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 : (Friday, March 22, 2024)
[ Added ] – Option to block Only Ms EDGE via cmd
[ Added ] – Option to block Only Webview2 via cmd
[ 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
Some programs may use “EdgeWebView” or Edge components. These programs may not work properly if you block EdgeWebView or Edge.
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 11 , Windows 10 , Windows 8.1 , Windows 8 , Windows 7
Supported languages: English
File: EdgeBlock_x64.exe │ Virustotal
MD5: 978cae8d7bba5999c0346df78f47e300
SHA1: 60102cc2c1ff9cb42cd3391894f13d2dc3461184
File: EdgeBlock.exe │ Virustotal
MD5: ac92bc841e2deaefd5fa2dd82a3f84da
SHA1: 476bfac09f41436e39081d07deb770ce31f9d961
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This tool only disables the chromium version of the EDGE, I already looked for the previous one (Edge Blocker v1.5) and I don’t see it anywhere ..
(Oi amigo, poxa mano, eu gostei do navegador, todavia essa ferramenta só desabilita a versão chromium do browser, eu ja procurei a anterior (Edge Blocker v1.5) e não vejo em lugar nenhum..)
Thank you
Thanks for making this software. Great benefits to my PC’s performance
Great well program
I hate that Microsoft forces to use applications that I do not want to use, now it turns out that the edge is running only when starting windows 10, and it appears open with the MSN page, there was no human power to stop that action … Thanks y congratulations for you solution
are you obsessed of Microsoft Edge!?
No, for more influence of Microsoft. Dictating what to use.
Every utility that they launch and already exist by other vendors must be forbidden. They ruin those companies and yes, they have enough money to improve such programs.
I call It not Fair.
are you obsessed of Microsoft Edge!?
Thank you for the update. I had v1.5 & came back to download v1.6 as Edge Chromium did a forced update. Now Edge Blocker is working again!
Hi You should choose your default browser
Hmm, My first comment is gone. I suggested to make a choise possible to block Chromium EDGE ore not.
I installed Edge Blocker in win 10 Enterprise. It works!
BUT, if typing something in the field left in the taskbar, says Opening in browser, but doesn’t open a browser, FF in my case.
Did I do something wrong?
For me, block chromium edge to.
But to please everyone can you built in a choice. To block chromium edge or not?
Please use EDGE Blocker v1.6 it blocks Old (Classic) and Chromium EDGE together.
It does not work in Windows 10 Professional EDGE Chromium
This is for old EDGE not the Chromium one. Please try AskAdmin.
does not work after update Edge
So far Edge Blocker works as advertised. I use My Lockbox to password protect Edge Blocker. I have Windows 10 Home with Edge Chromium. I use Firefox as my default browser & Google chrome as an alternative. I use BlockSite & FoxFilter (to lock extensions). In the future I may use a password generator. I needed to lockdown my PC, but, keep my current desktop. A big thank you for this app.
jj
Thank you we know it and let it, we may block "chromium edge" too but not sure if we should do it