Windows 10: Trapped

Only the "bad" one was on the task bar. When I put IE there too the only difference between icons was a variation of blue.

 

As Mooley said, Internet Explorer and Edge come standard on Windows 10.

The only Internet Elite I've ever heard of is a browser extension for Chrome, or Elite Web Tool browser extension by Aztec Media Inc, which is a browser hijacker, so not sure what you have on there. *Confused

Well, glad you got it sorted, but I would wonder what else is on that system that shouldn't be/you don't want...

 

I am not aware of this. Link please?

 

The link on the Taskbar is just that - a link - the software will still be installed on the system, even if you delete the link to it.

 

@bro67

Don't confuse the ability to add/remove the IE component in Programs and Features with IE being removed from Windows. If it is unchecked, it would certainly appear to be removed, because it is. But I don't believe that is the default, I believe it is checked for inclusion by default.

 

Removed from task bar. Elite is wrong name. It's still available but I shall not encounter it again or if I do will not use it.

 

Elite is wrong. Edge I think. Got it off task bar and remembered name incorrectly.

 

Why would they have a browser that doesn't allow downloads....except from Microsoft store (shopping bag icon)? Hence my title "trapped".

 

They don't. Hence my comment previous - you just don't know what's on that thing, and a clean install is in order.

 

A real shot in the dark.... because she says "except from Microsoft store"...... how is this set?

 

Yes, thought of that as well, but nothing is downloading at all? I think that just prevents installations?

 

I would still highly recommend a clean install. That's the first step after powering on an OEM system.

 

Edge is the default, but IE is still present. It's under Windows Accessories.

I rarely use it any more since MS has allowed Edge to access the MS Update Catalog. I use Chrome as an alternative for sites that aren't fully compatible with Edge.

 

It has been stated on here and on every website that handles Windows questions, including Microsoft.com, that Internet Explorer has been completely removed from Creator's. The reason that there is still the IE tool and folders, is because Edge still needs those to work correctly.

 

False information. As an insider I know it's in the latest build released last week also. They hide it in the accessories folder.

Some more false info you gave. Different rendering engine altogether. It doesn't need any aspect of IE.

Not sure what you read, but amongst many other places, both quotes are from here: What is Microsoft Edge? Everything you need to know | IT PRO

IMO I think you should use an OS before commenting about or bashing it.