Microsoft to drop support for older versions of Internet Exp

[quietman7]

Microsoft to drop support for older versions of Internet Explorer

Microsoft announced today that it's dropping support, including security updates, for older Internet Explorer versions. The changes, which take effect in 18 months, are meant to push the vast Windows installed base to Internet Explorer 11.

That’s likely to affect a lot of people: Net Applications says IE 8 is the most popular single browser version worldwide, installed on more than 20 percent of all PCs running a desktop OS, including many that are still running Windows XP.

Stay up-to-date with Internet Explorer

After January 12, 2016, only the most recent version of Internet Explorer available for a supported operating system will receive technical support and security updates. For example, customers using Internet Explorer 8, Internet Explorer 9, or Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 7 SP1 should migrate to Internet Explorer 11 to continue receiving security updates and technical support.

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It sure is a catch 22..If you don't use Internet Explorer as your default browser, and you do not have the current supported version (e.g. IE11) if a day comes you need to open and use Internet Explorer, big surprise!

The elements of computer change! I'd say that for the 20% still using IE8, they more than likely are not aware of IE11..any pop-ups they ignore because they like IE8, know their way around the browser and so why change! Then the remaining 80% might be split, those who have auto update and just go with the update flow, and those who intentionally update to stay "safe" with their Internet browser having the safest features!

There's those darn "new" browser holes that irritate many, thus the desire to wait until bugs are worked out before upgrading.

Well then..as I'm using Mozilla Firefox, it's time I take a peep at my Internet Explorer to see what version I have!

Thanks for the heads up QM7!

[Wingman]

I like Internet Explorer and was using (IE11) on my Win 8.1 (x64) machine but found that another program I use extensively Phase Express does not work with IE 11.
So now I'm using Maxthon.