Internet Explorer was originally planned to be omitted from Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 in Europe , but Microsoft later dropped the plans , and instead included a browser ballot screen with the products , allowing users to select a different web browser if they wish . Internet Explorer was to be omitted from Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 in Europe but Microsoft ultimately included it , with a browser option screen allowing users to select any of several web browsers ( including Internet Explorer ) .