If you haven't turned on Automatic Updates yet, do so now by clicking the Check for Updates button on the Windows Update portion of the Control Panel to get started - .Ĭlick here for more information on how to upgrade your version of Internet Explorerįor Enterprise Customers or Small to Medium Businesses: I’m in, how do I upgrade?Īs a home user, you most likely have Automatic Updates turned on, and have already upgraded to Internet Explorer 11 without having to do anything. If you just leave your browser running a very old version, you are making it much easier for someone to find a way to hack into your computer and steal your online data, card details, passwords and addresses etc. Well, this is exactly the same as your browser. What would you do if someone broke in and stole your belongings? You would update the lock on your house to the newest, most secure version wouldn’t you. The key to the door of your house is unique to you. If you do not update, your browser will become open to the elements. Regular updates to your browser will include security updates to help protect your computer from harmful viruses, spyware and other malicious software. It affects your ongoing security as and when new malware is created to attempt to hack your computer / device through your browser.
Well, beginning on January 12, 2016, only IE 11 will receive technical support, security updates, and technical support on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10. What does this mean for your version of IE? Edge will come as the default browser in Windows 10 and beyond. This means the end for some versions of one of the most well-known and popular browsers in the world: Internet Explorer (IE). Microsoft released the newest version of its browser, Edge in late July of 2015.
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