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Alternatively, get the latest script from the [GitHub releases](https://github.com/he3als/EdgeRemover/releases/latest).\n\n```powershell\niex(irm https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/he3als/EdgeRemover@main/get.ps1)\n```\n\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"showcase.png\" alt=\"Image of the EdgeRemover UI\" width=\"800\"\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n#### 📜 Implementation in Scripts\n\nDownload the script and run `Get-Help .\\RemoveEdge.ps1` to see its options. You can either use the downloaded file directly with these arguments or put them into the snippet below:\n\n```powershell\niex \"\u0026{$(irm https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/he3als/EdgeRemover@main/get.ps1)} [ARGUMENTS HERE]\"\n```\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eExample\u003c/summary\u003e\n\n  This would uninstall Edge, remove Edge's user-data, and install Edge WebView:\n  ```powershell\n  iex \"\u0026{$(irm https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/he3als/EdgeRemover@main/get.ps1)} -UninstallEdge -RemoveEdgeData -InstallWebView\"\n  ```\n\u003c/details\u003e\n\n### 🫧 Clearing Edge Blocks\nYou can use the command below in PowerShell to clear all EdgeUpdate policies, including those that block the reinstallation and update of Edge or WebView.\n\n```powershell\niex \"\u0026{$(irm https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/he3als/EdgeRemover@main/get.ps1)} -ClearUpdateBlocks\"\n```\n\n### ❓ Troubleshooting\n\nIf Edge won't uninstall, try:\n\n1. Repairing Edge\n2. Making sure that Windows is up to date\n3. Making sure that Edge is up to date\n\nIf it still doesn't work, [make an issue](https://github.com/he3als/EdgeRemover/issues).\n\n### ✅ Additional Credits\n\n- [Xyueta](https://github.com/Xyueta) - minor bug fixes\n- [ave9858](https://gist.github.com/ave9858/c3451d9f452389ac7607c99d45edecc6) - inspired this script\n- [h3r0](https://github.com/melo936) - notified me about the 'windir' method in the script\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fhe3als%2FEdgeRemover","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fhe3als%2FEdgeRemover","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fhe3als%2FEdgeRemover/lists"}