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 : (Tuesday, October 13, 2026)

[ Added ] – 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. 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

NOTE : Many Windows components, such as Windows Search, use Microsoft Edge WebView2. If you encounter an issue with a Windows component or program, uncheck the “Block WebView2” option and try again. If the problem persists, log out and log back in.

Supported Operating Systems: Windows 11 , Windows 10 , Windows 8.1 , Windows 8 , Windows 7
Supported languages: English

File: EdgeBlock_x64.exe │ Virustotal
MD5: d8fc3bd48b41a7c4352d1c3fa35a36d4
SHA1: 3ea15de096fe3b18d2dda23befe420aae34a8610

File: EdgeBlock.exe │ Virustotal
MD5: 6f6c0d67822379e93cab6d23229177f8
SHA1: efc92ba50bbc941f7b71a58e0273a94df268ffc6