Windows 10: Internet Explorer Disappeared, Opens EDGE from iexplore.exe

I know of 3 people in my organization that all lost Internet Explorer on 11/30. Worked on 11/29, but 11/30 all Internet Explore links were gone and even search could find it. Going to the harddrive and executing iexplore.exe just opens EDGE. We are working on ensuring all apps work in Modern Browsers like EDGE, but need IE to validate against.Checking Group Policy both Computer and User had "Disable Internet Explorer 11 as standalone browser" set to "Not Configured", our Network Admins tried setting it to Disabled; but that didn't help.EDGE "Let Internet Explorer open sites in Microsoft Edg

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Missing Internet explorer 11 in Windows 10

1. "C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer"

Does double-clicking iexplore(.exe) open Internet Explorer?

2. So... is the issue that:

a. IE isn't in the list in Turn Windows features on or off

or

b. the program shortcuts to IE are missing

or both?

Don

 

Internet Explorer missing

Hi,

Please follow the methods mentioned below:

Method 1:

Press Windows Key +R.

Type iexplore and hit enter.

Check if you are able to access Internet Explorer.

Method 2:

I suggest you to run in-built Internet Explorer performance troubleshooter and check. Follow the steps:

• Press Windows Key + X.
• Click on Control Panel.
• Select Troubleshooting.
• On the left pane, click on View All.
• Click on Internet Explorer performance
  to run the troubleshooter.

Please reply us on the status to assist you further.

 

Edge form filling

Hi,

Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

Unfortunately there is no option to change it using EDGE.

You can do it using Internet Explorer and make the changes.

To launch Internet Explorer, refer to the below steps:

• From the desktop press Windows flag key +R and type iexplore and click ok.
• This will open internet explorer.

You can also use Windows feedback app and report this to the developers team.

Hope this information helps, for further assistance please reply.