Your Question: Can I Disable Internet Explorer from Windows 7?

To disable Internet Explorer, click the Start menu and type “control panel” in the search box. Then, click Control Panel in the results. (If you’re using Windows 7, you can just click the Start menu button and then click the “Control Panel” button.) … Uncheck the “Internet Explorer 11” box.

Is it safe to remove Internet Explorer from Windows 7?

The short answer is no, it is not. At least not if you mean to completely remove the web browser from the operating system. Internet Explorer 8 ships with Windows 7 and is an integral part of the operating system.

Is it safe to disable Internet Explorer?

All software and browsers, in general, have security vulnerabilities. By disabling Internet Explorer, it’s one less software package to update and one less application that can be exploited — thus, making your system more secure.