Uninstalling Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 7: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of uninstalling Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 7 and revert to a previous version, such as Internet Explorer 8 (the original version bundled with Windows 7). Written by Darlene Antonelli, an experienced tech content writer and editor at the website since 2019, this article offers two methods for achieving this: using the Control Panel and Command Prompt.
**Using Control Panel:**
1. Open the Control Panel. 2. Go to Programs > Programs and Features. 3. On the left sidebar, click View installed updates. 4. Look for the update named Internet Explorer 11 or by its KB number (for example, KB2841134). 5. Select Internet Explorer 11 update and click Uninstall. 6. Follow the prompts and restart your computer if required.
This process removes Internet Explorer 11, effectively reverting to the previous version of Internet Explorer that was installed on your Windows 7 system.
**Using Command Prompt:**
1. Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges (right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator). 2. Run the uninstall command for Internet Explorer 11 using the installer executable with the uninstall switch. For example:
``` IE11-Windows6.1-x86-en-us.exe /uninstall /KB:2841134 /quiet /norestart ```
Replace the executable and KB number with the exact update you have if different. This command silently uninstalls IE11 without a restart. After running the command, you may need to reboot your system to complete the process.
**Important considerations:**
- Windows 7 originally comes with Internet Explorer 8, so uninstalling IE 11 effectively rolls back to IE 8. - Removing IE 11 removes the main executable (iexplore.exe) but some Windows components depending on IE remain to keep system stability. - Some programs may stop working correctly if they rely on IE components. - Always back up important data before uninstalling system components. - IE 11 cannot be fully removed like other programs because it's integrated into Windows 7, but uninstalling the update that installed IE 11 effectively reverts the browser version.
If you cannot find a Windows 7 ISO without IE11, you can use a tool like "Microsoft's Windows 7 SP1 Removal Tool" to remove Internet Explorer 11 from the ISO. Alternatively, you can use "7-Zip" to extract the Windows 7 ISO, delete the Internet Explorer folder, and re-create the ISO using "ImgBurn".
This article also explains how to disable Internet Explorer 11 from the Control Panel and offers solutions for issues such as an update on Internet Explorer that flashes instructions to sign in but errors out after three or four flashes.
If you encounter problems with the "Windows 7 SP1 Removal Tool" or face issues during the uninstallation process, we recommend seeking additional guidance from tech support resources or online forums.
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- To revert to an older version of Internet Explorer on Windows 7, you can use technology such as the Command Prompt for uninstalling Internet Explorer 11.
- In case you cannot find a Windows 7 ISO without IE11, you can use technology like "Microsoft's Windows 7 SP1 Removal Tool" to remove Internet Explorer 11 from the ISO.
