the most common ones.

Set the initial (start) page

As the page that will meet you when you open the browser, you can set both recently visited pages and one of the default ones. In order to do this, follow these steps:

How to get the home button back?

Although you won't find the homepage button in the usual place, you can easily turn it on in the options. It is done like this:

How to reset settings in Microsoft Edge and clear data?

In some cases, you may need to reset your browser settings without reinstalling it. This can fix minor problems with its operation or help you hide data about visited sites. To reset Microsoft Edge settings, do the following:

How to update

Browser updates, as expected, fix bugs and introduce new features. But what if your Microsoft Edge browser suddenly stops updating automatically? It should be understood that this in itself is a malfunction of either your browser or operating system. The only guaranteed solution here will be a complete reinstallation of the browser. To do this, there is a special script that must be activated in PowerShell. However, be aware that you are doing these actions are at your own risk.

We do the following:

How to disable or completely uninstall Microsoft Edge in Windows 10

Although Microsoft Edge performs much better than its predecessor, it is still not the preferred option for many. If you're used to your browser and want to get rid of the default intrusive program, you may need to disable or even uninstall Microsoft Edge altogether.

There are several ways to temporarily or permanently get rid of the Microsoft Edge browser. You cannot uninstall it like a regular program, because it comes as part of the operating system. The easiest way to uninstall requires the following:

The other uninstallation method is for advanced users only and uses the PowerShell system. To run it, just find it in the Start menu and open the executable file with administrator rights.

Now that you have found the desired entry, all that remains is to perform a series of manipulations.

1. Copy the value of the found entry into the Package FullName field. The entry might look like this: Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_20.10532.0.0_neutral__8wekyb3d8bbwe

Then run the following command in PowerShell:

Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_20.10532.0.0_neutral__8wekyb3d8bbwe | Remove-AppxPackage

After executing all commands, Microsoft Edge will be completely disabled.

Disabling the browser using a third-party program

For users who want to solve their problem literally “in one click”, there is an option to use special programs designed specifically to disable Microsoft Edge. For example, the Edge Blocker program, developed by a group of enthusiasts, can help you. Do the following:

If you still have questions about how to disable the Microsoft Edge browser, you can check out this video.

Video: How to disable Microsoft Age

We looked at the advantages of the Microsoft Edge browser, how to install and remove it if necessary. Now you will be able to consciously decide how you use the browser.

With the release of the new OS, the world also saw a new Internet browser called Edge. Alas, a significant part of the program code, except for its most outdated parts, was taken from the sources of Internet Explorer. Most users, even after switching to Windows 10, do not want to use the imposed Microsoft software and are looking for methods to change the default browser, which is what we will do today. We will also consider how it is configured.

Changing the default browser

Previously, changing the browser could be done by going to the program settings and clicking the appropriate button or checking the box, but in Windows 10 this method does not work.

Now you can change the Internet browser of the system through the new for Windows menu- "Parameters".

• We call the window using the keyboard shortcut "Win + I".
• We go to the first section "System".
• Go to the "Default Applications" subsection.

• Scroll to the bottom of the list, find the web browser and click on the program icon.
• Select the required application from the list and close the window.

Set the default browser using the second method

As it was in the "seven", in Windows 10 you can set the applications used in the system by default through the "Control Panel".

• We call the "Control Panel", for example, through the search.

• We go to the "Programs" section.
• Click on the "Set Default Applications" link.

• Select the required application and click on the inscription shown in the screenshot.

• Click "OK".

Making the Edge configuration

Let's deal with the basic settings of the new browser, thanks to which Windows 10 does not have a slow Internet Explorer.

Changing the home page

Setting the home page begins with changing the parameters of the button responsible for switching to it.

In Edge, the jump button to start page is present, but not active (hidden) by default, so you need to activate it first.

• Opening an Internet browser window in Windows 10.
• In the menu of additional actions, we call one of the last items in the list "Parameters".
• Click on the button "View additional. Options” to open a window where advanced browser settings are performed.
• Move the first switch "Display button ..." to the "On" position.

Now the start page is configured.

• We return to the "Options" menu.
• Move the checkbox to the “Specific page…” position.
• In the "Enter a web address" form, insert a link to the site that will be the home page, and click on the floppy disk icon.

Interesting: the capabilities of the new browser include the function of setting multiple home pages. To do this, after adding and saving the first address, enter the 2nd and all subsequent ones in the same way. Their number is limited only by the amount of RAM installed on the PC.

Changing the Edge Theme

Just as Windows 10 changes the window theme, you can change the color theme in Edge. This is all done in the same "Options" section, where the browser is configured.

• Click on the button with three dots.
• Click "Settings".
• In the first drop-down list "Choose a theme" select one of the two available themes: "Light" or "Dark".

Changes take effect immediately.

We fix the program icon in Start and on the home screen

Windows 10 introduced the ability to quickly launch applications not only through shortcuts on the desktop, Start or taskbar, but also through a new Start item called the Start screen.

To pin the browser icon in Start or on the home screen, you need to call the context menu of the program icon and select the appropriate item from the drop-down list.

For a long time, Internet Explorer was the default browser in the operating system. Windows system. It did not suit most users for a number of reasons and was used mainly to download other browsers after reinstalling the system. In Windows 10, Microsoft introduced a new browser - Microsoft Edge.

Differences between Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer

The main question that tormented most users of the Microsoft operating system was whether the browser update would be another rebranding attempt or whether the new default browser would really change from the previous one. Consider their main differences:

completely different program code - Microsoft Edge is not an updated version of the previous browser with a different name. These two products exist in parallel and work differently. Microsoft hasn't even stopped supporting Internet Explorer, in case there are people who prefer it;

fast and optimized engine - Microsoft Edge works much faster than its predecessor, in terms of stability and speed it can compete even with browsers such as Google Chrome;

the ability to install custom extensions - extensions are needed by people, and Microsoft finally understood this. The ability to install various plug-ins will allow you to customize the browser for yourself for comfortable work; Today, Edge has many extensions.

personal user experience - Microsoft Edge is positioned as an assistant for everyone. That is why already search query it collects additional information, and also allows the user to mark interesting places himself. There is even the ability to leave notes directly on the pages of sites with subsequent saving. All this makes the browser very convenient;
Notes will allow you to change pages to your liking

convenient settings - Internet Explorer was supplied as is. Even without extensions, Edge has a flexible system of settings, up to changing the default color scheme. In the settings you can change color scheme browser

Launching the Microsoft Edge browser

The new browser is built into every Windows 10 system out of the box. But if you have an outdated version of the OS from Microsoft, you won't be able to run it. You can try to do this in several ways:

open any page on the Internet - while this browser is used by default, it will be used to open links and search queries;

run the executable file located along the path: C:/Windows/SystemApps/Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe;
To run, click on the executable file MicrosoftEdge.exe

use a shortcut that is likely to be found in your version of Windows 10 on the desktop or taskbar. If not, you can take it there.

Thus, launching a new browser on Windows 10 is not difficult.

Problems launching the Microsoft Edge browser

The obvious disadvantage of the browser is its "lifetime". This is a completely new program, and it still has a lot of improvements and corrections to go through. Although the developers regularly update Edge, problems with running the browser on various configurations can already arise, for example, due to incorrect updates or viruses that have damaged some of the program files. If waiting for an official patch is unacceptable for you, you can try to solve them on your own.

First of all, if your browser has stopped opening pages or does it slowly, you should pay attention to temporary files. Clearing them can bring Microsoft Edge back to its former speed. And it is performed as follows:

Open your browser options and scroll down to the section on clearing your data. Click on the corresponding button to select cleaning items. Click on the "Choose what to clear" button to go to the menu for clearing browser data

A list of items that can be deleted appears. The most important thing is to clear cached data and cookies, but you can leave some other checkboxes checked. Select the items you want to clean up and click "Clear"

Click "Clear" and wait for the process to finish.

There is another way to clear data - with the help of special programs. For example, in the CCleaner program, this is very easy to do:

Run the program and click "Analyze". In the list on the left side of the screen, select the items to analyze.

When the verification is complete, click the "Clear" button.
Analyze with CCleaner and clean up

Wait for the cleaning to finish and close the program.

Video: How to clear temporary files in the Microsoft Edge browser

Performing a factory reset

If the browser stops working immediately after launch or refuses to function normally, you can reset the settings. This is done through the "Run" window:

Open the "Run" input box using the Win+R keyboard shortcut.

Enter the request inetcpl.cpl there and then click "OK".
Enter the inetcpl.cpl command in the Run window

A special menu for your browser settings will appear. You need to open a tab with additional options.
Go to the "Advanced" section in the settings

Select the Reset Internet Explorer Options action. Despite the different name, the settings are still stored in a similar way, so this action is required.

Confirm the reset and restart your browser. The problem should be gone.

You can also create a new account to reset the settings. This action will create a completely offline folder with browser files that will not be corrupted or modified. For this:

Press Win + I to open settings in Windows 10 and go to the "Accounts" section.
Go to the accounts section through Windows settings

In the "Family and other users" tab, select to add a new user to the device.
Click on the "Add a user for this computer" button

To avoid online registration, click on the line "I do not have login details ...".
While creating account select the option "I don't have this person's login details"

In the next window, choose to add a new user without using a Microsoft account.
To create a local account, click "Add a user without a Microsoft account"

Enter your account information. You don't need to come up with a complicated password, since you are creating this local profile for only one specific task.
Enter your account details and remember them

In the new account, navigate to C\:Users\new_entry_name\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe. This is where Microsoft Edge settings are stored. Copy the folder from the same path to your main account with confirmation of file replacement. The problem will be solved.

Useful Microsoft Edge browser settings

Study the settings of the new browser - this will help you optimize it for convenient work. You should be aware of the following options:

setting up extensions - opening a window with extensions is very simple. It is located at the very bottom of the settings tab, which is marked with three dots on the browser bar. Just go to this section and you can install any extensions on your browser; To select extensions, open the appropriate item in the drop-down menu

the new reading mode will translate the page into an easy-to-read screen view. To enable it, click on the book icon, which is located on the top panel;
Clicking on the book icon will enable reading mode in the browser

any public browser apps have a "Share" button. It allows your friends to get information about your current online activity;
With the help of a special button, you can share information with friends

v advanced settings Microsoft Edge (More options button in main settings) you can configure cookies. For example, their blocking or correct operation; In advanced settings, you can enable or disable cookie support

In the same place, you can configure the use of a plug-in for flash data or a pop-up blocker. You can also control the Adobe Flash Player plugin through the settings

Download Microsoft Edge browser updates

To automatically download browser updates, the "Center windows updates". Its setup is done like this:

Open System Settings by pressing Win+I and go to Update & Security.
Go to the Update & Security section to access update settings

On the Windows Update tab, you will see a notification if an update needs to be installed. Install it if necessary, and then go to "Advanced Options".
Update the system if necessary, and then open "Advanced Options"

For your convenience, switch automatic installation to install mode with a reboot notification. This will help you gracefully shut down programs before updating.
Set up notifications about scheduling a restart when you update your computer

Make sure the Defer Updates checkbox is unchecked.
Uncheck "Defer Updates"

Disable or uninstall Microsoft Edge

If you decide to use a different browser, it's a good idea to get rid of Microsoft Edge. But since this browser is built into the system by default, removing it completely is not so easy.

Manually disable Microsoft Edge in Windows 10

Manual disabling means changing the default browser. Indeed, it is enough to assign another browser that will interact with all links, and you can forget about Microsoft Edge.

Open the settings of your device, for example, through the Start menu. Open Settings from the Start Menu

Go to the "System" section and select the default apps tab.

Click on the current default browser and select any other instead.
Set the required default application instead of the current browser

Video: How to remove Microsoft Edge from the system

Removing the browser through the "Explorer"

Another option is to go to the settings location for the browser and delete the entire folder completely. This is a rather crude way, but it does not require any special knowledge or programs from you. Where this folder is located was mentioned earlier:

Follow the path above to local storage user and find the Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe folder there.

Right-click on this folder and select "Copy" from the list. Save the folder in another partition.

Delete the folder from the current partition.
Edge will stop working when deleting settings folder

Copy Microsoft Edge settings before deleting - this will help restore its functionality if necessary.

Uninstalling Microsoft Edge via PowerShell

You can also uninstall the browser via PowerShell. Enter the name of this utility in the Start menu and run it. Then follow a series of steps:

Enter the Get-AppxPackage request and confirm your input. A list of system programs will be displayed on the screen.

Find Microsoft Edge in the list and copy the value of this item.
Find Microsoft Edge in the list and copy the information

Substituting this value, run a command like Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_20.10532.0.0_neutral__8wekyb3d8bbwe | Remove-AppxPackage.

Upon completion of these manipulations, the original browser of your system will be completely turned off.

Uninstalling Microsoft Edge Using Third Party Programs

There are many programs to disable or remove the Microsoft Edge browser. But they work on a similar principle, so it is enough to consider only one. Download from the official site free program Edge blocker:

Run the program. You will see the main program window with two possible actions.

A simple click on the Block button will disable your browser.

The Unblock button, in turn, will return it to working condition.
With Edge Blocker you can easily turn off and on your browser

With the help of such a program, you can control this browser and turn it on only when necessary.

How to install Microsoft Edge after removal

Way Microsoft Recovery Edge using a command or creating a new user is yours. But there is another way to install the browser after removal:

Run the PowerShell program with administrator rights.
Select Run as administrator from the context menu to launch PowerShell

Type Get-AppXPackage -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach (Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml" -Verbose). The installation of the program will begin.
Enter the command to install the browser

Upon completion of the installation, a notification will appear. After restarting the computer, the browser will be ready to use.
Reboot your computer after notification of successful installation

The new browser from Microsoft is doing its job very well. If properly configured, it can replace other browsers, which in itself is a great achievement for the default browser. If Edge does not suit you, you can always remove it or disable it.

By default, all editions of Windows 10 have the Edge browser. It can be used, configured, or removed from the computer.

What's new in Microsoft Edge

In all previous versions of Windows, Internet Explorer of different versions was present by default. But in Windows 10, it was replaced by the more advanced Microsoft Edge. It has the following advantages, unlike its predecessors:

• new EdgeHTML engine and JS interpreter - Chakra;
• stylus support, allowing you to draw on the screen and quickly share the resulting image;
• voice assistant support (only in countries where the voice assistant itself is supported);
• the ability to install extensions that increase the number of browser functions;
• authorization support using biometric authentication;
• the ability to run PDF files directly in the browser;
• reading mode, removing everything superfluous from the page.

The Edge has been radically redesigned. It was simplified and designed according to modern standards. Edge has preserved and added features that can be found in all popular browsers: saving bookmarks, customizing the interface, saving passwords, scaling, etc.

Microsoft Edge looks different from its predecessors

Browser launch

If the browser has not been deleted or damaged, then you can launch it from the quick access panel by clicking on the E-shaped icon in the lower left corner.

Open Microsoft Edge by clicking the E icon in the Quick Access Toolbar

Also, the browser will be found through the system search bar if you type the word Egde.

You can also launch Microsoft Edge through the system search bar

Browser has stopped running or slows down

Edge may stop running in the following cases:

• there is not enough RAM to run it;
• program files are corrupted;
• The browser cache is full.

Firstly, close all applications, or rather, immediately restart the device to RAM released. Secondly, to eliminate the second and third reasons, use the instructions below.

Restart your computer to free up RAM

The browser can hang for the same reasons that prevent it from starting. If you encounter such a problem, then also restart your computer, and then follow the instructions below. But first, make sure that sagging is not due to an unstable Internet connection.

Clearing the cache

This method is suitable if it is possible to launch a browser. Otherwise, reset your browser files first using the following instruction.

Video: How to clear and disable the cache in Microsoft Edge

Reset browser

The steps below will help you reset your browser files to default and will most likely fix the issue:

The above steps will reset Egde to its default settings, so there shouldn't be any problems with it running.

Create a new account

Another way to restore access to the standard browser without reinstalling the system is to create a new account.

Video: How to create a new account in Windows 10

What to do if nothing helped

If none of the above methods helped solve the problem with the browser, there are two ways out: reinstall the system or find an alternative. The second option is much better as there are many free browsers out there that outperform Edge in many ways. For example, start using Google Chrome or a browser from Yandex.

Basic settings and features

If you decide to start working with Microsoft Edge, then first of all you need to learn about its basic settings and features that allow you to personalize and change the browser for each user individually.

Zooming

There is a line with percentages in the browser menu. It shows at what scale the open page is displayed. For each tab, the scale is set separately. If you need to see some small object on the page, zoom in, if the monitor is too small to fit everything, reduce the page size.

Change page zoom in Microsoft Edge to your liking

Installing add-ons

Edge has the ability to install add-ons that will bring new features to the browser.

Video: How to add an extension to Microsoft Edge

Working with bookmarks and history

To bookmark in Microsoft Edge:

Video: How to Favorite a Site and Display the Favorites Bar in Microsoft Edge

Reading mode

The transition to the reading mode and exit from it is carried out using the button in the form of an open book. If you enter the reading mode, then all blocks that do not contain text will disappear from the page.

Reading mode in Microsoft Edge removes everything superfluous from the page, leaving only the text

Quick link send

Share the application with the ability to send a link to a specific site

Creating a note

Video: How to create a web note in Microsoft Edge

inPrivate function

In the browser menu, you can find the "New inPrivate window" function.

Using the inPrivate function opens new inset, the actions in which will not be saved. That is, there will be no mention of the fact that the user visited the site opened in this mode in the browser's memory. Cache, history and cookies will not be saved.

Open the page in inPrivate mode if you do not want the browser to remember that you visited the site

Keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Edge

Keyboard shortcuts will allow you to more efficiently browse pages in the Microsoft Edge browser.

Table: Hotkeys for Microsoft Edge

KEYS	ACTION
Alt+F4	Close current active window
Alt+D	Go to address bar
Alt+J	Reviews and reports
Alt + Space	Open the system menu of the active window
Alt + Left Arrow
Alt + Right Arrow	Go to the next page that was open in a tab
Ctrl + +	Zoom in page by 10%
Ctrl+-	Zoom out the page by 10%
Ctrl+F4	Close current tab
ctrl+0	Set default page scale (100%)
ctrl+1	Switch to tab 1
ctrl + 2	Switch to tab 2
ctrl + 3	Switch to tab 3
ctrl + 4	Switch to tab 4
ctrl + 5	Switch to tab 5
ctrl + 6	Switch to tab 6
ctrl+7	Switch to tab 7
ctrl+8	Switch to tab 8
ctrl+9	Switch to last tab
Ctrl + click on link	Open URL in new tab
Ctrl+Tab	Switch forward between tabs
Ctrl+Shift+Tab	Switch back between tabs
Ctrl+Shift+B	Show or hide the favorites bar
Ctrl+Shift+L	Search using copied text
Ctrl+Shift+P	Open InPrivate window
Ctrl+Shift+R	Enable or disable Reading Mode
Ctrl+Shift+T	Reopen last closed tab
Ctrl+A	Choose all
ctrl+d	Add site to favorites
Ctrl+E	Open search query in address bar
ctrl+f	Open "Find on Page"
ctrl+g	View Reading List
ctrl+h	View history
Ctrl+I	View Favorites
Ctrl+J	View Downloads
Ctrl+K	Duplicate current tab
Ctrl+L	Go to address bar
Ctrl + N	Open a new Microsoft Edge window
ctrl+p	Printing the contents of the current page
ctrl+r	Refresh current page
ctrl+t	Open new tab
Ctrl+W	Close current tab
Left Arrow	Scroll current page to the left
Right Arrow	Scroll current page right
Up arrow	Scroll up the current page
Arrow to down	Scroll down the current page
backspace	Go to the previous page that was open in a tab
End	Move to bottom of page
Home	Back to top
F5	Refresh current page
F7	Enable or disable keyboard navigation
F12	Open developer tools
Tab	Move forward through items on a web page, in the address bar, or in the Favorites bar
Shift + Tab	Move backward through items on a web page, in the address bar, or in the Favorites bar

Browser settings

By going to the device settings, you can make the following changes:

Browser update

You cannot update the browser manually. Updates for it are downloaded along with system updates received through the Update Center. That is, to get latest version Edge, you need to update Windows 10.

Disabling and deleting the browser

Since Edge is a built-in browser protected by Microsoft, it will not be possible to remove it completely without third-party applications. But the browser can be disabled by following the instructions below.

Through the execution of commands

You can disable the browser through the execution of commands. To do this, do the following:

Through the "Explorer"

Navigate to Main_Section:\Users\Account_Name\AppData\Local\Package in File Explorer. In the target folder, find the Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe subfolder and move it to any other partition. For example, to some folder on drive D. You can immediately delete the subfolder, but then it cannot be restored. After the subfolder disappears from the Package folder, the browser will be disabled.

Copy the folder and move it to another partition before deleting

Through a third party program

You can block the browser using various third-party programs. For example, you can use the Edge Blocker app. It is distributed free of charge, and after installation, only one action is required - pressing the Block button. In the future, it will be possible to unblock the browser by running the program and clicking on the Unblock button.

Block your browser with free third-party Edge Blocker

Video: How to Disable or Uninstall Microsoft Edge Browser

How to restore or install a browser

You cannot install a browser, as well as remove it. The browser can be blocked, this is described in the paragraph "Disabling and deleting the browser". The browser is installed once with the system, so the only way to reinstall it is to reinstall the system.

If you do not want to lose the data of your existing account and the system as a whole, then use the System Restore tool. Restoring will restore default settings, but no data will be lost, and Microsoft Edge will be restored along with all files.

Before resorting to actions such as reinstalling and restoring the system, it is recommended to install the latest Windows version, as updates for Edge may be installed along with it, solving the problem.

Windows 10 comes with the Edge browser by default, which can't be uninstalled or installed separately, but can be customized or blocked. Using browser settings, you can personalize the interface, change existing functions and add new ones. If Edge stops working or freezes, clear your data and reset your browser settings.