Internet Explorer 11 is included with Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2. If you're running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, make sure that you have installed Service pack 1 (SP1) or a later version. To successfully install Internet Explorer 11, make sure that your system meets one of the following minimum operating system requirements: Here is the checklist before you install Internet Explorer 11: Make sure that your system meets the minimum operating system requirements To resolve common installation issues, try one or more of the following troubleshooting methods. When you try to install Internet Explorer 11, the installation may fail and generate an error message. Original product version: Internet Explorer 11 Original KB number: 2872074 Summary This article provides the system requirements before installing Internet Explorer 11 and checks for possible problems that may occur after installation. For more information, see Internet Explorer 11 desktop app retirement FAQ.
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.
