How to Remove Microsoft Edge and IE11: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you tired of the outdated Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) and the new Microsoft Edge browser in your Windows 10 operating system? While you can't uninstall them, you can indeed turn off or disable these browsers if they're not being used. In this article, we'll show you how to remove Microsoft Edge and IE11 from your Windows 10 computer.

To begin with, open the Control Panel on your Windows 10 device. To do so, right-click on the Start menu icon and select 'Control Panel.' You can also type 'Control Panel' in the Search bar and click on the result to open it.

Once you're in the Control Panel, navigate to the 'Programs and Features' section. If your Control Panel is set to Large icons or Small icons view, simply click on 'Programs and Features.' However, if your Control Panel is set to Category view, go to 'Programs' > 'Programs and Features.'

In the Programs and Features window, look for the 'Turn Windows features on or off' link on the left side. It's accompanied by a blue and yellow shield icon. Click on this link to open the Windows Features window.

Now, find Internet Explorer 11 in the list of features and uncheck the box next to it. This will disable IE11 from your system. Unfortunately, you cannot uninstall IE11 as it comes preinstalled with Windows 10.

As for Microsoft Edge, you can't completely remove it either, but you can turn it off if you don't use it frequently. While this hack works in previous versions of Windows, keep in mind that you won't be able to uninstall Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge from your system.

By following these simple steps, you can disable IE11 and Microsoft Edge browsers on your Windows 10 device. This will help declutter your browser options and free up some storage space on your computer.

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