Hi, is there anyway I can install IE 11 on windows server 2008 standard edition, NOT windows server 2008 R2 edition. So far I can only upgrade to IE 9.

• No IE 11 for Vista/Server 2008. What operating system does Internet Explorer 11 run on? Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows 7 SP1; Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1; Internet Explorer 11 - FAQ for IT Pros.
• Microsoft is offering an update designed to allow Internet Explorer 9 users running the browser on top of Windows Server 2008 R2 to enjoy additional content on the web, even if it’s coded with H.

Important

The Internet Explorer 11 desktop application will be retired and go out of support on June 15, 2022. For a list of what’s in scope, see the FAQ. The same IE11 apps and sites you use today can open in Microsoft Edge with Internet Explorer mode. Learn more here.

Use the IExpress Wizard and its associated command-line options to create self-extracting files that automatically run your custom Internet Explorer Setup (.inf or .exe file) program that’s contained inside.

IExpress Wizard location

The IExpress Wizard (Iexpress.exe) is included as part of Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1), in the <system_drive>:WindowsSystem32 folder. The wizard uses a self-extraction directive (.sed) file to store your package’s information. When you run the wizard, you have the option to start with an existing .sed file or to create a new one.

IExpress Wizard features

The IExpress Wizard:

• Performs silent, unattended installations of your custom IE packages.

• Supports upgrading IE without removing previous installations.

• Supports repeated updating or performing clean installations of the same IE build.

IExpress Wizard settings

The IExpress Wizard lets you:

• Decide whether the self-installing package is for administrators or for general employees.

• Set multiple ways to run the installation command, such as in normal or silent mode.

• Determine whether the IExpress dynamic-link libraries (.dll files) are updated on an employee’s computer.

• Determine the compatibility of the installation package, based on the operating system version range, the browser version range, or any application version range.

• Update and add files to the IExpress package, using the UPDFILE tool, without having to rebuild the package.

• Replace Runonce with RunOnceEx (if the newer version of Iernonce.dll exists); giving you control over the job run order and status display.

• Let corporate administrators set up support for roaming employees.

• Let Internet Content Providers (ICPs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) generate packages for preconfigured desktops with custom, current content.

• Save disk space by cleaning up the hard drive when running in Setup, uninstallation, and maintenance modes.

• Provide support for multiple download sites.

• Provide support for internal and external development, customization, expandability, and enhanced debugging.

• Provide support for the extended character set, beyond single-byte characters (SBCS).

• Provide support for using the .inf file format to download Internet components. For more information, see Use the uninstallation .INF files to uninstall custom components.

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Important

The Internet Explorer 11 desktop application will be retired and go out of support on June 15, 2022. For a list of what’s in scope, see the FAQ. The same IE11 apps and sites you use today can open in Microsoft Edge with Internet Explorer mode. Learn more here.

Applies to:

• Windows 10
• Windows 8.1 Update
• Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 (SP1)
• Windows Server 2012 R2
• Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1)

Use the topics in this section to learn how to customize your Internet Explorer installation package, how to choose the right method for installation, and how to deploy IE into your environment. You can also find more info about your virtualization options for legacy apps.

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