Effortless Guide- How to Install Internet Explorer on Your Chromebook

How to Get Internet Explorer on Chromebook

Chromebooks have become increasingly popular due to their simplicity, speed, and affordability. However, one of the most common questions among Chromebook users is how to install Internet Explorer on their devices. While Chromebooks primarily run on the Chrome OS, which is designed to work with web applications, it is still possible to install Internet Explorer for those who require it. In this article, we will guide you through the process of getting Internet Explorer on your Chromebook.

1. Enable Developer Mode

Before you can install Internet Explorer on your Chromebook, you need to enable Developer Mode. This mode allows you to install third-party applications that are not available in the Chrome OS app store. To enable Developer Mode, follow these steps:

1. Restart your Chromebook and press the Esc + Refresh button until you see the “Developer mode” screen.
2. Press the spacebar to enable Developer Mode. You will be prompted to confirm your decision, so press Enter to proceed.
3. When prompted, type “yes” and press Enter to enable the “Verify apps” option.
4. Wait for your Chromebook to restart and complete the setup process.

2. Install Linux (Optional)

While you can install Internet Explorer without installing Linux, it is recommended to install Linux on your Chromebook for better compatibility and performance. To install Linux, follow these steps:

1. Click on the bottom-left corner of your screen to open the Chrome OS shelf.
2. Click on the “Linux (Beta)” icon to open the Linux terminal.
3. Enter the following command to install Linux:
4. sudo bash
5. When prompted, enter your password.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

3. Install Wine

Wine is a compatibility layer that allows you to run Windows applications on Linux. To install Internet Explorer on your Chromebook, you need to install Wine. To install Wine, follow these steps:

1. Open the Linux terminal.
2. Enter the following command to install Wine:
3. sudo apt-get install wine
4. Wait for the installation to complete.

4. Download and Install Internet Explorer

Now that you have enabled Developer Mode, installed Linux, and Wine, you can download and install Internet Explorer on your Chromebook. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open the Linux terminal.
2. Enter the following command to download the Internet Explorer installer:
3. wget https://download.microsoft.com/download/1/6/6/1665F8E7-0B9B-4E7F-8F6F-2E9C5F0C0D0A/ie10_win7_x64.exe
4. Enter the following command to install Internet Explorer:
5. wine /path/to/ie10_win7_x64.exe
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

5. Access Internet Explorer

Once the installation is complete, you can access Internet Explorer on your Chromebook by opening the Linux terminal and entering the following command:

wine C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

Enjoy using Internet Explorer on your Chromebook!