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Microsoft will permanently disable Internet Explorer on Windows 10 today.
The change will occur through a Microsoft Edge update.
Internet Explorer has been officially retired since June 15, 2022.

Microsoft has phased out Internet Explorer for several years. The browser was replaced by Edge years ago and was officially retired in June 2022. Today, Microsoft will disable Internet Explorer permanently on several versions of Windows 10. Affected systems will receive a Microsoft Edge update that will disable Internet Explorer. Microsoft outlines what will happen to specific versions of Windows in a Tech Community post.

Microsoft's post also lists key dates for Internet Explorer, including today:

Update:The retired, out-of-support Internet Explorer 11 desktop application is scheduled to be permanently disabled through a Microsoft Edge update on certain versions of Windows 10 on February 14, 2023.

IE11 visual references, such as the IE11 icons on the Start Menu and taskbar, will be removed by the June 2023 Windows security update (“B” release) scheduled for June 13, 2023.

We highly recommend setting up IE mode in Microsoft Edge and disabling IE11 prior to this date to ensure your organization does not experience business disruption.

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Organizations that still rely on Internet Explorer will continue to have the ability to use IE Mode in Microsoft Edge, which will receive support until at least 2029.

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Microsoft will disable Internet Explorer today through an Edge update? ›

Update: The retired, out-of-support Internet Explorer 11 desktop application is scheduled to be permanently disabled through a Microsoft Edge update on certain versions of Windows 10 on February 14, 2023.

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How do I stop Microsoft Edge from blocking Internet Explorer? ›

Enable/Disable Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge

Click the [Settings and more] icon ① in the top-right corner, then click [Settings]②. Click [Default browser]③. Under Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode (IE mode)④, you can select the setting you need. Select “Allow” to enable IE mode.

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Which update disables Internet Explorer? ›

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Internet Explorer 11 won't be completely uninstalled on Windows 10 PCs as its engine is still required for running the IE Mode in Microsoft Edge. However, Microsoft said that all IE 11 visual references on Windows 10 will be removed with the upcoming June 2023 Patch Tuesday Update.

Will IE mode be removed from Edge? ›

Microsoft is committed to supporting Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge through at least 2029, on supported operating systems.

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How to stop the future of Internet Explorer is in Microsoft Edge? ›

Open Internet Explorer and click on the gear icon in the top-right corner. This will open the Internet Options window. In the Internet Options window, click on the “Advanced” tab. Scroll down to the “Browsing” section and uncheck the box next to “Let Internet Explorer open sites in Microsoft Edge.”

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Why is Internet Explorer defaulting to Edge? ›

When a user goes to a site that is incompatible with Internet Explorer, they will be automatically redirected to Microsoft Edge. This article describes the user experience for redirection and the group policies that are used to configure or disable automatic redirection.

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How do I allow Edge to open Internet Explorer? ›

To turn on Internet Explorer mode, use the following steps. In the address bar for Microsoft Edge, type edge://settings/defaultbrowser and then click Enter. Slide the Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer toggle to ON. Restart Microsoft Edge.

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Is Internet Explorer 11 permanently disabled through a Microsoft Edge update? ›

Support for Internet Explorer ended on June 15, 2022.

Internet Explorer 11 has been permanently disabled through a Microsoft Edge update on certain versions of Windows 10. We recommend you use Microsoft Edge for a faster, more secure and more modern web browsing experience.

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Will Edge automatically replace Internet Explorer? ›

Support for Internet Explorer ended on June 15, 2022

The same Internet Explorer 11 apps and sites you use today can open in Microsoft Edge with Internet Explorer mode. Microsoft Edge is the faster, more secure browser recommended by Microsoft.

Why did Microsoft get rid of Internet Explorer? ›

The idea of the removal of Internet Explorer (IE) from Windows was proposed during the United States v. Microsoft Corp. case. Later, security advocates took up the idea as a way to protect Windows systems from attacks via IE vulnerabilities.

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Is Microsoft discontinuing Edge? ›

Microsoft stopped supporting Microsoft Edge Legacy on March 9, 2021.

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Is Internet Explorer end of life? ›

Special notes. Internet Explorer is end of life on June 14, 2022 for Semi-Annual channel Windows installs (Home, Pro, Education, Enterprise, Workstations editions), regardless of their accompanying operating system's life cycle.

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What replaced Internet Explorer? ›

IE is the longest-running web browser to date, but it has since been replaced by newer browsers such as Edge and Chrome. Microsoft's development team continues to maintain Internet Explorer for legacy purposes.

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How can I continue to use Internet Explorer instead of Edge? ›

Switch to Internet Explorer mode automatically

Click the Options button then Settings then Default Browser. Click the Add button next to Internet Explorer mode pages.

How do I go back from Microsoft Edge to Internet Explorer? ›

Here's a quick guide on how to do it:

Click the Windows icon in the bottom left of your screen to open the Start menu.
Type “Internet Explorer” into the search bar.
Select the Internet Explorer app from the search results.
Navigate to the Settings menu and click on “Default apps”. ...
You're done!

How do I stop Microsoft Edge from blocking? ›

Click the Lock icon on the left side of the URL box and choose Permissions for this site. Choose Allow from the Insecure content drop-down menu. Restart Microsoft Edge to save the changes. You may need to wait a few moments for things to work in the background.

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How do I unblock internet access on Microsoft Edge? ›

Please also check if you have enabled location in Edge settings: Go to edge://settings/content/location in Edge-> check if "Ask before accessing (recommended)" is turned on-> check if the site is in block sites list. If the answer is the right solution, please click "Accept Answer" and kindly upvote it.

How do I force Internet Explorer instead of Edge? ›

Within the list of programs, locate and click Internet Explorer to display IE specifications and settings. Choose Set this program as default and click OK to change your browser default from Edge to Internet Explorer. Close the Control Panel.

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