Windows 10: Edge

How can I disable or completely remove Edge. I understand it has been made a part of the operating system. If so, I find that unconscionable given there are numerous other browsers that are considerably better and more flexible. Edge, at every move, appears to be taking over my browsing habits and hijacking my file explorer operations. I do not want file explorer opening Edge when I use the search box for something. Windows allows a default browser to be selected, then overrides it in is operational searches. That is very disconcerting since Edge is so wacky. Why not just discontinue it altogether or embellish it with all the features of it competitive browsers. I personally believe it should not be allowed to control since options are available and Windows is supposed to be an operational platform rather than holding it users hostage to what should be a separate capability beyond the basic operating system and if linked, should be freely allowed to be discontinued and not allowed to collect any user information.


By right, I believe Edge and IE or in general, browsers, should be treated as applications or software separate from the operating platform or as a tool. I don't having it embedded as part of the operating systems gains any special advantage. In fact, it appears to severely limit the user and in a manner which I cannot support. Microsoft should meet the demands of its user community and fix this post haste as their appears to not be any current solutions to this dilemma.


If I should be in err, my humble apology but given my research, it appears there has been no resolution to this.

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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.

 

View Poll Results: Do you use Edge as your primary browser??

I found suggestion on MS forums that could work. Did you tried this?

 

Site links not working in Chrome or Edge

Hi,





Have you tried resetting your browser? If not, we suggest you to do so. To reset Edge, follow these steps:

• 
  Go to
  Browser Settings.
  
• 
  Clear
  Browser Data.
  
• 
  Close the browser and launch it again.
  

If the issue persist, follow these other steps:

• 
  Go to
  Task Manager.
  
• 
  Click on
  MicrosoftedgeCP.exe
  
• 
  End the task.
  

Let us know how it goes.



Regards.