Group Policy settings can be set to open either IE or Internet Explorer for the desktop as the default browser experience. Individual users can configure their own settings in the Programs tab of Internet Options. The following table shows the settings and results:
SettingResult Let IE decideLinks open in the same type of experience from where they're launched. For example, clicking a link from a Microsoft Store app, opens IE. However, clicking a link from a desktop app, opens Internet Explorer for the desktop. Always in IE11Links always open in IE. Always in Internet Explorer for the desktopLinks always open in Internet Explorer for the desktop.