EdgeWebView how to stop it wanting to access the web

Using latest Windows 11 Pro with a firewall.

When I open certain apps, (for example Quicken on my desktop), my firewall pops up and asks if I want to permit "Microsoft Edge WebView2" to access the web. I answer, no, and "disable All access" and go on with my business.

So, it is no big deal. Just an annoyance.

But, how do I permanently stop "Microsoft Edge WebView2" from running in the first place and wasting my time by trying to access the web.
Can I uninstal "Microsoft Edge WebView2" ?

Thank you.

For uninstall Microsoft Edge WebView2 use this tool :

Download Edge Remover 19.00 - MajorGeeks

Edge Remover simplifies the process of removing Microsoft Edge Browser and WebView2 by offering two options: removing Edge Browser along with WebView2 or removing Edge Browser only. The application does not have a GUI and instead presents a single popup window with the available options. Once you select an option, the application immediately performs the task and closes.

Thank you.
I used it and it behaved as you described.

BUT, after Windows update and reboot, my firewall popped up before anything else to tell me Microsoft Edge Webview 2 was requesting web access.

So, it is still there. Did not work.
I hope it did not cause any harm along the way.....

TryingHard said:

BUT, after Windows update and reboot, my firewall popped up before anything else to tell me Microsoft Edge Webview 2 was requesting web access.

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That's because Windows updates will always revert it. Same thing if you use WinToys to get rid of them. You end up playing whack-a-mole, unless you want to take more drastic measures with the OS.

That's a shame.
I guess I will just live with it.
Thanks everyone.