Windows 10: Why do all fresh Windows installations run IEXPLORE.EXE Internet Explorer still ?!?

I've got dozens of Windows 10 computers at my disposal on separate networks installed using separate media... Every installation of Windows including fresh installations with latest patches all have an IEXPLORE.EXE process and sub-process running under DCOMLAUNCH process and occasionally I see them connecting to Microsoft's servers.... If IE has been "officially retired" why does the operating system still launch the browser? What is this process doing? Why is it making connections to MS servers? These IPv4 ranges are owned by Microsoft:And yes my default web browser is Chrome, but I'm sure th

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Microsoft Internet Explorer renamed to Windows Internet Explorer ?




Since version 7 of the world`s most popular web browser - Microsoft Internet Explorer was silently renamed to Windows Internet Explorer.Such a step from Microsoft is not a surprise since Internet Explorer is part of the Windows operation system for a long time.Obviously Microsoft corp. wants to state that Internet Explorer is already considered as a part of Windows and not as an external browser (remember the IE and WMP law issues last year!?).

 

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.

 

Internet Explorer missing

hi I have the same issue but after trying the steps the IE still unable to launch.

please help.

thank you