If you don’t use Microsoft’s built-in browsers, you can temporarily disable them on your machine. Here’s how you can do this.
Disable Microsoft Edge in Windows 10
- Go to C:\Windows\SystemApps.
- Locate the Microsoft Edge folder. Copy and save the name of the folder anywhere you like, as you might need it later on if you want to re-enable the app.
- Right-click the Microsoft Edge folder and rename it (you can give it any name you want).
- Click Continue. After this, Microsoft Edge should be disabled.
To re-enable the application, give the Microsoft Edge folder its original name back.
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Disable Internet Explorer in Windows 10
- Go to Control Panel > Programs.
- Under Programs and Features, select the Turn Windows features on or off option.
- Clear the checkbox next to Internet Explorer 11.
- Click Yes in the pop-up dialog box.
- Click OK and then restart the system.
To re-enable the app, go through steps 1 and 2 again, and then check the box next to Internet Explorer 11.
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