Install Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) using third-party tools

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.

You can install Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) using third-party electronic software distribution (ESD) systems and these command-line options:

Setup Modes

Command-line options Description
/passive Installs without customer involvement.
/quiet Installs without customer involvement and without showing the UI.

Setup Options

Command-line options Description
/update-no Installs without checking for updates.

Important
If you don't use this option, you'll need an Internet connection to finish your installation.

/no-default Installs without making IE11 the default web browser.
/closeprograms Automatically closes running programs.

Restart Options

Command-line options Description
/norestart Installs without restarting the computer.
/forcerestart Installs and restarts after installation.