This article explains how to change the name of the Microsoft Edge folder in the Windows system files, so as to disable the program on your computer.
Steps
Step 1. Open "This PC"
The icon looks like a small computer and you can find it on your desktop or in the Start menu.
Step 2. Double click on the main disk
The main disk contains all the Windows system files.
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The main disk is called C:
on most computers.
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If you have multiple discs on your computer, the main one may be indicated by the letter D:
or with another.
Step 3. Double click on the Windows folder
This folder contains all system files and folders located on the main disk.
Step 4. Double click on the SystemApps folder
In this folder you can find the program files pre-installed on Windows.
Step 5. Look for the Microsoft Edge folder within SystemApps
All program files belonging to Microsoft Edge are located in this folder of the SystemApps directory.
- This folder is usually called " Microsoft. MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe"on SystemApps.
- The numbers and letters at the end of the name vary depending on the version.
Step 6. Click on the Microsoft Edge folder with the right mouse button
Various options will appear in a drop-down menu.
Step 7. Click Rename in the drop-down menu
This option allows you to change the Microsoft Edge folder name.
Step 8. Rename the folder Edge
Once the application name has changed, the system will not be able to find the Microsoft Edge files and will disable the program.
