To remove Internet Explorer 11 from Windows 10, you can disable it using the Turn Windows features on or off option. Here’s how to do it:
✅ Steps to Remove Internet Explorer 11 from Windows 10:
- Open Control Panel:
- Press
Win + S
, type Control Panel, and open it.
- Go to Programs:
- In Control Panel, click on Programs (or Programs and Features).
- Turn Windows features on or off:
- On the left-hand side, click Turn Windows features on or off.
- Disable Internet Explorer 11:
- In the window that appears, uncheck the box next to Internet Explorer 11.
- Click OK and wait for Windows to apply the changes.
- You may be prompted to restart your computer—do so if necessary.
📝 Notes:
- Disabling Internet Explorer 11 does not uninstall it completely, but it removes the browser from your system and stops most of its background components from running.
- Some legacy applications or websites might require IE 11 to function properly. If you need access to such sites, consider using Microsoft Edge’s IE mode instead of fully disabling IE.
- Microsoft has officially ended support for Internet Explorer 11 as of June 15, 2022, so removing or disabling it is generally safe unless you rely on older internal tools.
🔁 Optional: Completely Remove Internet Explorer 11 via PowerShell (Advanced)
For advanced users who want to attempt a full removal (not always possible due to system dependencies), you can try using PowerShell:
Get-WindowsCapability -Online -Name "Browser.InternetExplorer.*" | Remove-WindowsCapability -Online
However, note that this may not work on all Windows 10 editions, and Internet Explorer may still remain partially installed due to system integration.