Cannot delete Edge Webview2

Risu33 0 Reputation points
2025-08-21T21:52:18.9666667+00:00

i'm having a problem deleting microsoft edge Webview2 from my computer. The program is using a lot of RAM which is not ideal for gaming. It cant be shut down through the task manager since it starts running again immedietly after ending the task. I also cannot delete the program since its running all the time. What should i do to fix this problem? Thanks for any and all advice.

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
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  1. Ivan Bitencourt 64,910 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-08-21T22:34:51.48+00:00

    Hi ,

    It's not recommended to try to remove Microsoft Edge WebView2 because many native applications use this add-on.

    You can try reinstalling it, but if you're using a game or app from the Microsoft Store, you'll notice high usage.

    If possible, take a screenshot of the Task Manager using Microsoft Edge WebViewer.

    What is your PC configuration or laptop model?

    To uninstall, go to the folder "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeWebView\Application"

    Check the application version by accessing the Command Prompt (admin): enter the command cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeWebView\Application\ enter the version here"

    Then, use CMD to go directly to the specified folder and try uninstalling it using this command: ./setup.exe --force-uninstall --uninstall --msedgewebview --system-level --verbose-logging

    Remember, Windows will reinstall WebViewer later, so install a more recent version.

    https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/?ch=1&form=MA13LH#download

    Credits: https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/1chne1b/how_to_full_remove_and_reinstall_microsoft_edge/

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

    Give feedback if the information was useful or not.

    Thanks

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