How do I download and install Internet Explorer?

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Support for Internet Explorer 11 has ended on June 15, 2022. If any site you visit needs Internet Explorer 11, you can reload it with Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge.

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Microsoft Edge was built to bring you the best of the web, with more control and more privacy browse. If any site you visit needs Internet Explorer 11, you can reload it with Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge.

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You don't need to download and install Internet Explorer 11 in Windows 8.1 because it's already installed. To find and open Internet Explorer 11, select Start, and in Search , type Internet Explorer. Select Internet Explorer (Desktop app) from the results.

Find out what version of Internet Explorer you’re using or which operating system you're running.

If you’re running Windows 7, the latest version of Internet Explorer that you can install is Internet Explorer 11. However, Internet Explorer 11 is no longer supported on Windows 7. Instead, we recommend you switch to Microsoft Edge. Microsoft Edge was built to bring you the best of the web, with more control and more privacy as you browse. If any site you visit needs Internet Explorer 11, you can reload it with Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge.

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Still want to download Internet Explorer 11?

Though it's no longer supported, you can download and install Internet Explorer 11.

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Find out what version of Internet Explorer you’re using or which operating system you're running.

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Support for Internet Explorer 11 has ended on June 15, 2022 

If any site you visit needs Internet Explorer 11, you can reload it with Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge. The same Internet Explorer 11 apps and sites you use today can open in Microsoft Edge with Internet Explorer mode. We recommend you use Microsoft Edge  for a faster, more secure and more modern web browsing experience.

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To open Internet Explorer 11, select Start , and enter Internet Explorer in Search . Select Internet Explorer (Desktop app) from the results.

If you can't find Internet Explorer on your device, you'll need to add it as a feature. Select Start > Search , and enter Windows features. Select Turn Windows features on or off from the results and make sure the box next to Internet Explorer 11 is selected. Select OK, and restart your device. 

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Updated: 11/06/2021 by

How do I download and install Internet Explorer?

The latest version of Internet Explorer is version 11. Microsoft bundles Internet Explorer with the Windows operating system. You can upgrade Internet Explorer to the latest version on your computer if you have a previous version. If Internet Explorer is removed from your computer, you can try to re-enable or reinstall it.

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Microsoft is moving from Internet Explorer to the Microsoft Edge browser.

Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10

If you have Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 on your computer, you have Internet Explorer 11 installed on the computer.

If you cannot find Internet Explorer on your computer because it was disabled or removed, follow the steps below to re-enable Internet Explorer 11 in Windows.

  1. Open the Control Panel.
  2. If using the Small icons view, click the Programs and Features icon. If using the Category view, click the Uninstall a program link under the Programs section.
  3. Click the Turn Windows features on or off link in the left navigation area.
  4. In the Windows Features window, look for the Internet Explorer 11 option and check the box next to that option.

If Internet Explorer 11 is not found in step 4 above, you can try using the Microsoft Update utility to download and install it again.

Windows 7

If you have Windows 7 and an older version of Internet Explorer, you can download and install Internet Explorer 11 through the Microsoft Update utility in Windows. You can also download Internet Explorer 11 directly from Microsoft's website.

Is there a way to download Internet Explorer?

You can also download Internet Explorer 11 directly from Microsoft's website.

Can I still use Internet Explorer after 2022?

After 25+ years of helping people use and experience the web, Internet Explorer (IE) is officially retired and out of support as of today, June 15, 2022. To many millions of you, thank you for using Internet Explorer as your gateway to the internet.

How can I reinstall Internet Explorer on my computer?

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Type Control Panel in the search box from desktop and select Control Panel..
Click on View all in the left pane and click on Programs and Features..
Select Turn Windows Features on or off..
In Windows features window, check the box for Internet Explorer program..
Restart the computer..

Why can't I install Internet Explorer?

Turn on Windows Firewall. Disable the antispyware and antivirus software on your computer. To do this, right-click the icon for the antispyware or antivirus software in the notification area, and then click Exit or Disable. After the antispyware or antivirus software is disabled, try to install Internet Explorer.