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Remove Edge (Legacy)

Overview​

About this category

This category contains privacy scripts for Windows.

These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.

This category includes scripts to remove Microsoft Edge Legacy. Microsoft introduced the Legacy version based on the EdgeHTML engine 1 in 2015 2. However, as of March 9, 2021, they stopped supporting this version, implying it no longer gets security updates or patches 1 2. Keeping unsupported software on your system can pose security vulnerabilities.

Initially, this version was the default browser on Windows 10 PCs 1. Due to its tight integration with Windows, a simple uninstall might not eliminate all related files.

One privacy concern with Microsoft Edge Legacy is how it handles your browsing history. When used, the browser integrates your browsing history into your device's activity log that is sent to Microsoft 3. But, even if disabled, the data remains on your device 3. This local storage of data can be analyzed for your behavior, potentially compromising your privacy.

By utilizing this script, you ensure a comprehensive removal of the browser and its related components, thus enhancing your system's privacy and security.

Use with Caution

This category is only recommended if you understand its implications. Some non-critical or features may no longer function correctly after running this script.

Apply now​

These scripts are written using Batch (batchfile) scripting language.

Choose one of two ways to apply:

  1. Automatically via privacy.sexy: The easiest and safest option.
  2. Manually by downloading: Requires downloading a file.

Alternative 1. Apply with Privacy.sexy​

privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily.

Open privacy.sexy

It allows selectively choose parts of this action to conduct. You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using the application.

privacy.sexy instructions
  1. Open or download the desktop application
  2. Search for the category name: Remove Edge (Legacy).
  3. Check the category by clicking on the checkbox of the category.
  4. Click on Run button at the bottom of the page.

Alternative 2. Download​

Consider restarting your computer for all changes to take affect.

Reversible

This action is completely reversible, you can restore your changes to the initial/default state. The restore/revert methods provided here can help you fix issues.

If something goes wrong, use the Revert script provided above.

Strict​

This script includes Standard and Strict recommendation levels.

Use with Caution

This script is only recommended if you understand their implications of every single change. Some non-critical or features may no longer function correctly after running this script.

Download Strict scripts:

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Restore these changes if you decide to revert them by downloading the restore script:

Download restore script

Explore further​

This category includes total of 4 scripts and 1 subcategories.

Explore its 2 subscripts and 1 subcategories:

Remove Edge (Legacy) associations

This category removes file and URL associations from Microsoft Edge Legacy, to enhance privacy and potentially improve system stability and performance. Edge Legacy, though outdated, may still have associations on modern Windows versions. Removing these associations: Reduces potential data collection through Edge Legacy • Prevents accidental use of an outdated browser • May improve system stability if Edge Legacy is removed • Can potentially enhance performance by eliminating unnecessary file as...

Remove "Microsoft Edge" app

This script uninstalls the "Microsoft Edge" Windows app. This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows. As of March 9, 2021, this app stopped receiving any updates or security patches. Such unsupported software can become a security risk. Furthermore, using this version means your browsing data gets integrated into your device's activity history. Microsoft can access this data and it remains stored locally, leaving traces of your behavior. Removing this software not only minimizes ...

Remove "Microsoft Edge Dev Tools Client" app

This script removes the Developer Tools (DevTools) app that was paired with Microsoft Edge Legacy. These tools, now outdated, haven't received updates for a while. If the main Edge application is uninstalled, these tools lose their relevance and should be removed as well. This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows. Getting rid of such outdated software components helps to protect your security. They could have vulnerabilities waiting to be exploited. By uninstalling them, you're...

Explore Categories​

This action belongs to Remove system apps category. This category includes scripts for uninstalling default system apps in Windows. System apps are pre-installed applications located in the C:\Windows* directory. These apps are typically found on C:\Windows\SystemApps\{PackageFamilyName} or C:\Windows\{ShortAppName} folders. They are... Read more on category page ▶

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