Microsoft Edge once wasn't easy to uninstall, but for some users, that is changing.

Today, Microsoft still ships Windows with a browser installed, and if you want to remove Microsoft Edge, there's a handy webpage for that. Just kidding—the page is a lie.

After user backlash, Microsoft removed the “Edge uninstall” document, which contained instructions on how to uninstall the browser but only had text promoting it, as Windows Latest reports.

Uninstalling Microsoft Edge from Windows 10 and 11 isn't straightforward. EU users can remove it via Settings, while others need third-party tools. Here's how.

How to uninstall Microsoft Edge in Windows 11 To get started with removing Microsoft Edge in Windows 11, you're going to have to open the registry editor.

If you can't remove or uninstall extensions in Edge, then remove unwanted Registry entries, delete the ExtensionInstallForcelist key, etc.

The changes will allow PCs in EEA markets to uninstall Microsoft Edge, disable Bing in Windows Search, and turn off the Microsoft News feed and ads in the Widgets Board.

Learn how to remove Microsoft Edge browser and Bing Search on Windows 11. Change geolocation to EEA or European region to uninstall Edge and Bing search.

In brief: Good news for Windows 11 users in the European Union: Microsoft will soon allow you to uninstall the Edge browser from the OS, disable Bing search, and more.

Today, Microsoft still ships Windows with a browser installed, and if you want to remove Microsoft Edge, there's a handy webpage for that. Just kidding—the page is a lie.