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3 Tips on How to Reinstall Microsoft Edge with Administrator Privileges
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you are here today to look for an answer on how to reinstall Microsoft Edge with administrator privileges, you are at the right place.
While switching from the Legacy Edge to theChromium versionworked for the browser, it comes with its own share of issues.
However, if at any time,Microsoft Edge disappears on your Windows 10/11 PC, you can refer to our guide to help you fix the issue.
Among some of its issues are failing to load a page, missing the Home button, freezing at regular intervals, or malfunctions.
While reinstalling Microsoft Edge with administrator privileges is a good idea, you cannot uninstall the browser using the classic Control Panel method.
This post will explain how to uninstall and reinstall Microsoft Edge with administrator privileges.
What are administrator privileges in Microsoft Edge?
Installing or re-installing Edge with administrator privileges means, you just install the Chromium version and not the Legacy version.
Moreover, you can also run applications through Edge in admin mode.
However, if you install Microsoft Edge while you are signed in as the administrator, you may often bump into a warning that says,Administrator Mode Detected.
So, if you are wondering how do I run Edge in non-administrator mode, below is the answer.
How do I get Microsoft Edge out of administrator mode?
The downside of running Microsoft Edge in administrator mode is a security risk as it allows the browser to access system-protected areas and files.
Additionally, It may also have a negative impact on the browser’s performance.
Therefore, to relaunch Microsoft Edge in non-administrative mode, follow the below instructions:
Now, Edge should run without administrator privileges.
Would you like to install Microsoft edge without administrator privileges?
Before that, make sure that you are signed in to your device using an admin account and proceed as below.
How do I install Edge as an administrator?
1. Completely uninstall Edge
Once Edge is completely uninstalled, you must remove any user data files for Edge as shown below.
2. Delete the user data files for Microsoft Edge
Now, restart your PC, and Microsoft Edge is completely removed.
3. Reinstall Microsoft Edge using Windows Powershell (admin)
Microsoft Edge will successfully re-install on your computer, and from the next time whenever you open the browser, it will run with administrator privileges.
So, if you are wondering:How do I get Microsoft Edge back after deleting it?follow the above method.
But ifMicrosoft Edge can’t open with an administrator account, we have a detailed post on this that helps you troubleshoot the issue.
Besides, if encounter an error like,You’ve entered Internet Explorer mode. Most pages work better in Edge, do leave your comments in the comments box below.
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Madhuparna Roy
A diploma holder in computers and with a keen interest in technology, Madhuparna is passionate about writing How-to guides and helping people solve the most intricate Windows issues.
It all started with the evolution of mobile phones and Google, and that has now settled with Windows.
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