Internet Explorer 11 is the latest version of Microsoft's web browser, but not everyone likes it. If you prefer an older version, or Internet Explorer 11 is not working properly, you can revert to an older version by uninstalling Internet Explorer updates. You can do this from within Windows or using the Command Prompt.
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Method 1 of 2: Using Control Panel
Step 1. Open Control Panel
You can open Control Panel from the Start menu.
Step 2. Open the program manager
Click the Uninstall a program link if you are in the Category view, or Programs and Features if you are in the Icon view. This will open a list of all the programs installed on your computer.
Step 3. Open the list of installed Windows updates
Click the View installed updates link on the left side of the window. This will open a list containing every update that has been installed for Windows. Since Internet Explorer is a Windows service, any updates will be listed here.
Step 4. Look for the Internet Explorer 11 entry
You can scroll your mouse to find it or type Internet Explorer in the search field at the top of the window.
Step 5. Remove Internet Explorer 11
You can select an Internet Explorer 11 entry and click the Uninstall button, or right-click on the entry and select Uninstall.
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Confirm that you want to remove the update by clicking Yes. You may be asked again by User Account Control.
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Step 6. Wait for the deletion to complete
Removing Internet Explorer 11 can take a few minutes. Once the wipe is complete, click Restart Now to restart your computer completing the process.
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Internet Explorer will be reverted to the previously installed version. This can be Internet Explorer 10, 9, or 8.
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Step 7. Hide the update
If you don't want to be prompted to install Internet Explorer 11 again later, you can hide it from Windows Update so the request will be ignored.
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Open Control Panel. You can open Control Panel from the Start menu.
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Select Windows Updates. If you are in Category view, select System and Security then Windows Update.
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Click the # optional update(s) available link.
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Right-click on the Internet Explorer 11 entry. Select Hide update.
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Step 8. Install a different version of Internet Explorer
If you're switching to an older version of Internet Explorer, you can upgrade that old version to a newer version later if you want. For example, if removing Internet Explorer 11 makes your web browser Internet Explorer 8, you can install Internet Explorer 9 or 10 manually.
Method 2 of 2: Using Command Prompt
Step 1. Open the upgraded Command Prompt
You can do this by clicking the Start menu, clicking Accessories, right clicking on Command Prompt, and then selecting Run as administrator.
Step 2. Copy and paste the following command
This command will remove Windows Explorer updates:
FORFILES /P %WINDIR%\servicing\Packages /M Microsoft-Windows-InternetExplorer-*11.*.mum /c cmd /c echo Uninstalling package @fname && start /w pkgmgr /up:@fname /norestart
Paste the above command and press Enter
Step 3. Accept the error shown
You may receive some error messages after running the command. You should click OK in each error window that appears.
Step 4. Restart the computer
Once you return to the Command Prompt, the removal process is almost complete. You will need to restart the computer to complete the process.
Step 5. If you don't want to be prompted to install Internet Explorer 11 again later, you can hide it from Windows Update so the request will be ignored
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Open Control Panel. You can open Control Panel from the Start menu.
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Select Windows Updates. If you are in Category view, select System and Security then Windows Update.
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Click the # optional update(s) available link.
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Right-click on the Internet Explorer 11 entry. Select Hide update.
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Step 6. Install a different version of Internet Explorer
If you're switching to an older version of Internet Explorer, you can upgrade that old version to a newer version later if you want. For example, if removing Internet Explorer 11 makes your web browser Internet Explorer 8, you can install Internet Explorer 9 or 10 manually.
