You will waste hours, break Windows Update, and expose your system to critical exploits. Rating: ⭐ (1/5) – Only for the educational value of learning why you shouldn’t do it. The VM method works but is cumbersome. Direct installation is impossible by design – and that’s a good thing for security.
Overall Verdict: Not Recommended – Functionally Impossible via Standard Means, and a Severe Security Risk if Forced. install ie8 on windows 10