How to get Internet Explorer back on Windows 11 & 10

In this video, I'll show you how to get Internet Explorer back on your Windows 10 or 11 computer after the October 2023 update. We'll start by disabling a setting in the Internet Properties window and then edit the Windows Registry to ensure Internet Explorer opens instead of Microsoft Edge. Finally, I'll guide you through creating a desktop shortcut for Internet Explorer using two different methods. If you find this video helpful, please like and subscribe. Let's get started!
VBS code:
CreateObject("InternetExplorer.Application").Visible=true

[@TechWise2022]

Here are 4 reasons why you would bring back Internet Explorer from the dead:
1) Old Software Needs It: Some old websites and business applications only work with Internet Explorer.
2) Web Developers Testing: Developers might need to see how their sites look and work in Internet Explorer.
3) Accessing Old Websites: Some archived websites were made specifically for Internet Explorer.
4) Historical Interest: People might install it for a trip down memory lane or for historical research.

[@johnsantos2360]

1) Old Software Needs => find newer safer alternatives
2) Web Developers Testing: => Granted. This would be a valid excuse.
3) Accessing Old Websites: => there must be some other work around than bringing back IE from the junk pile...
4) Historical Interest: => TH-cam videos could be a better work around

[@TechWise2022]

​@@johnsantos2360 Thanks for your thoughts! You bring up some good points.
1) Old Software Needs: True, finding newer and safer alternatives is always ideal. However, some legacy systems are difficult to replace due to cost or compatibility issues.

2) Web Developers Testing: Glad you agree! It’s definitely a valid use case.
3) Accessing Old Websites:*There are indeed workarounds like compatibility modes or using virtual machines, but for some, having IE on hand might still be the simplest solution.
4) Historical Interest: TH-cam videos are great for that nostalgic experience, but some enthusiasts or researchers might prefer the hands-on approach of using the actual software.
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[@marlarthan8664]

tysm

[@dalecorne3869]

Having Internet Explorer on my Windows 10 system, will aid in my transformation from Windows 10 to Windows 7 (in looks only)

[@TechWise2022]

🤣

[@johnsantos2360]

I don't understand how that can sound right in any language... back on my window 7 computer I avoided IE like the pandemic plague I had chrome Firefox Vivaldi Brave and I would have gotten edge but could not... no way would I do IE...

[@q3zington]

groovydominos???

[@TechWise2022]

Thanks for the comment! Are you referring to the TH-camr? Could you share more about what you mean?

[@maupedx]

Whi the hell someone should bring back that crappy browser?!?

[@garymuscat9804]

Some Chinese companies.

[@johnsantos2360]

no way I never used IE been on others but never IE

[@TechWise2022]

😄

[@arlobennett8504]

Yeah, but why? It's horribly out of date by browser standards.

[@tryharder1316]

Some software still requires IE