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title: Internet Explorer 11
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  title: Internet Explorer 11
  description: Consistent, reliable web browsing on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10, with the security, performance, backward compatibility, and modern standards support that large organizations need. 
  keywords: Internet Explorer 11. IE11
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  author: lizap
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  ms.devlang: na

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      Consistent, reliable web browsing on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10, with the security, performance, backward compatibility, and modern standards support that large organizations need. 
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- title: Explore
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      Find tools, step-by-step guides, updates, and other resources to help you get started. <br> 
      <table><tr><td><img src='images/explore1.png' width='192' height='192'><br>**Get started**<br>Get information om tools, frequently asked questions, requirements, and guidelines.<br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/updated-features-and-tools-with-ie11'>IE11 features and tools</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/system-requirements-and-language-support-for-ie11'>System requirements and language support</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-faq/faq-for-it-pros-ie11'>Frequently asked questions</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/index'>Internet Explorer 11 deployment guide</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/deploy/emie-to-improve-compatibility'>Use Enterprise Mode to improve compatibility</a><br><a href='https://support.microsoft.com/help/17454/lifecycle-faq-internet-explorer'>Lifecycle FAQ - Internet Explorer</a></td><td><img src='images/explore2.png' width='192' height='192'><br>**Downloads and tools**<br>Find tools and resources to help you address compatibility and get up to date.<br><a href='https://www.microsoft.com/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-10-enterprise'>Download IE11 with Windows 10</a><br><a href='https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=49974'>Enterprise Mode Site List Manager (schema, v.2)</a><br><a href='web-app-compat-lab-kit'>Web Application Compatibility Lab Kit</a><br><a href='http://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=cumulative%20security%20update%20for%20internet%20explorer%2011'>Cumulative security updates for Internet Explorer 11</a></td><td><img src='images/explore3.png' width='192' height='192'><br>**Find training**<br>Find online training and hands-on labs for common configuration and management tasks.<br><a href='https://mva.microsoft.com/en-US/training-courses/getting-started-with-windows-10-for-it-professionals-10629?l=fCowqpy8_5905094681'>Getting started with Windows 10 for IT professionals</a><br><a href='https://mva.microsoft.com/en-US/training-courses/windows-10-top-features-for-it-pros-16319?l=xBnT2ihhC_7306218965'>Windows 10: Top Features for IT Pros</a><br><a href='http://channel9.msdn.com/events/teched/newzealand/2014/pcit307'>Manage and modernize Internet Explorer with Enterprise Mode</a><br><a href='https://www.microsoft.com/handsonlabs/SelfPacedLabs/?storyGuid=e4155067-2c7e-4b46-8496-eca38bedca02'>Virtual Lab: Enterprise Mode</a></td></tr>
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- title: Plan
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      Find information and tips to help you assess compatibility and prioritize processes as you plan for Internet Explorer 11.<br> 
      <table><tr><td><img src='images/plan1.png' width='192' height='192'><br>**Get started with compatibility**<br>Find out how to extend your company's investment in older web apps through higher compatibility with older rendering engines while moving forward to a more modern browser like Internet Explorer 11.<br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/what-is-enterprise-mode'>What is Enterprise Mode?</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/tips-and-tricks-to-manage-ie-compatibility'>Tips and tricks to manage Internet Explorer compatibility</a><br><a href='https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=44570'>Download the Enterprise Site Discovery Toolkit</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/collect-data-using-enterprise-site-discovery'>Collect data using Enterprise Site Discovery</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/upgrade/manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-readiness'>Manage Windows upgrades with Upgrade Readiness</a><br><a href='https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Microsoft-Ignite-Content-2017/Windows-Analytics-Plan-and-manage-Windows-10-upgrades-and/td-p/98639'>Demo: Plan and manage Windows 10 upgrades and feature updates with Upgrade Readiness</a></td><td><img src='images/plan2.png' width='192' height='192'><br>**Using Enterprise Mode**<br>Learn how to avoid the common compatibility problems associated with web apps written and tested on older versions of Internet Explorer by using Enterprise Mode.<br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/turn-on-enterprise-mode-and-use-a-site-list'>Turn on Enterprise Mode and use a site list</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/add-multiple-sites-to-enterprise-mode-site-list-using-the-version-2-schema-and-enterprise-mode-tool'>Add sites to the Enterprise Mode site list</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/edit-the-enterprise-mode-site-list-using-the-enterprise-mode-site-list-manager'>Edit the Enterprise Mode site list</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/turn-on-local-control-and-logging-for-enterprise-mode'>Turn on local control and logging for Enterprise Mode</a></td></tr>
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- title: Deploy
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      Find the resources you need to successfully deploy Internet Explorer 11 in your organization. <br> 
      <table><tr><td><img src='images/deploy1.png' width='192' height='192'><br>**Customize Internet Explorer 11**<br>The Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) simplifies the creation, deployment, and management of customized Internet Explorer packages. You can use the IEAK to configure the out-of-box Internet Explorer experience or to manage user settings after deployment.<br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-ieak/ieak-information-and-downloads'>Download IEAK 11</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-ieak/index'>IEAK 11 user's guide<a/><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-faq/faq-ieak11'>Frequently asked questions about IEAK 11<a/><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-ieak/licensing-version-and-features-ieak11#customization-guidelines'>Customization and distribution guidelines</a></td><td><img src='images/deploy2.png' width='192' height='192'><br>**Install Internet Explorer 11**<br>Explore the different options for installation.<br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/ie11-delivery-through-automatic-updates'>Through Automatic Updates (recommended)</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/install-ie11-using-operating-system-deployment-systems'>As part of an operating system deployment</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/install-ie11-using-the-network'>Over the network</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/install-ie11-using-system-center-configuration-manager'>With System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/install-ie11-using-windows-server-update-services-wsus'>With Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/install-ie11-using-microsoft-intune'>With Microsoft Intune</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/install-ie11-using-third-party-tools'>With third-party tools</a></td></tr>
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- title: Manage
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      Find everything you need to manage Internet Explorer 11 effectively in your organization. Get information on Group Policy, blocked out-of-date ActiveX controls, scripts, and more. <br> 
      <table><tr><td><img src='images/manage1.png' width='192' height='192'><br>**Enforce settings with Group Policy**<br>Learn how to use Group Policy to enforce settings on the computers in your organization.<br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-7/hh147307(v=ws.10)'>Group Policy for beginners</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/new-group-policy-settings-for-ie11'>New Group Policy settings for IE11</a><br><a href='https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=40905'>Administrative templates for IE11</a></td><td><img src='images/manage2.png' width='192' height='192'><br>**Standardize with Group Policy preferences**<br>Group Policy preferences simplify deployment and standardize configurations, but unlike Group Policy, they can later be changed by users.<br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/group-policy-preferences-and-ie11'>Group Policy preferences for IE11</a><br><a href='https://support.microsoft.com/help/2898604/how-to-configure-group-policy-preference-settings-for-internet-explorer-11-in-windows-8.1-or-windows-server-2012-r2'>Configure Group Policy preferences</a></td></tr><tr><td><img src='images/manage3.png' width='192' height='192'><br>**Blocked out-of-date ActiveX controls**<br>Find out more about the out-of-date ActiveX control blocking security feature available in Internet Explorer.<br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/blocked-out-of-date-activex-controls'>Blocked out-of-date ActiveX controls</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/out-of-date-activex-control-blocking'>Out-of-date ActiveX control blocking</a><br><a href='https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2991000/update-to-block-out-of-date-activex-controls-in-internet-explorer'>Update to block out-of-date ActiveX controls in Internet Explorer</a></td><td><img src='images/manage4.png' width='192' height='192'><br>**Scripts for IT professionals**<br>Find scripts to help you save time and automate common tasks.<br><a href='https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/batch-loop-check-is-a-61da82bb'>Batch loop: Check is a process running, if yes, wait in loop</a><br><a href='https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/script-to-join-active-7b16d9d3'>Script to join user to AD with automatic Local user Profile Migration</a><br><a href='https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/find-iecitrixreceiverversio-2d46e5bf'>Find-IE Citrix receiver Version</a><br><a href='https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/site/search?query=Microsoft%20Edge%20or%20Internet'>See all scripts</a></td></tr>
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- title: Support
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      Get help from product specialists and community experts, and find solutions to commonly encountered issues. <br> 
      <table><tr><td><img src='images/support1.png' width='192' height='192'><br>**Troubleshoot common issues**<br>Find solutions to common issues and get tips from Microsoft product teams and community experts.<br><a href='https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17441/windows-internet-explorer-change-reset-settings'>Change or reset Internet Explorer settings</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-ieak/troubleshooting-custom-browser-pkg-ieak11'>Troubleshoot custom package and IEAK 11 problems</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-deploy-guide/troubleshoot-ie11'>Troubleshoot problems with setup, installation, auto configuration, and more</a><br><a href='https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4012494/option-to-disable-vbscript-execution-in-internet-explorer-for-internet'>Disable VBScript execution in Internet Explorer for Internet Zone and Restricted Sites Zone</a></td><td><img src='images/support2.png' width='192' height='192'><br>**Find answers and community support**<br>Find FAQs or visit the forums to ask a question or find answers.<br><a href='https://support.microsoft.com/help/17454/lifecycle-faq-internet-explorer'>Lifecycle FAQ - Internet Explorer</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/internet-explorer/ie11-faq/faq-ieak11'>Frequently asked questions about IEAK 11</a><br><a href='https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/deploy/microsoft-edge-faq'>Microsoft Edge FAQ</a><br><a href='https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/ie/en-us/home?forum=ieitprocurrentver'>Internet Explorer 8, 9, 10, 11 forum</a><br><a href='https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/ie/en-us/home?category=iedevelopment'>Internet Explorer development forums</a><br><a href='https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windows/en-us/home?category=w8itpro'>Windows 8.1 forums</a><br><a href='https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home?forum=win10itprogeneral'>Windows 10: General (includes Microsoft Edge)</a></td><td><img src='images/support3.png' width='192' height='192'><br>**Contact Microsoft for additional help**<br>Explore the support options that are available from Microsoft.<br><a href='https://support.microsoft.com/contactus'>Contact a Microsoft support professional</a><br><a href='https://mspartner.microsoft.com/en/us/Pages/Support/get-support.aspx'>Support options for Microsoft Partners</a><br><a href='https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftservices/support.aspx'>Microsoft Services Premier Support</a><br><a href='http://smallbusiness.support.microsoft.com/en-us/product/internet-explorer'>Microsoft Small Business Support Center</a><br><a href='https://support.microsoft.com/products/internet-explorer'>General support</a></td></tr>
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      <table><tr><td><img src='images/informed1.png' width='192' height='192'><br>**Sign up for the Windows IT Pro Insider**<br>Get the latest tools, tips, and expert guidance on deployment, management, security, and more.<br><a href='https://aka.ms/windows-it-pro-insider'>Learn more</a></td><td><img src='images/informed2.png' width='192' height='192'><br>**Microsoft Edge Dev blog**<br>Keep up with the latest browser trends, security tips, and news for IT professionals.<br><a href='https://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev'>Read the blog</a></td><td><img src='images/twitter.png' width='192' height='192'><br>**Microsoft Edge Dev on Twitter**<br>Get the latest news and updates from the Microsoft Web Platform team.<br><a href='https://twitter.com/MSEdgeDev'>Visit Twitter</a></td></tr>
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