This third-party script will let you use Microsoft Edge as intended — Bloat-free, but there’s no way to revert the changes for now
MSEdge Tweaker will help you debloat Microsoft Edge by disabling some features.
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What you need to know
As always, running third-party scripts may potentially harm or render your device unusable. Proceed with caution!
WhileMicrosoft Edgeis arguably one of the best browsers, some users have blatantly indicated that it’s seemingly bloated. Over the past few years, Microsoft has been shipping new features to the browser, including its big AI campaign forCopilotacross its products and services.
Some of these features might not necessarily resonate with everyone, especially for the average user looking to browse the internet. As you may know, most of these features are often disabled by default. If not, you can easily disable them via the settings.
The process is relatively straightforward, though some customization options might require navigation through policy settings — a daunting task for the less tech-savvy user base.
MSEdge Tweakercan help you navigate this process easily (viaNeowin). MSEdge Tweaker is a third-party open-source script designed to automate Microsoft Edge’s policies for enabling and disabling certain features, including:
As Bob Pony (TheBobPony) notes on GitHub, the option to undo implemented changes using the script is currently unavailable. However, the developer has indicated there are plans to add this option in the future. Other future changes include:
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Microsoft Edge is the default browser on Windows. It’s based on Chromium, so it’s compatible with the vast majority of the web. There are several Insider versions of the browser, allowing you to test new features and provide feedback to Microsoft.
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