: Administrators could use the IE Customization Wizard to tailor the browser, such as pre-setting "Favorites" or standardizing security settings.

As IE gained market dominance—reaching 95% usage by 2003—the need for specialized installation tools grew. Microsoft introduced the to allow IT managers to customize the installer for corporate environments.

: The IEAK enabled the creation of packages for multiple languages and operating systems, which could be deployed via System Center Configuration Manager or WSUS. Technical Components and Deployment Logic Customize Internet Explorer 11 installation packages