OpenIE - Internet Explorer Launcher for Windows 10/11

A simple VBScript-based solution to launch Internet Explorer (IE) on modern Windows 10/11 systems.

📌 Overview

This repository contains:

• OpenIE.vbs - VBScript to launch Internet Explorer
• OpenIE.exe - Pre-compiled executable version

Designed for scenarios where legacy systems still require Internet Explorer compatibility, despite Microsoft's official deprecation.

⚙️ System Requirements

• Windows 10/11 (x64/x86)
• Internet Explorer components enabled (default configuration)

🚀 Usage

Method 1: Script Version

1. Download OpenIE.vbs
2. Double-click to launch Internet Explorer

Method 2: Executable Version

1. Download OpenIE.exe
2. Run to instantly open IE

⚠️ Important Notes

1. To prevent automatic Edge redirection:
   • Open Microsoft Edge
   • Navigate to: edge://settings/defaultBrowser
   • Disable "Let Internet Explorer open sites in Microsoft Edge"
2. Microsoft officially retired IE on June 15, 2022

🤝 Contributing

Pull requests welcome.

📜 License

MIT License - See LICENSE for details.

📄 Legal Disclaimer

Internet Explorer is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. This project is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft.