Why does it say removed files from Internet Explorer when I don't have Internet Explorer?

[Davot10]

Why does it say removed files from Internet Explorer when I don’t have Internet Explorer?

[bjm]

Temp files cleared from (non-existent) Internet Explorer?
https://community.norton.com/t/temp-files-cleared-from-non-existent-internet-explorer/238962

https://www.ghacks.net/2022/08/03/internet-explorer-is-still-accessible-in-windows-11-heres-how-to-run-it/

[bjm]

fwiw ~ my W10

[SoulAsylum]

All: Check this setting in your Edge install whether you are using it or not!! If an older website requests IE functionality Edge, with this setting enable will reload the site in IE mode. That will be where your IE file cleanup is coming from.

Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support

SA

[bjm]

[SoulAsylum]

This is what the setting looks like in my Edge install, version 129.0.2792.89

SA