

Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 cannot automatically install prerequisites if any update installation is in progress or if a system restart is pending.

Make sure that the installation of other updates is complete To do this, use the links in the List of prerequisite updates for Internet Explorer 11 section to obtain the individual update components. In this situation, you must install the prerequisite software manually before you can install Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7. If this part of the installation fails, Internet Explorer stops the installation process. When you install Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7, the installer program tries to automatically install some prerequisite components. Original product version: Internet Explorer 11 Original KB number: 2847882 Summary This article provides a list of prerequisite updates and optional updates for Internet Explorer 11.

For more information, see Internet Explorer 11 desktop app retirement FAQ. The retired, out-of-support Internet Explorer 11 desktop application has been permanently disabled through a Microsoft Edge update on certain versions of Windows 10.
