Install and Deploy Internet Explorer 11 (IE11)

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Caution

Update: The retired, out-of-support Internet Explorer 11 desktop application has been permanently disabled through a Microsoft Edge update on certain versions of Windows 10. For more information, see Internet Explorer 11 desktop app retirement FAQ.

Applies to:

  • Windows 10
  • Windows 8.1 Update
  • Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1)

Use the topics in this section to learn how to customize your Internet Explorer installation package, how to choose the right method for installation, and how to deploy IE into your environment. You can also find more info about your virtualization options for legacy apps.

In this section

Topic Description
Customize Internet Explorer 11 installation packages Guidance about how to use .INF files or the IE Administration Kit 11 (IEAK 11) to create custom packages and about how to create those packages for multiple operating systems.
Choose how to install Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) Guidance for the different ways you can install IE, including using System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Microsoft Intune, your network, the operating system deployment system, or third-party tools.
Choose how to deploy Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) Guidance about how to deploy your custom version of IE using Automatic Version Synchronization (AVS) or using your software distribution tools.
Virtualization and compatibility with Internet Explorer 11 Info about the Microsoft-supported options for virtualizing web apps.