Final answer:
You can open Internet Explorer by searching for it in the Start menu or enabling it in the Windows features if it's not visible. Microsoft has ended support for Internet Explorer 11, encouraging users to use Edge or Internet Explorer mode within Edge.
Step-by-step explanation:
If you are trying to open Internet Explorer on a system where Microsoft Edge is the default browser, it can be a bit tricky because Microsoft is encouraging users to move away from Internet Explorer in favor of Edge.
However, if you are on a Windows 10 or earlier system that still has Internet Explorer installed, you can usually find it by searching for Internet Explorer using the search bar next to the Start menu, or by navigating to 'Windows Accessories' folder in the Start menu. If you cannot find it, you may need to enable Internet Explorer from the Windows features settings.
Please note that Microsoft ended support for Internet Explorer 11 on June 15, 2022, for certain versions of Windows 10. It's also worth mentioning that some older websites or web applications might not run as intended on newer browsers like Edge.
If you must use Internet Explorer for compatibility reasons, it's recommended to use the Internet Explorer mode within Edge. If you're on a version of Windows without Internet Explorer and you cannot use Edge's IE mode, you might have to resort to running a virtual machine with an older version of Windows.