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What you should probably know
Several elements of Windows 11 only work with Microsoft Edge.
Similarly, the Start menu and Search only open in Edge.
I use Microsoft Edge, but Microsoft is too pushy about the browser.
But that’s about to change for users in Europe.
But what about if you’re not in the EEA?
Sadly, Microsoft will not give you the new options to uninstall and disable things.
Microsoft will allow people to uninstall Edge and disable certain ads in Windows 11 to comply with European law.
In comes third-party appMSEdgeRedirectto save the day.
MSEdgeRedirect already lets you redirect news, search, widgets, and weather on Windows 11.
Now, it also includes a Europe Mode that will let you uninstall Edge.
you might jump to thechange log belowto see all of the improvements in version 0.7.5.1.
It now also lets you uninstall Microsoft Edge.
Cutting Edge
I don’t hate Microsoft Edge.
But I still celebrate victories against Microsoft’s push to force people to use Edge.
“Windows openly enables applications and services on its platform, including various web browsers,” said Microsoft.
When we become aware of improper redirection, we issue a fix."
EdgeDeflector no longer works, but other apps have filled the void.
I have a hard time believing Microsoft in this case, however.
Sadly, that’s exactly what it took to push Microsoft to change.
MSEdgeRedirect change log
