diff --git a/modules/file/file.js b/modules/file/file.js
index fffec6b..4caa735 100644
--- a/modules/file/file.js
+++ b/modules/file/file.js
@@ -64,6 +64,14 @@ Drupal.file = Drupal.file || {
    * Client-side file input validation of file extensions.
    */
   validateExtension: function (event) {
+    // On IE 11 setting value programatically will trigger a change event.
+    // Prevent any action when value is empty.
+    if (this.value === '') {
+      // Cancel all other change event handlers.
+      event.stopImmediatePropagation();
+      return;
+    }
+
     // Remove any previous errors.
     $('.file-upload-js-error').remove();