Microsoft officially retired IE11 on most platforms in June 2022. The secure, modern way to access legacy websites that require Internet Explorer is through : Open Microsoft Edge . Go to Settings > Default Browser .
Since Microsoft has officially retired Internet Explorer, here is the current status and the safe way to use it on Windows 8/8.1: 1. No "Crack" Required
If you need to restore IE11 on a Windows 8.1 system, follow these steps: Open the . Click on Programs , then Turn Windows features on or off . Look for Internet Explorer 11 in the list. Ensure the box next to it is checked and click OK. Restart your computer. 4. Modern Alternative: Microsoft Edge "IE Mode"