Disable Internet Explorer in Windows 7

Now, lets face it, Internet Explorer isn't the best web browser out there, but we always seem to be stuck with it, even when we have other browsers installed. But now, happily, we can get rid of it! Read on to find out how...

Steps

1. Make sure you have downloaded the web browser you intend to use before moving on (see Warnings).
2. Open the Start Menu
3. Go to Control Panel
4. Click "Programs"
5. Under "Programs and Features" click "Turn Windows Features on or off"
6. Click Yes in the UAC window that may pop up depending on your settings
7. Wait a few minutes while Windows compiles the list.
8. When the list appears, uncheck the box next to the folder named 'Internet Explorer 9'.
9. A window like this should pop up. Click "Yes" in this window, then click 'OK'.
10. Wait a few minutes while Windows applies the settings

Warnings

• Remember to install another web browser such as Firefox, Opera or Chrome before disabling Internet Explorer. Otherwise, you'll have to re-enable it to access the Internet.

Related Articles

• Uninstall Internet Explorer 7
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See also

• Remove Programs (Windows 7)
• Find and Update Drivers for Windows 7
• Do Common Tasks Faster in Windows 7
• Create a Custom Title in the Internet Explorer Window
• How do I add an item to the Right Click menu?
• Change Character Repeat and Cursor Blink Settings in Windows 7
• Create a Shortcut of a Specific Website to Your Desktop from Internet Explorer 9
• Subscribe to and Read RSS Feeds with Internet Explorer
• Remove a Website From the Restricted Site List in Internet Explorer
• Clear Internet Explorer's URL History by Editing the Registry

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What links here

• Uninstall Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7