Microsoft Edge browser is part of Windows 11. That is, when you install Windows 11 on a computer, Microsoft Edge is also installed automatically in addition to other apps.
While Windows 11 does not offer a graphical user interface for uninstalling it, the Edge browser can be uninstalled from the Windows 11 Settings app, but only for users residing in the EU region. There are third-party solutions to uninstall Edge from Windows 11, though.
Many users who prefer other web browsers, such as Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, have uninstalled the Edge browser from their Windows 11 systems. If you have also done the same but now want to try out the latest version of the Edge browser, here is how to install the Edge browser in Windows 11.
Method 1 of 2
Install Microsoft Edge via the Microsoft Store in Windows 11
Step 1: Launch the Microsoft Store app using search.
Step 2: Type Microsoft Edge Browser in the Store app’s search box and then hit the Enter key.
Step 3: Click on the Microsoft Edge Browser’s entry to open its page.
Step 4: Finally, click the Install button to download and install the Edge browser.
Method 2 of 2
Manually download and install the Edge browser on a Windows 11 PC
Step 1: The first step is to download the Edge browser installer from the Microsoft website. Visit this page of the Edge website in a web browser of your choice, click the ‘Download’ button (make sure that you are downloading the one for Windows 11/10), select your language, and then click the ‘Accept and download’ button.
Step 2: Open the Downloads folder to see the Edge browser installer. Double-click the installer file to begin the installation.
Step 3: The installer will download all necessary files for the Edge installation and initiate the installation process automatically. Just follow the easy on-screen directions to complete the installation.
Step 4: Once installed, you may launch the Edge browser using search.
Our guide on how to update the Edge browser to latest version might also interest you.
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