If this installation fails, Internet Explorer stops the installation process. Internet Explorer 11 tries to install required software and components automatically. Internet Explorer needs an update before installing.

Make sure that you have prerequisite updates installedĭuring the installation process, you may receive the following error message: Therefore, you don't have to install Internet Explorer 11 on these operating systems.įor more information about the minimum operating system requirements for Internet Explorer 11, see System requirements for Internet Explorer 11. Internet Explorer 11 is included with Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2. If you're running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, make sure that you have installed Service pack 1 (SP1) or a later version.

Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1), or later versions.

Windows 7, 64-bit with Service Pack 1 (SP1), or later versions.

Windows 7, 32-bit with Service Pack 1 (SP1), or later versions.

To successfully install Internet Explorer 11, make sure that your system meets one of the following minimum operating system requirements: Here is the checklist before you install Internet Explorer 11: Make sure that your system meets the minimum operating system requirements To resolve common installation issues, try one or more of the following troubleshooting methods.

When you try to install Internet Explorer 11, the installation may fail and generate an error message. Original product version: Internet Explorer 11 Original KB number: 2872074 Summary This article provides the system requirements before installing Internet Explorer 11 and checks for possible problems that may occur after installation. The same IE11 apps and sites you use today can open in Microsoft Edge with Internet Explorer mode. The Internet Explorer 11 desktop application will be retired and go out of support on J(for a list of what's in scope, see the FAQ).

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