Microsoft Internet Explorer is the default Internet browser on any Windows system. In this regard, this browser is quite widespread and occupies a strong position in terms of the number of users, despite a number of well-known shortcomings associated with both the speed and convenience of the user and the safety of traveling on the Internet.
It is necessary
a computer
Instructions
Step 1
Of course, no one bothers any user to install another browser of their own choice and simply not use Internet Explorer, leaving it in the system as a backup means of browsing Internet sites. For convenience, you can even remove shortcuts from the desktop.
Step 2
It is better not to uninstall the Internet Explorer browser. However, in some cases it may be necessary to remove Internet Explorer completely. For example, an organization may need to run niche (banking, accounting, tax, etc.) software that does not support modern versions of Internet Explorer, but requires version 6 or even 5. Of course, you will not be able to install and use the previous version. while there is a newer version in the system. Therefore, the user is faced with the question of removing the browser.
Step 3
Depending on which version of the operating system is installed on your computer, the steps for uninstalling Internet Explorer are slightly different.
Step 4
So, to completely uninstall Internet Explorer on a Windows XP-based computer, do this.
Step 5
Log in as an administrator to manipulate the software. Close all running applications and programs.
Step 6
Open Control Panel, which allows you to install and uninstall software. To do this, you can simply type appwiz.cpl at the system command line. Locate the Show updates checkbox and select it if it is not checked.
Step 7
Then find Service Pack 3 and place your cursor on it. You will have to uninstall this service pack or you will not be able to uninstall Internet Explorer. Click the Delete button.
Step 8
In Windows 7, the process for uninstalling Internet Explorer looks slightly different:
Step 9
Click the "Start" button in the lower left corner of your desktop and open the "Control Panel" section.
Step 10
In the list that opens, select the "Programs and Features" section. On the left side of the window, click the "Turn Windows features on or off" link. After this step, a window will open with a list of the components available in the system. It may take some time to build the list of components. Wait until the list of programs and components opens. They are usually listed alphabetically.
Step 11
Now all that remains is to find Internet Explorer in the list and uncheck the box next to it. In the warning window that appears, click the "Yes" button. This component is now completely disabled.
Step 12
To uninstall the 11th version of Internet Explorer from Windows 7, repeat the above procedure. Through the "Start" button go to the "Control Panel" section, then go to the "Programs and Features" subsection. Please note that this subsection will only be possible to find when the control panel view is switched to "Icons" mode, not "Categories". This mode changes in the upper right part of the working window.
Step 13
Then click the View Installed Updates button in the menu on the left. After that, in the list of installed updates, find the line Internet Explorer 11, right-click on it and select "Delete" in the drop-down window. Click this button, after which the system will ask you to confirm this action. You will need to agree to this offer and wait until the uninstallation process is complete. Restart your computer to complete the action.
Step 14
After restarting your computer, you need to cancel the further installation of Internet Explorer 11 updates. To do this, go to the "Control Panel" and find the item "Windows Update". Look at the list of system updates available to you (take your time: it may take some time to build the list, sometimes quite a long time). Then select the item "optional updates", open it and find Internet Explorer 11 in the list of updates. Select this item, right-click on it and click "Hide update". Then complete the action by clicking "OK".
Step 15
If you are using Windows 8.1 (8) and Windows 10, then in these operating systems, Internet Explorer is removed as follows. Go to the control panel through the "Start" button. Then select "Programs and Features" and in the left menu click the "Turn Windows features on or off" button.
Step 16
In the list of components that opens, find Internet Explorer 11 and uncheck it. You will then receive a warning that "Disabling Internet Explorer 11 may affect other components and programs installed on the computer, as well as the default settings." If your decision to remove this browser is final, click the "Yes" button.
Step 17
If you have some other browser installed on your computer, then removing Internet Explorer will not bring any problems to your computer. However, if Internet Explorer is the only browser you use, install any other browser on your computer before uninstalling the browser. And only after you install another browser, you can get rid of Internet Explorer.
Step 18
However, at any time you can download the Internet Explorer installation file from the official Microsoft website and, if necessary, reinstall it. Also, you can always enable Internet Explorer in components.
