However, once the browser reaches version 9x.x.xxx.x, you'll need to update the path to 9 with the wildcard.Although its first presentation was a breath of fresh air, presenting for the first time a Chromium-based variant of Microsoft Edge, and distributed as a manual and standalone download, it didn’t take long for the company to force the transition to its new browser, and even its installation without the permission of the users.Īnd it is that although many simply opted for, in the same way as with the original Edge, simply ignore its existence, the dissatisfaction of Edge users was added by the arrival of the first controversies about the illegal collection of our data. So, in the path, we're using the number "8" with a wildcard "*" to access the folder no matter the 8x.x.xxx.xx version you have installed. Type the following path to access the Installer folder and press Enter: cd %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\Microsoft\Edge\Application\8*\Installer Quick note: On Windows 10, the "Installer" folder resides inside another folder named after the version number of the browser currently installed on your device as a result, the name may change as new updates roll out.Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.To get rid of the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge, use these steps: If the option to uninstall Microsoft Edge isn't available in Settings, because you received the new browser through Windows Update, you'll need to use Command Prompt to remove it. How to uninstall Microsoft Edge (Chromium) using Command Prompt Once you complete the steps, the version of the browser you selected will be removed from your computer. (Optional) Select the Also clear your browsing data option.
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