Feb 15, 2023 11:05:00

Finally Internet Explorer is forcibly disabled on Windows 10

Microsoft's web browser `` Internet Explorer '', whose support

was discontinued on June 16, 2022, was completely disabled on Windows 10 on February 14, 2023.

Internet Explorer 11 desktop app retirement FAQ - Microsoft Community Hub
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/internet-explorer-11-desktop-app-retirement-faq/ba-p/2366549

Internet Explorer 11 was completely disabled on certain versions of Windows 10 through the February 14 Microsoft Edge update. From now on, when users try to launch Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge will launch instead.

Since the update program will be deployed sequentially over a few days to a week, it will be subject to those who have not been disabled yet. Traces of Internet Explorer 11, such as icons on the Start menu and taskbar, will be removed in a Windows security update scheduled for June 13, 2023.

Windows 8.1, Windows 7 Extended Security Updates, Windows 10 Chinese government edition, etc. are not covered and will continue to be supported. Microsoft Edge's Internet Explorer mode and the MSHTML (Trident) engine required for this mode to work will continue to be supported.