Internet Explorer 11 Activation

Discussion in 'Windows 11' started by maxtorix, Jul 27, 2021.

  1. MS_User

    MS_User MDL Guru

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    i would not run that crap either...but hey knock yourself out:rolleyes:
     
  2. vali20

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    Yeah, well, this browser still has one of the best font rendering engines out there, while Chrome is still crap, as it has ever been. So Edge is similarly bad. Firefox is better, but IE is subjectively a bit better.
     
  3. Fishos

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    If anyone cares for a more proper script to run IE in Windows 11, an improved iexplore.vbs for you:
    Code:
    Set IE=CreateObject("InternetExplorer.Application")
    IE.RegisterAsBrowser=1
    Set Shell=CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
    Shell.Run"nircmd win max class IEFrame",0,True
    IE.Visible=1
    Shell.AppActivate IE
    If WScript.Arguments.Count>0 Then
    IE.Navigate WScript.Arguments(0)
    Else IE.GoHome()
    End If
    Shell.Run"taskkill /F /IM ielowutil.exe /T",0,False
    Running this script will be most like the real thing, it launches your homepage unless you open it with a file or a url, in which case it goes to that file/url. In the registry, change the value of HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\IEXPLORE.EXE to your iexplore.vbs file, then you can launch it using Start>Run (try typing iexplore or iexplore mydigitallife.net). You can also create a shortcut to the vbs file and drag files into it.
    The 4th line in the script is only if you want to start IE in a maximized window, and it requires NirSoft's nircmd installed in your Windows directory. Otherwise remove that line.

    And no, I don't use IE :) but I don't like my options being taken away from me, it's my computer, IE is there, and I should be able to launch it if I want to and no tech giant will tell me otherwise :)
     
  4. boe323

    boe323 MDL Expert

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    #44 boe323, Feb 22, 2022
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    You should have this icon for internet explorer on your edge top bar. Look top right. It will run in compat mode. Edge will run IE in its UI. No need for any scripts or reg changes
     

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  5. Fishos

    Fishos MDL Novice

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    Yes we know but thanks for M$plaining
     
  6. rpo

    rpo MDL Expert

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    I use this script :
    Code:
    <# : standard way of doing hybrid batch + powershell scripts
    @powershell -noexit -noprofile -win hidden "iex((Get-Content('%~f0') -Raw))"&exit
    #>
    [reflection.assembly]::loadwithpartialname("System.Windows.Forms") | Out-Null
    $HomePage = Get-ItemPropertyValue -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main" -Name "Start Page"
    $ie = new-object -com "InternetExplorer.Application"
    $IE.Silent=$True
    $IE.Visible=$True
    $screen = [System.Windows.Forms.Screen]::PrimaryScreen.Bounds
    $ie.Width = $screen.width+100
    $ie.Height =$screen.height
    $ie.Top =  0
    $ie.Left = -10
    $ie.navigate($HomePage)
    
     
  7. Eorxroa

    Eorxroa MDL Novice

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    Without Script or IE Mode on MS Edge,
    Open Internet Explorer on Windows 11 without redirect to MS Edge.
    1. Open Internet Options from Control Panel
    2. Under Tab "Programs"
    3. Click "Manage add-ons" Button
    4. Click "Learn more about toolbars and extensions" at bottom and Open IE without redirect to Edge.
    According to Xeno on Twitter.

    work on 21H2 Build 22000 and later as well as 22H2 Build 2262x and Dev Channel Build 25xxx.
     
  8. atgpud2003

    atgpud2003 MDL Addicted

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    What I belive MS Edge because IE11 is now RETIRED.. Been long time, So.. Trying make better on MS Edge.. For I use everyday is Firefox and once a while I use MS Edge..

    ATGPUD2003
     
  9. pm67310

    pm67310 MDL Guru

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  10. cbsvitzer

    cbsvitzer MDL Member

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    #51 cbsvitzer, Feb 9, 2024
    Last edited: Feb 9, 2024
    We have a VPN network, that requires Internet Explorer to login.
    Edge in IE mode does not work.
    And now with build 22621.3085 I can't start IE anymore
    I have tried the above mentioned ways and none work. They did work before the latest build..
    When I try I get this error:
     

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  11. pm67310

    pm67310 MDL Guru

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    vbscript disabled no ie problem
     
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  12. cbsvitzer

    cbsvitzer MDL Member

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    No, vbscript is active. This is a clean installation.
    If I use ie4w11.exe.zip that you suggest, nothing happens
     
  13. pm67310

    pm67310 MDL Guru

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    not possible to use more modern vpn ? whithout insane ie...
     
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  14. cbsvitzer

    cbsvitzer MDL Member

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    Yes, we only use IE for this VPN connection and hope we can save som money as the company has 2 departsments
     
  15. pm67310

    pm67310 MDL Guru

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    vpn are use for site to site

    interconnexion ?
     
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  16. cbsvitzer

    cbsvitzer MDL Member

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    Yes, there is a VPN interconnection between the departments and we use VPN to connect to the LAN from outside
     
  17. pm67310

    pm67310 MDL Guru

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