How to Uninstall Internet Explorer in Windows Server 2012 R2
Internet Explorer is a web browser developed by Microsoft, and it has been the default browser for many Windows operating systems. However, in some cases, you may need to uninstall Internet Explorer from your Windows Server 2012 R2 for various reasons, such as compatibility issues or security concerns. In this article, we will guide you through the process of uninstalling Internet Explorer in Windows Server 2012 R2.
Step 1: Open Server Manager
To begin the uninstallation process, you first need to open Server Manager. You can do this by clicking on the Start button, typing “Server Manager” in the search box, and then pressing Enter.
Step 2: Access the Add Roles and Features Wizard
Once Server Manager is open, click on “Add roles and features” in the Actions pane on the right side of the window. This will launch the Add Roles and Features Wizard.
Step 3: Select a server from the server pool
In the Add Roles and Features Wizard, select the server from the server pool list. If you only have one server, it will be selected by default. Click “Next” to proceed.
Step 4: Select “Role-based or feature-based installation”
In the next screen, select “Role-based or feature-based installation” and click “Next.”
Step 5: Select “Internet Information Services (IIS)”
In the “Select server roles” section, scroll down and select “Internet Information Services (IIS).” This is because Internet Explorer is a component of IIS. Click “Next” to continue.
Step 6: Select “Web Server (IIS)”
In the “Select server roles” section, expand “Web Server (IIS)” and select “Web Server (IIS).” This will enable you to remove Internet Explorer from your server. Click “Next” to proceed.
Step 7: Select “Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK)”
In the “Select features” section, expand “Internet Explorer” and select “Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK).” This will allow you to remove Internet Explorer from your server. Click “Next” to continue.
Step 8: Review and confirm the installation selections
Review the installation selections to ensure that you have chosen the correct components to remove. Click “Next” to proceed.
Step 9: Confirm the installation
In the confirmation screen, click “Install” to begin the uninstallation process.
Step 10: Wait for the installation to complete
The installation process may take a few minutes to complete. Once it’s finished, you will see a message indicating that the installation was successful. Click “Close” to exit the Add Roles and Features Wizard.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you should now have successfully uninstalled Internet Explorer from your Windows Server 2012 R2. This can help improve the performance and security of your server, as well as resolve any compatibility issues you may have been experiencing.
