



If you remove Internet Explorer by using DISM, the iexplore.exe entry point is removed from the file system, but its rendering engine remains on the system. Use one of the following methods to disable or enable Internet Explorer. This article describes how to disable and enable any supported version of Internet Explorer on Windows.Īpplies to: Windows Original KB number: 4013567 More information The Internet Explorer 11 desktop application will progressively redirect to the faster, more secure Microsoft Edge browser, and will ultimately be disabled via Windows Update. You can still access older, legacy sites that require Internet Explorer with Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge. I really DON'T want to use a third-party Firewall if at all Ghot, I also admire your perseverance.The Internet Explorer 11 desktop application is retired and out of support as of Jfor certain versions of Windows 10. So basically, my question ONLY relates to the OLD MS Edge. I will have WUMT that will take care of WU's in case I need to update any possible Drivers. This is the best I and Googling could do after a year of trying.Īs the computer for this project is a 12 year old laptop, I will NOT be performing WU's for obvious reasons relating to the old hardware compatibility etc. and MS takes care of the OLD Edge, without breaking Windows Update. the NEW Edge doesn't do anything, anymore. Just block msedge.exe and microsoftedgeupdate.exe As soon as you do the March update?, MS will install the NEW Edge and remove 99% of the old Edge.ģ. Removing the OLD Edge is what you are attempting in post #1. Here's the NEW problems with removing Edge.ġ.
