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Internet Explorer 11 is the latest version of Microsoft's web browser, but not everyone likes to use it. If you prefer to use an older version, or Internet Explorer 11 is not working well, you can revert to the original version by uninstalling Internet Explorer updates. You can do this on Windows or with Command Prompt.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Use Control Panel

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   Open Control Panel. You can open the Control Panel from the Start menu.

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   Open the program manager. Click the "Uninstall a program" link if you are viewing in Category mode, or "Programs and Features" if you are viewing in Icon mode. (Icon). A list of programs installed on your computer will appear.

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   Open the list of installed Windows updates. Click the "View installed updates" link on the left side of the window. A list of all the updates installed for Windows will appear. Since Internet Explorer is also a Windows service, any updates will be listed here as well.

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   Look for Internet Explorer 11. You can scroll down to find it, or type "Internet Explorer" into the search field at the top of the window.

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   Uninstall Internet Explorer 11. You can select the Internet Explorer 11 entry then click the "Uninstall" button, or right-click on the item and select "Uninstall".
   • Maybe User Account Control will ask you again. Confirm that you want to uninstall the update by clicking Yes.

     

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   Wait for the uninstall to complete. Uninstalling Internet Explorer 11 may take a few minutes. After the uninstall is complete, click Restart Now to restart your computer and complete the process.
   • Internet Explorer will revert to the previously installed version. It could be Internet Explorer 10, 9, or 8.

     

7. Hide updates. If you don't want to continue being prompted to reinstall Internet Explorer 11, you can bypass it by hiding it from Windows Update.
   • Open Control Panel. You can open Control Panel from the Start Menu.

     

   • Select "Windows Update". If you are viewing in Category mode, Select "System and Security", then select "Windows Update".

     

   • Click on the link "# optional update (s) available "(number of updates available).

     

   • Right-click the Internet Explorer item 11. Select "Hide update".

     

8. Install a different version of Internet Explorer. After downgrading to an older version of Internet Explorer, you can upgrade to any higher version if you wish. For example, if after uninstalling Internet Explorer 11 and returning to Internet Explorer 8, you can install Internet Explorer 9 or 10 manually. advertisement

Method 2 of 2: Using Command Prompt

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   Open an elevated Command Prompt. Click the Start Menu, click on Accessories, right-click on Command Prompt, then select "Run as administrator".

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   Copy and paste the following command. This command will uninstall Windows Explorer updates:
   • Paste the above command and press ↵ Enter
3. Accept the errors. You may receive some error messages during command execution. You will have to click OK each time the error window appears.

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   Restart the computer. When you return to the Command Prompt screen, the uninstall is complete. You will need to restart your computer to complete the process.
5. Hide updates. If you don't want to continue being prompted to reinstall Internet Explorer 11, you can bypass it by hiding it from Windows Update.
   • Open Control Panel. You can open Control Panel from the Start Menu.

     

   • Select "Windows Update". If you are viewing in Category mode, Select "System and Security" then "Windows Update" ..

     

   • Click on the link "# optional update (s) available ".

     

   • Right-click Internet Explorer 11. Select "Hide update".

     

6. Install a different version of Internet Explorer. After downgrading to an older version of Internet Explorer, you can upgrade to any higher version if you wish. For example, if after uninstalling Internet Explorer 11 and returning to Internet Explorer 8, you can install Internet Explorer 9 or 10 manually. advertisement