Posted on 03/09/2025 5:20:00 PM PDT by Angelino97
Every time I boot up my Windows 11, I'm greeted by MS Edge. I can't seem to shut it down for good. I searched the internet, followed all the advice, but it doesn't work.
I tried the following tips I found on the internet:
1. Press Windows + R to launch the Run application. Type “regedit” in the dialogue box and press Enter.
2. Once in the registry editor, navigate to the following file path: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NlaSvc\Parameters\Internet
3. Now, look at the right side of the screen where different keys are listed. Search through them until you find “EnableActiveProbing”. Double-click it to open its properties.
4. Set the currently set value to zero “0”. Press Ok to save changes and exit.
Okay, I did that. Edge still pops up.
I tried this:
Go to the following path: C:WindowsSystemApps. Find the folder named “Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe”.
Right-click the folder and select “Rename.” Change the folder’s name to something like “Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe_disabled.”
Renaming the folder tricks Windows into thinking Edge is gone. But remember, this won’t fully uninstall it, just disable it.
Okay, I did that. Edge still pops up.
I found that running CCleaner apparently shuts down Edge, because CC shuts down all web browsers when cleaning. But if I shut the laptop lid for a while, then open it ten or so minutes later, Edge greets me again.
I hate Microsoft.
In Windows 11, go to Task Manager, then to the Startup tab.
Disable MS Edge as a startup program. You should also disable MS Edge Update.
Find a good Linux distro.
You didn’t list the Microsoft solution ...
Just turn it off
The Task Manager’s Startup Apps say that Edge is Disabled. Yet it still pops up.
“I’m afraid I can’t do that, Dave.”
Make sure your other browser (I’ve been using Opera for about 20 years) is set to “Default” as this should help. When I got my new Windows 11 the first thing I did for a day was shut down Edge permanently. Make sure all the widgets and other invasive software actions are shut off etc. both in the *settings* and Edge itself, I haven’t any issues for months after day one.
I’d tell you to stab it with a steely knife, but as the song says…
My post was a few seconds-——seconds——after yours so I hereby bow to your greatness.
X-Files horror from final year of series....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cosqCKuhAI
Drones chased them down later.
Especially if you see prompt, Is your name Sarah Connor?
Thank you! Edge has possessed my Windows 10 PCs. I hate it and would like to get rid of it.
Why don’t you just uninstall it? Assuming you use a different browser. I never mess around with the registry. If you want to get rid of Edge go to Control Panel and Uninstall a program. It come up in my list.
Yeah. I wanted to do Hal’s red eye, but I’ve learned that some of the faster folks...I’m lookin’ at you, dfwgator...will sneak in before me.
If I press Change, a box pops up offering to Repair Edge.
And I've set my Defaults to Firefox when permitted, but for some files that use Edge, no other option is permitted.
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