So Microsoft screwed IE with the IEtoEdheBHO so here's how to open IE.
Create a new shortcut and put the path to be "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" msn.com -Embedding
You can change msn.com to anything like google.com, bing.com whatever. Name the shortcut Internet Explorer or anything you want.
If you wanna be extra spicy select a custom icon and choose shell32.dll . In there you will find the old IE icon. Select that and apply it.
BOOM Now When You Open The Shortcut IE Will Open!