How to disable Internet Explorer on Windows
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This articles explains how to disable Internet Explorer on Windows.
Method 1: Use Control Panel
This method can be applied only in client systems
1. On client systems, Go to Control Panel then click uninstall a program under Programs
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or
Press the Windows logo key+R to open the Run box
Type appwiz.cpl , and then select OK
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2. In the the Programs and Features item, select Turn Window features on or off
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3. In the Windows Features dialog box, locate the entry for the Internet Explorer. Then, clear the check box
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4. Select OK to commit the change.
5. Restart the computer
Method 2: Use DISM
This method can be applied in both client and server systems
Disable the feature
To disable Internet Explorer, run the following command in command prompt:
dism /online /Disable-Feature /FeatureName:Internet-Explorer-Optional-amd64
The following message is returned:
Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
Version: 11.1.7.536
Image Version: 11.1.7.536
Disabling feature(s)
[===================100.0%===================]
The operation completed successfully.
Restart Windows to complete this operation.
Do you want to restart the computer now (Y/N)? Y
Enable the feature
If you want to re-enable Internet Explorer, run the following command in command prompt:
dism /online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:Internet-Explorer-Optional-amd64
The following message is returned:
Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
Version: 11.1.7.536
Image Version: 11.1.7.536
Enabling feature(s)
[===================100.0%===================]
The operation completed successfully.
Restart Windows to complete this operation.
Do you want to restart the computer now (Y/N)? Y
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