In such cases you may have to install Internet Explorer from the Programs and Features section of Windows 10 computer. Right click on Windows Start button and select Control Panel. On the control panel, look for Programs and Features icon and click on it.
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To open Internet Explorer, select the Start button, type Internet Explorer, and then select the top search result. To be sure you have the latest version of Internet Explorer 11, select the Start button, select Settings Update & security Windows Update, and then select Check for updates. Windows 7 Language Interface Packs (LIPs) provide a translated version of the most widely used areas of the user interface. In order to download a LIP for Internet Explorer, you need to have a matching Windows LIP. For more information, see Download languages for Windows. Internet Explorer 11 is currently available in the following LIP languages.

After upgrading or installing Windows 10 the default web browser is the new Microsoft Edge browser. But there may be websites that are not compatible with the new browser at which point you will need to use Internet Explorer 11 (IE 11). IE 11 is still included in Windows 10 but can be difficult to locate and launch.

Here are three ways to launch Internet Explorer.

First method:

Open Start menu, select All Apps.

Navigate to Window Accessories.

Expand Windows Accessories, select Internet Explorer.

If you desire you could right click on Internet Explorer and with Pin to Start or Pin to taskbar if you use IE 11 frequently.

Second method:

In the search bar type “Internet Explorer”, most likely you will not have to type the entire thing as with earlier operation systems Internet Explorer will populate the list and is available. Click on Internet Explorer.

By right clicking on Internet Explorer you can Pin to Start and Pin to taskbar.

Third method.

If you have configured Cortana, click on the microphone in the start bar.
Just say “Launch Internet Explorer”
Cortana will launch Internet Explorer.

Hope this helps you find and use Internet Explorer.

Until next time, Ride SAFE!

Rick Trader
Windows Server Instructor – Interface Technical Training
Phoenix, AZ

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Performing a Windows 10 Clean Installation using Windows 10 Upgrade Media by Rick Trader
How to create Windows 10 Alternate Upgrade Media by Rick Trader
Is the Windows 10 Upgrade Notification Malware? By Mike Danseglio
Windows 10 – Exploring Security by Steve Fullmer
Windows 10 – “Recommended” Update enables Get Win 10 capabilities by Steve Fullmer
How to Install the Latest Windows Update Agent by Steve Fullmer
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Summary

When you try to install Internet Explorer 11, the installation may fail and generate an error message. This can occur for various reasons. To resolve common installation issues, try one or more of the following troubleshooting methods. Here is the checklist before you install Internet Explorer 11:

Make sure that your system meets the minimum operating system requirements

To successfully install Internet Explorer 11, make sure that your system meets one of the following minimum operating system requirements:

Windows 7, 32-bit with Service Pack 1 (SP1), or later versions.
Windows 7, 64-bit with Service Pack 1 (SP1), or later versions.
Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1), or later versions.

If you're running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, make sure that you have installed Service pack 1 (SP1) or a later version.

Note

Internet Explorer 11 is included with Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2. Therefore, you don't have to install Internet Explorer 11 on these operating systems.

For more information about the minimum operating system requirements for Internet Explorer 11, see System requirements for Internet Explorer 11.

Make sure that you have prerequisite updates installed

During the installation process, you may receive the following error message:

Internet Explorer needs an update before installing.

Internet Explorer 11 tries to install required software and components automatically. If this installation fails, Internet Explorer stops the installation process. In this situation, you must install the prerequisite software manually before you can install Internet Explorer 11.

For more information, see Prerequisite updates for Internet Explorer 11 to obtain the prerequisite updates for Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7.

Additionally, you may review the IE11_main.log file under the Windows folder (for example, C:Windows) to find out what prerequisite update is not installed correctly.

Make sure that your video card driver is compatible

Some computers that have hybrid video adapters are not yet compatible with Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7. Internet Explorer 11 will not install on these systems until updated hardware drivers are installed. For more information about this issue, see Internet Explorer 11 does not install on some hybrid graphics systems.

Make sure that the installation of other updates is complete

Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 cannot automatically install prerequisites if any update installation is in progress or if a system restart is pending. To check whether you have an ongoing update installation or a pending restart in Windows 7, follow these steps:

Open Control Panel.
Click System and Security.
Click Windows Update.

If you have ongoing activity, do the following before you try to install Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7, as appropriate:

If an update installation is in progress, let that installation finish.
If all updates are installed but a system restart is pending, restart your computer.

Make sure that you use the correct installer version

You have to use the correct installer version for your operating system version. See How can I tell if my computer is running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version of Windows? to determine whether your system is 32-bit or 64-bit.

Then, download the correct Internet Explorer 11 installer for your system version. To do this, go to Download Internet Explorer 11 (Offline installer), and then locate the download file for 32-bit systems or 64-bit systems, as appropriate.

Note

Also make sure that you select the appropriate installer for you active language.

Uninstall Internet Explorer 9 before you install Internet Explorer 11

During the installation process of Internet Explorer 11, you may receive the 9C59 error. To resolve this issue, you may uninstall Internet Explorer 9, restart your computer, and then install Internet Explorer 11. Steps to uninstall Internet Explorer 9:

Click the Start button, type Programs and Features in the search box, and then click View installed updates in the left pane.
Under Uninstall an update, scroll down to the Microsoft Windows section.

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