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How do I uninstall Internet Explorer 10?

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Emma Martin

Published Feb 15, 2026

How do I uninstall Internet Explorer 10?

How to Uninstall Internet Explorer via Programs and Features

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Enter app settings.
  3. Open Programs and Features.
  4. Click “Turn Windows features on or off”
  5. Untick “Internet Explorer 11”
  6. Confirm your choice.
  7. Uninstall Internet Explorer.
  8. Restart your PC so Windows 10 can fully remove Internet Explorer.

Can I safely uninstall Internet Explorer from Windows 10?

You would think that, because Windows 10 comes with Microsoft Edge preinstalled, you’d be able to ditch Internet Explorer. But you’d be wrong. Because Internet Explorer 11 comes preinstalled on Windows 10 — and no, you can’t uninstall it.

How do I uninstall and reinstall Internet Explorer on Windows 10?

Under Programs and Features, select View installed updates on left pane. Under Uninstall an update list, select applicable Internet Explorer version from the list (Internet Explorer 11 or Windows Internet Explorer 9) and select Yes to confirm uninstallation and restart your system to complete the process.

Can I still use Internet Explorer 10?

Say goodbye to Internet Explorer. After more than 25 years, it’s finally being discontinued, and from August 2021 won’t be supported by Microsoft 365, with it disappearing from our desktops in 2022.

Is it possible to uninstall Internet Explorer?

If you don’t use Internet Explorer, don’t uninstall it. Uninstalling Internet Explorer may cause your Windows computer to have problems. Even though removing the browser isn’t a wise option, you can safely disable it and use an alternative browser to access the internet.

Is it okay to uninstall Internet Explorer?

How do I reinstall Internet Explorer After uninstalling?

Reinstalling, approach 1 Go back to Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, Turn Windows features on or off, and in there, check the Internet Explorer box. Click OK and Internet Explorer should be reinstalled.

How do I get my Internet Explorer back?

Enable access to Internet Explorer

  1. Click Start, and then click Default Programs.
  2. Click Set program access and computer defaults.
  3. Under Choose a configuration, click Custom.
  4. Click to select the Enable access to this program box next to Internet Explorer.

Why can’t I find Internet Explorer on Windows 10?

If you can’t find Internet Explorer on your device, you’ll need to add it as a feature. Select Start > Search , and enter Windows features. Select Turn Windows features on or off from the results and make sure the box next to Internet Explorer 11 is selected. Select OK, and restart your device.

Can I delete Internet Explorer if I have Google Chrome?

Or I can delete Internet Explorer or Chrome to make sure I have more space on my laptop. Hi, No, you cannot ‘delete’ or uninstall Internet Explorer. Some IE files are shared with Windows Explorer and other Windows functions/features.