Windows 10: How can I disable Microsoft Edge?

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  1. How can I disable Microsoft Edge?


    How can I disable Microsoft Edge in Windows 10?

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    dayhiker4k, Feb 21, 2019
    #1

  2. Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Feb 21, 2019
    #2
  3. Microsoft Edge..

    Hi,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft community.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps if you are using Microsoft edge in MSN home page for changing your current location and check if it helps.

    • Open edge browser login to msn.com.
    • Then on the right hand side, click on gear icon.
    • Go to settings, then under “market and language” and “home location” option change your current location and check whether it shows correct.
    If you are using bing.com through edge browser then I suggest you to follow the below steps and check.

    • Open edge browser login to bing.com.
    • Then on the right hand side, click on gear icon.
    • Go to “region” option and click on “change your region” link.
    • Then select your country it will take your location.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Feb 21, 2019
    #3
  4. How can I disable Microsoft Edge?

    what is the microsoft edge content process and is it ok to disable it

    Hi Romip,

    Thank you for being a part of Windows 10.

    I appreciate you for providing details about the issue and we are happy to help you.

    I would recommend you not to disable the Microsoft Edge content process as its required for the functioning of the Microsoft Edge.

    Try the following steps and check if it helps:

    Step 1:

    I suggest you to refer to the following Microsoft article on
    How can I clear and manage cookies in Microsoft Edge?

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-10/edge-privacy-faq

    If the issue persists then follow the below step.

    Step 2:

    Make sure your computer is up to date:

    Please check your Windows updates (including optional updates).


    • At the Start screen, type Windows Update.

    • Select Check for Update.

    • Download and Install the latest Windows Updates.
    You may receive updates related to Microsoft Edge in Windows 10.

    Reference: Refer to the following Microsoft article on
    Windows 10 help & how-to.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/support

    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are happy to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Harshavardhan Rathod, Feb 21, 2019
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