How to Disable Internet Explorer in Windows

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get a new web browser.

   When Internet Explorer is disabled, you won't be able to access the web without another browser.
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   Step 2: Click or tap the Start button (⊞) and type Turn Windows features on and off and select the matching result.

   If you are running Windows 8 or 10 (without search bar), a search will begin. , If you're running an older version of IE, it will have a different number next to the name. ,,,, This needs to be done to disable Internet Explorer.
   
   Press Restart now if restarting is convenient for you.
   
   Be sure to save any open files.
   
   Press Don't restart if you want to restart later.
   
   Internet Explorer won't disable until you've restarted.
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   Step 3: Look for Internet Explorer 11.

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   Step 4: If the box next to Internet Explorer is checked

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   Step 5: click or tap the box so that there is no longer a checkmark.

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   Step 6: Select Yes to confirm.

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   Step 7: Click or tap OK.

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   Step 8: Once Windows is done applying the changes

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   Step 9: decide whether to restart or not.

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