Offline installers (standalone packages) differ from the standard web installer in several ways:
While Microsoft has officially retired Internet Explorer 11 (as of June 15, 2022), the standalone remains a critical lifeline for IT administrators and users who need to deploy IE11 on machines that are air-gapped (not connected to the internet) or have restricted bandwidth.
Once you have transferred the .exe file via USB drive to the offline machine, follow these steps:
Before running the installer, ensure your system meets these minimum specifications: : Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or higher. Processor : 233MHz or higher. RAM : 512MB minimum. Hard Drive Space : At least 70MB. How to Install IE11 Offline