[UPDATED] Internet Explorer : Enabled via VBS Script File

Latest script to launch Internet Explorer with preferred webpage loaded.

1. Open --> Notepad

2. Type or Copy the following script:

Set objExplorer = CreateObject("InternetExplorer.Application") with objExplorer     .Navigate strPath     .ToolBar = 1     .StatusBar = 1     .Width = 1000     .Height = 593     .Left = 1     .Top = 1     .Visible = 1     .FullScreen = 0     .Navigate("https://www.google.com.my") End With

 Note: Replace the URL with your preferred URL address.

3. Save the file as --> IE_Link.vbs

4. Test run the script file, you can also create a Shortcut in the "Desktop" and replace the icon to Internet Explorer icon too.

!!! HAPPY COMPUTING !!!

Internet Explorer : Enabled via VBS Script File

 As of 17-Oct-2023, latest Windows 10 update have yet again forced Internet Explorer (IE) to redirect and open via Edge browser.

No idea why Microsoft kept on forcing users to use Edge, and their "IE Mode" is sluggish and not compatible with local web server (which only works best in IE11). Edge browser is totally rubbish to our intranet application.

"Microsoft you cannot force user to Edge nor expect us to re-write the entire application to Edge compatible, as this will incurred lots of money, time and resources."

I do hope Microsoft see my message...

Workaround for the time being :-

1. Open --> Notepad

2. Type --> CreateObject("InternetExplorer.Application").Visible=true

3. Save file as --> IE.vbs

4. Create a desktop shortcut.

5. Change the icon to "IE" icon.

6. End.

Disadvantage Note : You cannot save any "Favorites" link inside IE, doing so will only automatically open the link in Edge browser.

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Internet Explorer : Auto Re-Direct to Edge Browser after Windows Update (2023)

 As at 20-Feb-2023 (Malaysia Time), Microsoft to roll-out an update that will "DISABLED" Internet Explorer and force redirections to Edge browser automatically.

Steps to Enabled back Internet Explorer for Windows 10 as below :-

1) Goto --> Control Panel --> Internet Options --> Advanced

2) Search for --> Enable third-party browser extensions*

3) Untick or Disabled that function, then click --> OK.

If under any circumstances that IE still redirect to Edge, then only try the following steps :-

4) Open --> regedit.exe

5) Browse --> HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Edge\IEToEdge

6) Delete --> [All Keys]

7) Next, browse --> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Edge\IEToEdge

8) Modify or Create new key (DWORD 32-bit) --> RedirectionMode

9) Modify the key = 0 (zero)

10) Delete the rest of other keys in that folder.

11) Next, browse --> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Edge

12) Search for folder named --> IEMigration

14) Delete the entire "IEMigration" folder.

Now IE should be able to work.

!!! HAPPY COMPUTING !!!

Favorites : Location of Favorites

 Location of "Favorites" for Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome browser in Windows 10 22H2.

1) Internet Explorer Favorites Path.

%USERPROFILE%\Favorites\*.*

2) Microsoft Edge Favorites Path.

"%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Bookmarks"

"%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Favicons"

3) Google Chrome Favorites Path.

"%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Bookmarks"

"%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Favicons"

!!! HAPPY COMPUTING !!!

Windows 10 : Internet Explorer Always Open Edge

 How to disable Edge from opening Internet Explorer (IE) sites.

1. Open Edge browser --> Settings.
2. At right-column panel --> Default Browser.
3. Under section --> Internet Explorer Compatibility.
4. Option --> Let Internet Explorer open sites in Microsoft Edge = NEVER.
5. Close Edge and open IE, it will work now.

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