Microsoft Edge is a browser that runs on the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system. It’s a part of the company’s “OneDrive for All” program, which lets you store your files and folders in the cloud. Microsoft Edge also integrates with other Microsoft products, such as Office 365, Xbox One, and Skype. If you uninstall Microsoft Edge, some of these products may not work properly.
Hide Microsoft Edge on your PC so it doesn’t impact your day-to-day activities.
Stop All Microsoft Edge Redirects
To stop Windows 10 apps from sending you through Microsoft Edge, you can use a tool called EdgeDeflector. This application will intercept any links on your operating system and force them to be rerouted to your default web browser. ..
Edge_Deflector is a tool that can help you deflect online attacks. To use it, visit the Github page and download the latest Edge_Deflectorinstall.exe in the Github releases. Once installed, open the Edge_Deflectorinstall file and go through the installation process.
After installing the EdgeDeflector extension, a pop-up will appear that asks how you want to open this. Click EdgeDeflector. Now, all forced Microsoft Edge links will open in your default browser instead. Want to test if it’s working? Press Windows Key + R to open the Run menu. ..
To prevent Microsoft Edge from automatically sending forced links to a specific website, you can use EdgeDeflector. Simply type microsoft-edge://example.com/ and then click OK. This will redirect the link through your default browser instead. ..
If you have any difficulties, make sure you have actually set your default web browser. Type Default web into the Start menu and click Choose a default web browser. Ensure you have your preferred choice selected under web browser.
Hide Microsoft Edge and Stop Bing Searches
To remove Microsoft Edge from your computer, follow these steps:
- Open the Start menu and type Microsoft Edge.
- Right click the icon in the start menu and then click unpin from Start and unpin from taskbar.
- Click on “Remove” to remove Microsoft Edge from your computer. ..
Microsoft Edge is not starting up when you turn on your PC.
Microsoft Edge is a browser that is not compatible with your PC. For example, if you type for a search in the start menu and click see web results, Edge will now open in your default browser. However, you may notice searches still open in Bing.
If you would like to redirected search results to another search engine, you can use an extension on your browser of choice. For example, on Google Chrome you can use Chrometana to redirect your bing search to a different search engine.
Chrometana is an extension that helps you search the web more efficiently. It can be installed on your Chrome browser by clicking the link above. Once installed, choose your default search engine. Google, DuckDuckGo and Yahoo are available, but you can click the advanced settings to enter a custom web search too.
After this, when you make a search through the Start menu or through Cortana, it will redirect through your chosen search engine. There is a small period of time added to your search due to the redirect happening, but if you absolutely cannot stand Bing it’s a worthwhile sacrifice.
If you are using Firefox, I’d suggest using Bing2Google. You can install the Bing2Google extension by visiting the Bing2Google extension page on Firefox and clicking Add to Firefox. Click add when the extension asks for your permission. The only permission it specifically needs is to access URL data when you visit bing.com. It won’t have access to anything else. ..
Microsoft has announced that all Bing searches, regardless of their origin, will now be redirected to Google. This includes searches through Cortana or the Start menu. ..
Summary
If you’re having trouble with Microsoft Edge redirecting you to other websites, this guide can help. This guide explains how to stop Windows 10 from redirecting you through Edge. If you’re having trouble with Microsoft Edge, this guide can help.
I explained how to stop Bing from being the forced search engine when searching through Windows 10. If this guide didn’t help solve your problem, please feel free to reach out and I’ll be happy to offer assistance.
