Can I delete Microsoft Edge if I use Chrome?

Answered by Michael Wilson

I appreciate your kind words! I’ll provide a detailed answer to your question about deleting Microsoft Edge if you use Chrome.

As of now, Microsoft Edge Chromium is integrated into Windows 10 and it cannot be easily uninstalled like other apps. However, you can still choose to use Chrome as your default browser.

To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your Windows 10 computer. You can do this by clicking on the Start button and then selecting the gear icon.

2. In the Settings window, click on the “Apps” category.

3. On the left side menu, click on “Defaults”.

4. Scroll down until you find the “Web browser” section.

5. Click on the current default browser, which should be Microsoft Edge, and a list of available browsers will appear.

6. Select Google Chrome from the list.

By changing the default browser to Chrome, any links you click on in other apps or documents will open in Chrome instead of Edge. However, keep in mind that Edge will still be present on your system.

It’s worth noting that while Edge Chromium is automatically installed via Windows Update, it does come with some improvements over the previous version of Edge. It offers better performance, improved security, and more features. So, you might want to consider giving it a try before completely removing it from your system.

In my personal experience, I have found both Chrome and Edge Chromium to be reliable and efficient browsers. They both have their own unique features and strengths, so it ultimately comes down to personal preference.

To summarize, you can’t completely uninstall Microsoft Edge Chromium if it was installed via Windows Updates, but you can change your default browser to Chrome in the Settings app. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.