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orwell

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5. I upgrade to the new Edge...

Reply to douglas9 (Original post)

Tue Jul 7, 2020, 06:59 AM

Jul 2020

...and turn the default to whatever the customer wants, usually Chrome or Firefox.

You shouldn't use IE anymore at all. Not only is it a major security risk, it makes many computers run like crap when it locks into an Active X loop.

Just let it update and change the default to whatever you want.

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How to remove the new Microsoft Edge if uninstallation is blocked [View all] douglas9 Jul 2020 OP

If it's an app you might be able to remove it using power shell. bullimiami Jul 2020 #1

My thoughts as well. I use EDGE occasionally but not set to default. Its presence doesn't bug me hlthe2b Jul 2020 #3

Isn't it about time to file a class-action suit against these assholes? grumpyduck Jul 2020 #2

For what? It's a product. No one is forced to use it. Go Linux if you want to be open sourced. bullimiami Jul 2020 #4

Call it a generational thing, grumpyduck Jul 2020 #8

I upgrade to the new Edge... orwell Jul 2020 #5

Bookmark, Edge Uninstall. Thanks. ❤ nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2020 #6

For Windows 7 and 8 ItsjustMe Jul 2020 #7

The Edge update runs a bit faster than what it replaced. stopbush Jul 2020 #9

The chromium Edge version is a great update to the original Edge. ManiacJoe Jul 2020 #10

Welcome to EdgeME! whistler162 Jul 2020 #11