Guide: How to Uninstall Edge Chromium on Mac and Windows
Microsoft Edge Chromium offers improved performance and wider cross-platform availability, but other Chromium-based browsers offer more sophisticated features. If you’ve tried it and want to uninstall it, here’s how to do so on PC or Mac.
Uninstalling Microsoft Edge Chromium is an option if you don’t like it, prefer another web browser, or want to revert to the old version. Doing so can also help resolve serious browser issues. Here’s how.
Before deleting your browser, make sure to back up any important data such as passwords and bookmarks. If that’s not necessary, you can proceed with the removal process.
Backing Up Your browsing data
Signing in with a Microsoft account ensures your data is securely stored in the cloud. This means that if you ever need to reinstall Microsoft Edge Chromium, all of your data will be restored as soon as you log back in.
Uninstalling your web browser? Check Edge Settings> Profiles> Sync first to ensure the browsing data you want to keep is synced with your Microsoft account.
If you don’t have a Microsoft account, your browsing data will be preserved by default when deleting the browser. However, syncing with the cloud is a more secure way to protect your data.
Exporting your bookmarks and passwords is a great way to keep them safe, especially if you don’t plan on creating a Microsoft account or are switching browsers.
Exporting bookmarks from Edge is a simple process. To do so, open the Edge menu, select Favorites, and then Manage Favorites. Click Export Favorites to generate an HTML file that can be imported into any browser using the import tool found in the browser settings.
Exporting passwords from Microsoft Edge is not a straightforward process. To do so, users must go to Edge Settings > Profiles > Passwords and generate a CSV file. However, importing these passwords into another browser can be challenging; for instance, Chrome requires users to enable the experimental Import password flag before they can import their passwords.
Having a CSV backup of your passwords is a useful precaution; it allows you to manually view the list at any time.
Browsers like Chrome and Firefox don’t currently offer a way to transfer browsing data from the Chromium version of Edge.
Remove Microsoft Edge Chromium – Windows 10
Removing Microsoft Edge Chromium from Windows 10 is a simple process. Uninstalling the browser will restore the original version of Edge, though any browsing data won’t be transferred.
To access apps and features, open the Start menu and type in “apps & features,” then click Open.
Delete Microsoft Edge by scrolling through the Apps & Features list, selecting it, and then clicking Remove. Confirm the deletion by clicking Delete in the confirmation dialog box.
Check the box next to ‘Also delete your browsing data?’ if you want to completely remove the browser and all associated data. Click ‘Delete’ to confirm.
Users who want to keep their browsing data locally can do so by navigating to the specified location.
To access a specific folder in Windows 10, copy and paste the file path into the address bar of an Explorer window, replacing “[username]” with your username. Press Enter to visit the location.
To completely remove Microsoft Edge Chromium from your device, right-click on the folder labeled Edge and select Delete. Be aware that any data not synced to a Microsoft account or manually exported will be lost forever.
Remove Microsoft Edge Chromium – macOS
Uninstalling Microsoft Edge Chromium from your Mac is a relatively straightforward process. Simply drag the program to the trash like any other, then take care of any remaining files and folders manually.
To access applications on a Mac, open Finder and click the Applications folder.
To delete Microsoft Edge, right-click its icon and select ‘Move to Trash’.
Enter your password and click OK to proceed.
Removing Microsoft Edge Chromium from your Mac is possible, but its files and folders containing browsing data and preferences will remain.
To delete files, open Finder, click Go in the menu bar and select Go to Folder. Type ~ / Library and hit Go to access the Library folder.
Delete the four folders and PLIST file located in the Library folder on your screen.
Microsoft Edge, a library and application support program, is now available.
The library, caches and Microsoft Edge are all components of a computer system. They store data and help the computer run more efficiently.
Microsoft Edge users can now save their application state, allowing them to quickly resume their browsing session.
Microsoft has released a new version of its Edge browser for Mac users, featuring the WebKit engine and Library app.
A file located in the Library/Preferences folder of macOS computers, com.microsoft.edgemac.plist, contains settings for Microsoft Edge on Mac devices.
To permanently remove an item from your computer, right-click it and select Move to Trash. Be aware that any browsing data associated with the file or folder will be lost unless it has been synced with a Microsoft account or exported beforehand.
Smooth and borderless
Removing Microsoft Edge Chromium from your computer is relatively straightforward, but don’t forget to sync or export your browsing data for a complete deletion.
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Final note
If you’re looking to uninstall Edge Chromium from your Mac or Windows device, this guide has all the information you need. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out for help. Don’t forget to share the guide with your friends!
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