Microsoft Edge is a “Trusted” UI App and a core part of the Windows 11-10 Operating System it sets itself to not only be the default browser, but the default PDF reader too it is integrated in Windows 11, Edge is clearly the application that Microsoft wants you to use by any means. And yet, there are many reasons to stay away from Edge and continue using Other Browsers . There is no option to block it but sometimes it can be necessary, for example:
One of our followers has emailed us and asked a way to block Edge because his child use it in restricted Account , his Windows version was Windows 11 Home and he said that he tried all possibilities to block the EDGE but no luck , we coded this App for him and realized many people need it.
What is new : (Thursday, 1 june 2023)
[ Added ] – The webview2 blocking option has been added to the GUI
[ Added ] – Some code Improvements
Edge Blocker is a Portable Freeware , the app starts up right away after you download and unpack it , (it works on windows 11-10 , Windows 8.1 , Windows 8 and Windows 7). The interface is pretty basic, so no super skills are required to work with it.
To block Microsoft EDGE use “Block” button and to unblock it click “Unblock” button , once you’ve blocked the browser, it won’t load even if you – or an app – tries to launch , we recommend to change the default browser firs if you have no other browser installed (use defult browser link).Edge icon on the GUI will show the status of the Microsoft Edge , if it is grayed out mean it is blocked.
If you use EDGE shortcut box , Edge blocker will create a Microsoft EDGE shortcut on desktop.
In a command prompt, running “EdgeBlock_x64.exe /?” or “EdgeBlock.exe /?” (no quotes) will list all available parameters.
if your Windows user account has administrator privileges, the restriction takes place at the system level, so all users are impacted.
NOTE: If EDGE browser is open during blocking process, it will be closed forcefully. Before you Block Microsoft EDGE , please not forget to change your default browser – Here
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 11 , Windows 10 , Windows 8.1 , Windows 8 , Windows 7
Supported languages: English
File: EdgeBlock_x64.exe │ Virustotal
MD5: 3a5a2fcfef3f48928a1219b0d3b15b7b
SHA1: 2124fe0bf0e59890a84e3d4d5c02e809dc194e31
File: EdgeBlock.exe │ Virustotal
MD5: 9541af0ceeed7e6b082fe970222c2143
SHA1: 437a76deb7114ed96e4bececc0c761b808eeaee0
We tested the software on the latest Windows 11 and there was no such warning. The pop-up message may appear for a different reason. To be sure, unblock MS Edge and try it again. A command added to the Windows Startup or Task Scheduler may be causing this. If Uninstall Microsoft Edge is greyed out, try the following registry key
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Microsoft Edge]
"NoRemove"=dword:00000000
I understand Microsoft have been forced to abandon its insistence on people using Edge by legislation BUT the updates (UK) from Microsoft a couple of weeks ago have caused a nag screen every start up – Your Administrator has blocked etc. I assume this is related to last year’s successful installation of Edge 1.9 Frankly, it feels exactly like a little vindictive push-back from Microsoft to those who blocked Edge with this app. The options to remove Edge are now greyed out & so it cannot be removed. Any idea how to get rid of the nag & vanquish the bastards permanently?
How does it work What registry items were changed?
Hi John , After you have used the Block button, try to uncheck the BlockWebView2 option
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Hi, It seems that, with a recent update to MS Office, Microsoft are trying to force the use of Edge. With Edge blocked, in Word when you click Insert, Pictures, Insert Picture From, Stock Images… or Online Pictures…, only a blank window opens.That is, instead of a default browser opening there’s only a blank window.
Do you think it may be possible to modify the EdgeBlock code to avoid this?
John
Edge blocker requires administrator authorization to work , then it will stop running Microsoft edge.
I have gone into the Group Policy Editor & DISABLED:
1. Allow Microsoft Edge to pre-launch at Windows startup, when the system is idle & each time Microsoft Edge is closed
2. Allow Microsoft Edge to start & load the Start & New Tab page at Windows startup & each time Microsoft Edge is closed
I’ve also gone into Services to STOP & DISABLE:
1. Microsoft Edge Elevation Service (MicrosoftEdgeElevationService)
2. Microsoft Edge Update Service (edgeupdate)
3. Microsoft Edge Update Service (edgeupdatem)
But everyday (sometimes multiple times a day), when I open Task Manager, I see multiple Microsoft Edge processes running.
Will Edge Blocker help me stop Edge PERMANANTLY?
Do I have to use Edge Blocker as an Elevated Process (I’m almost always using my Local Standard Account in Windows 10)?
webview2 is still appearing in Resource Monitor in Windows 11, even with it checked off.
Do you have anything to block all Widget activity? I’ve tried everything I can find to turn them off but they still appear in Task Manager and Resource Monitor, consuming my limited data.