Windows 10: Unwanted edge install

Discus and support Unwanted edge install in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; How do I stop edge from being installed? Every so often there's a windows update that's actually edge browser. The unwanted and disguised download... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Lee_52, Dec 8, 2020.

  1. Lee_52 Win User

    Unwanted edge install


    How do I stop edge from being installed? Every so often there's a windows update that's actually edge browser. The unwanted and disguised download takes forever and stops any work that requires the internet from being performed. I then have to take the time to use Revo uninstaller to remove the bloat from my computer. So, what is the procedure for stopping anymore edge downloads from being forced on me?

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    Lee_52, Dec 8, 2020
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  2. Unwanted search bar on Microsoft Edge and Steam Browser

    Hi Noah,

    Thank you for posting in Community, we understand your concern and we will try our best to help you resolve the issue.

    I would suggest that you clear the data of Edge and check if the issue persist. To do so follow the steps below:

    • Navigate to the location:
    C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbw

    • Delete everything in this folder.
    • Restart Microsoft Edge and check.
    With respect to issue that you are facing with Steam I would suggest that you contact the developer as we do not support third part application.

    Hope this information helps.
     
    Vanessa Sohtun, Dec 8, 2020
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  3. 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, Dec 8, 2020
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  4. AndreTen Win User

    Unwanted edge install

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


    I found suggestion on MS forums that could work. Did you tried this?
     
    AndreTen, Dec 8, 2020
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