Remove Edge
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- Windows onlyThis script improves your privacy on Windows
- Impact: HighSystem Functionality Loss Risk: High
This action improves privacy with high impact when you run the recommended script. - Batch (batchfile)These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.
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- Fully reversible
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Overview
This category automates the uninstallation of Microsoft Edge (also known as "Chromium Edge" or "New Edge" 1), the web browser that comes pre-installed with many versions of Windows.
Microsoft Edge collects various types of data, some of which pertain to your browsing habits, such as the websites you visit, your search queries, and the data you enter into forms 2. Additionally, it tracks usage metrics and diagnostic data about your device data and how the browser is functioning 2. These pieces of information could be used for targeted advertising or profiling. Removing Microsoft Edge ensures that it is not silently accumulating this data in the background, thereby improving your overall privacy.
By default, Microsoft Edge doesn't allow uninstallation and has officially declared Microsoft Edge as uninstallable on Windows 3.
This script should only be used by advanced users.
This script is not recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality.
Consider creating a system restore point before doing any changes.
Sources
- Microsoft Edge - Wikipedia. (2025).
Original: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php
Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20250313113512/https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Microsoft_Edge&oldid=1174053020#New_Edge_(2019%E2%80%93present) - Learn more about diagnostic data collection in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support. (2023).
Original: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/learn-more-about-diagnostic-data-collection-in-microsoft-edge-7fcee15b-39f7-ba02-bc59-9eef622c1a9f
Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20230907002709/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/learn-more-about-diagnostic-data-collection-in-microsoft-edge-7fcee15b-39f7-ba02-bc59-9eef622c1a9f - Why can't I uninstall Microsoft Edge? - Microsoft Support. (2023).
Original: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/why-can-t-i-uninstall-microsoft-edge-ee150b3b-7d7a-9984-6d83-eb36683d526d
Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20230907002011/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/why-can-t-i-uninstall-microsoft-edge-ee150b3b-7d7a-9984-6d83-eb36683d526d
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How to apply or restore "Remove Edge" using script
- ≈ 2 min to complete
- Tools: Web Browser
- Difficulty: Simple
- ≈ 5 instructions
- 1
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Download the script file by clicking on thebutton above.
Use button above to restore changes. - 2
Keep the file
If warned by your browser, keep the file. - 3
Open
Open the downloaded file. - 4
Exit
Once it's done, press any key to exit the window. - 5
Restart
Restart your computer for all changes to take effect.
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How to apply or restore "Remove Edge" using privacy.sexy
- ≈ 3 min to complete
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- Search for the category name: Remove Edge
- Check the category by clicking on the checkbox of the category.
- 3
Run
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- 5 Privacy settings
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