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A guide to uninstall Microsoft Edge from your computer

You can find below detailed information on how to remove Microsoft Edge for Windows. The Windows version was created by Microsoft Corporation. Go over here where you can find out more on Microsoft Corporation. The program is usually installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application folder (same installation drive as Windows). You can uninstall Microsoft Edge by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\84.0.522.75\Installer\setup.exe. Note that you might receive a notification for admin rights. The application's main executable file occupies 2.77 MB (2906512 bytes) on disk and is titled msedge.exe.

The following executables are contained in Microsoft Edge. They occupy 17.96 MB (18832464 bytes) on disk.

  • msedge.exe (2.77 MB)
  • msedge_proxy.exe (745.39 KB)
  • pwahelper.exe (777.89 KB)
  • cookie_exporter.exe (96.89 KB)
  • elevation_service.exe (1.51 MB)
  • identity_helper.exe (791.39 KB)
  • msedgewebview2.exe (2.34 MB)
  • notification_helper.exe (972.89 KB)
  • ie_to_edge_stub.exe (442.89 KB)
  • setup.exe (3.34 MB)
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This data is about Microsoft Edge version 84.0.522.75 only. You can find below info on other versions of Microsoft Edge:

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Many files, folders and registry data can not be deleted when you are trying to remove Microsoft Edge from your PC.

Directories found on disk:
  • C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\vfs\ProgramFilesCommonX64\Microsoft Shared\THEMES16\EDGE
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Safety\edge

The files below remain on your disk by Microsoft Edge's application uninstaller when you removed it:
  • C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Document Themes 16\Theme Effects\Banded Edge.eftx
  • C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Document Themes 16\Theme Effects\Glow Edge.eftx
  • C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\vfs\ProgramFilesCommonX64\Microsoft Shared\THEMES16\EDGE\EDGE.ELM
  • C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\vfs\ProgramFilesCommonX64\Microsoft Shared\THEMES16\EDGE\EDGE.INF
  • C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\vfs\ProgramFilesCommonX64\Microsoft Shared\THEMES16\EDGE\PREVIEW.GIF
  • C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\vfs\ProgramFilesCommonX64\Microsoft Shared\THEMES16\EDGE\THMBNAIL.PNG
  • C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.SkypeApp_14.53.77.0_x64__kzf8qxf38zg5c\ReactAssets\assets\RNApp\app\uwp\images\web_edge_permissions.png
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\BrowserMetrics\BrowserMetrics-63733DEF-2978.pma
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\BrowserMetrics-spare.pma
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Crashpad\metadata
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Crashpad\settings.dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Crashpad\throttle_store.dat
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\CrashpadMetrics-active.pma
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\000003.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\AutofillStrikeDatabase\000003.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\AutofillStrikeDatabase\CURRENT
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\AutofillStrikeDatabase\LOCK
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\AutofillStrikeDatabase\LOG
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\AutofillStrikeDatabase\MANIFEST-000001
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\BudgetDatabase\000003.log
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\BudgetDatabase\CURRENT
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\BudgetDatabase\LOCK
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\BudgetDatabase\LOG
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\BudgetDatabase\MANIFEST-000001
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\data_0
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\data_1
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\data_2
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\data_3
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000001
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000002
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000003
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000004
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000005
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000006
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000007
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000008
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000009
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00000a
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00000b
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00000c
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00000d
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00000e
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00000f
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000010
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000011
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000012
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000013
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000014
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000015
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000016
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000017
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000018
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000019
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00001a
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00001b
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00001c
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00001d
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00001e
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00001f
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000020
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000021
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000022
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000023
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000024
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000025
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000026
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000027
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000028
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00002a
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00002b
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00002c
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00002d
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00002e
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00002f
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000030
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000031
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000032
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000033
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000034
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000035
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000036
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000037
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000038
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000039
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00003a
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00003b
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00003c
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00003d
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00003e
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_00003f
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000040
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000041
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  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000046
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  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000048
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Cache\f_000049

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the keys below:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\PackageRepository\Extensions\windows.protocol\microsoft-edge
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\PackageRepository\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_44.19041.1.0_neutral__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe!MicrosoftEdge\windows.protocol\microsoft-edge
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\PackageRepository\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_44.19041.423.0_neutral__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe!MicrosoftEdge\windows.protocol\microsoft-edge
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\microsoft-edge
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Edge
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Microsoft Edge
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Edge
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Microsoft Edge
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Edge


A way to delete Microsoft Edge with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Microsoft Edge is a program offered by Microsoft Corporation. Some users want to remove this program. This is hard because deleting this manually requires some knowledge related to Windows program uninstallation. The best SIMPLE procedure to remove Microsoft Edge is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and all around tool to clean your computer.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with the program's interface and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good program.

3. Click on the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs feature
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the applications existing on your PC will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of applications until you find Microsoft Edge or simply click the Search field and type in "Microsoft Edge". If it is installed on your PC the Microsoft Edge app will be found automatically. After you click Microsoft Edge in the list of programs, some information regarding the program is available to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). This tells you the opinion other users have regarding Microsoft Edge, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information regarding the app you want to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will show up. accept the removal by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall Microsoft Edge.
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8. After uninstalling Microsoft Edge, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items of Microsoft Edge that have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling Microsoft Edge with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your computer.

Your system will remain clean, speedy and able to take on new tasks.

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to remove Microsoft Edge by Microsoft Corporation from your PC, we are not saying that Microsoft Edge by Microsoft Corporation is not a good application for your PC. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to remove Microsoft Edge supposing you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2020-11-24 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2020-11-24 19:48:50.673