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Microsoft: IE11 to live on under "exceptional scenarios", unaffected by Windows Updates

Sayan Sen — Fri, 19 May 2023 06:50:01 +0000

Microsoft has made a major change in its plans for killing off Internet Explorer. The tech giant now says it will live on under "exceptional scenarios" and won't be affected by Windows Updates. Read more...

Tiny11, no matter how tiny, couldn't slip past Microsoft's dead Internet Explorer

Sayan Sen — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 06:54:02 +0000

Tiny11, which was released for Windows 11 x86-64 devices a couple weeks ago, was released for ARM64 yesterday. However, it looks like the Microsoft's now-dead Internet Explorer blocked its installs. Read more...

Microsoft is permanently killing off Internet Explorer today

Usama Jawad — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:00:02 +0000

In an ironic twist on Valentine's Day, Microsoft will be breaking up with Internet Explorer today by releasing an Edge update that will permanently disable its legacy browser in Windows 10. Read more...

Microsoft details Group Policy to control disablement of Internet Explorer

Usama Jawad — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 07:22:01 +0000

Microsoft has outlined a Group Policy that IT admins can leverage to better plan and dictate when Internet Explorer will be disabled at their organization rather than waiting for the gradual rollout. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: The return of IE, Windows 11 build 25174, and app previews

Usama Jawad — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 17:16:01 +0000

This was an absolutely jam-packed week in terms of Microsoft news. We have so much to uncover when it comes to Internet Explorer's return from the grave, Dev Channel builds, and some app leaks. Read more...

How to create a shortcut to open Internet Explorer 11 in Windows 11

Adam Bottjen — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 07:20:01 +0000

Yes, Internet Explorer in Windows 11 can still be opened by using internet Options, but did you know you can actually create a shortcut on your desktop to open the legacy browser too? Read more...

Here is how you can still open Internet Explorer in Windows 11 if you really, really want to

Usama Jawad — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:10:01 +0000

Despite Microsoft's best efforts, Internet Explorer refuses to die. The ancient browser can be launched pretty easily in Windows 11 even though the OS is not even supposed to have it bundled. Read more...

Internet Explorer gravestone in South Korea goes viral

Usama Jawad — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 17:48:01 +0000

A faux gravestone commemorating the recent death of Internet Explorer has gone viral in South Korea, both online and offline. Notably, it thanks IE for being a good tool to download other browsers. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: RIP Internet Explorer, new Windows 11 SKU, and broken updates

Usama Jawad — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 17:16:01 +0000

This week's digest recaps all the heartbreak surrounding the death of Internet Explorer, a mystery Windows 11 SKU, lots of Insider builds, and a Patch Tuesday that broke quite a few things. Read more...

End of an era: Internet Explorer 11 has retired, here is what you need to know

Usama Jawad — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:00:02 +0000

Microsoft is retiring Internet Explorer 11 for most Windows client SKUs today. This will be a phased process where you will first be redirected to Edge, followed by a permanent disablement of IE11. Read more...

Report: 47% of enterprise Windows 10 PCs may be affected by IE11 retiring tomorrow

Usama Jawad — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:26:01 +0000

With Internet Explorer 11 being retired on most consumer SKUs of Windows tomorrow, a survey auditing 9 million enterprise PCs has revealed that the move may affect almost 47% of Windows 10 machines. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: OS updates, Edge highlights, and what's next for Windows 11

Usama Jawad — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:16:01 +0000

In our recap of yet another busy week in the world of Microsoft, we have lots of stuff to talk about, including what's next for Windows 11, Windows updates, and some enhancements to Microsoft Edge. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: File Explorer ads, end of the line for IE, and folder naming in Start menu

Usama Jawad — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 17:16:01 +0000

We had an absolutely crazy week in the world of Microsoft. We have news ranging from ads in File Explorer to a UK minister asking Microsoft when it's going to get rid of the algorithms. Read more...

Microsoft reminds all that Internet Explorer dies in June, details IE mode end of life

Sayan Sen — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:48:02 +0000

Microsoft has reminded all that Internet Explorer app will be retired in a couple of months time. Alongside that, the firm has also published the end of life details for IE mode for legacy support. Read more...

You can now test IE mode in Microsoft Edge with Internet Explorer Driver

Fiza Ali — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:16:01 +0000

With the Internet Explorer 11 desktop app retiring and going out of support on June 15, 2022, you'll still be able to use the same IE11 apps and sites in Microsoft Edge with IE Mode. Read more...

Microsoft Edge stable on Linux is now official

Usama Jawad — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:00:01 +0000

Microsoft has formally announced the availability of a stable build of its Edge browser for Linux distros. It is also making it easier for organizations to transition from IE11 to IE Mode in Edge. Read more...

PSA: Microsoft is ending support for Silverlight next month

Usama Jawad — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:28:01 +0000

Customers still building web applications in Microsoft's Silverlight framework should know that the platform is reaching end of support on October 12, 2021. Currently, it is only supported in IE11. Read more...

Here is how you can still use (proper) Internet Explorer in Windows 11

Steven Parker — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:00:02 +0000

Microsoft finally removed Internet Explorer completely out of Windows 11, and although there is an IE mode in the firm's Edge browser, that and other third party add-ons don't always work. Read more...

Microsoft 365 apps and services have dropped support for IE11

Usama Jawad — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 18:32:01 +0000

Support for Microsoft 365 apps and services on Internet Explorer 11 has ended today. Users should expect a degraded experience, no new features, connectivity issues, and no support moving forward. Read more...

Google is ending support for Meet on IE11 next week

Usama Jawad — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:24:01 +0000

Google is ending support for Meet on Internet Explorer 11 next week. As such, consumers still on the legacy browser are recommended to transition to supported browsers as soon as possible. Read more...

Microsoft releases out of band KB5004760 Windows 10 update fixing problems with PDF

Sayan Sen — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:24:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a cumulative update version KB5004760 that fixes PDF problems where it wouldn't open on Internet Explorer 11 or similar apps, and would only render gray backgrounds in Acrobat. Read more...

Here's how you need to prepare for the death of Internet Explorer 11

Usama Jawad — Thu, 20 May 2021 05:28:01 +0000

If you're part of an organization or are a consumer that is heavily dependent on Internet Explorer 11 for your daily activities and are worried about its retirement, here's what you need to do. Read more...

Internet Explorer 11 is set to retire next year

Ather Fawaz — Wed, 19 May 2021 16:56:01 +0000

Microsoft announced today that come June 15, 2022, the desktop application for Internet Explorer 11 will be retired. The firm is confident that the future of Windows 10 lies with Microsoft Edge. Read more...

Microsoft announces end of support for Edge Legacy, Microsoft services dropping IE11

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 17:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced when it will stop releasing security updates to the legacy version of Edge. It also announced that browser-based Microsoft services will no longer support IE11. Read more...

Twitter.com drops support for Internet Explorer 11, adds new features

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 10:10:01 +0000

Twitter has once again shared the latest updates made to its web experience, or PWA. This month, the website dropped support for Internet Explorer 11, but gained features like faster DM access. Read more...

Microsoft reminds enterprise users of IE10 to migrate to IE11 as end of support nears

Abhay V — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 20:26:01 +0000

Microsoft has posted a reminder for IE10 users on Windows Server 2012 and Embedded 8 Standard OSes. It suggests that users begin migrating to IE11 through the Update Catalog, Windows Update or WSUS. Read more...

Today's Windows 10 Insider Preview build disables VBScript in Internet Explorer by default

Rich Woods — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 18:34:01 +0000

In a separate announcement, Microsoft confirmed that today's Windows 10 for PCs Insider Preview build in the Fast ring, build 16237, will disable VBScript in Internet Explorer 11 by default. Read more...

Internet Explorer 11 improvements are headed to Enterprise editions of Windows 7 and 8.1

Usama Jawad — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 05:50:01 +0000

Microsoft has stated that a number of new improvements are headed to the Enterprise editions of IE on Windows 7 and 8.1, including the v.2 XML schema, the "about:compat" page, and more. Read more...

IE 11 gets a small update, adds new 'tab' page functionality

Brad Sams — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 22:04:01 +0000

Thanks to an update released on Patch Tuesday, IE11 has been updated with new functionality on the 'new tab' page that brings with it search functionality that looks similar to Chrome. Read more...

Microsoft reveals more info on IE11 in Windows Phone 8.1

John Callaham — Wed, 07 May 2014 21:11:27 +0000

Microsoft offers up some more details about the version of the Internet Explorer 11 browser that has been included as part of Windows Phone 8.1 in a new blog post. Read more...

Microsoft reveals more on IE11 for Windows 8.1 Update, WP 8.1 and 7

John Callaham — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 13:33:58 +0000

Microsoft has revealed more information about the upcoming new version of its Internet Explorer 11 web browser for Windows Phone 8.1, Windows 8.1 Update and Windows 7. Read more...

Windows 7 build of IE11 with Enterprise mode leaked

Brad Sams — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 20:56:03 +0000

A build of Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 with Enterprise mode has leaked, and the update could also be officially announced at BUILD that kicks off in early April. Read more...

Microsoft created a new font for IE11's Reading View on Windows 8.1

John Callaham — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 00:29:00 +0000

Microsoft has revealed more inside info on how the Internet Explorer team created the Reading View feature that was put into IE11 for Windows 8.1, including the fact that an all new font was made. Read more...

Report: Internet Explorer 11 now the second most used desktop browser worldwide

John Callaham — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 02:01:35 +0000

February's data from Net Applications shows that Internet Explorer 11 is now the second most used desktop web browser worldwide, but IE8 remains in the number one slot. Read more...

Microsoft said to be working on enterprise compatibility mode for IE11

John Callaham — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 20:11:03 +0000

A report claims Microsoft is working on a new feature for Internet Explorer 11 called Enterprise Mode, designed for businesses who have not wished to update to the newest version of the browser. Read more...

Microsoft launches rethinkie.com, a showcase of the modern web

Brad Sams — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 15:01:16 +0000

Microsoft has released a new website that showcases many of the projects the IE team has created over the past few years to highlight modern web capabilities and the team is now looking ahead at 2014. Read more...

Chrome 31 jumps ahead of IE10 in latest useage share data; IE11 surges up to 10 percent [Update]

John Callaham — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 22:10:02 +0000

Chrome 31, the latest version of Google's web browser, has unexpectedly jumped ahead of Microsoft's IE10 in the latest market share data from Net Applications for December 2013. Read more...

IE11 virtual machines now available on modern.ie

John Callaham — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 19:46:11 +0000

Microsoft has announced it has made virtual machines for both the Windows 7 and 8.1 versions of Internet Explorer 11 available on its modern.IE website, along with updates to other virtual machines. Read more...

Microsoft demos how IE11 helps to speed up web browsing

John Callaham — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 17:33:26 +0000

Microsoft demostrates how Internet Explorer 11 helps to speed the Internet web browsing experience via techniques such as pre-rendering sites via page prediction and more. Read more...

IE11 surges up in market share in latest web browser user numbers

John Callaham — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 19:29:53 +0000

Internet Explorer 11 claimed 3.27 percent of the web browser market share in November, up from just 1.49 percent in October, according to the latest statistics from Net Applications. Read more...