Still installed by default on most Windows systems, Internet Explorer will soon have had its day. The Redmond firm has been preparing the ground since 2015 for the disappearance of the famous browser, in particular with the arrival of its replacement: Microsoft Edge. The company was slow to announce a shutdown date. It was originally supposed to take place in 2021, then finally Microsoft chose June 15, 2022. As the fateful moment approaches, Internet Explorer will remain in some form.
Internet Explorer will remain accessible for professionals
When opening Internet Explorer, Microsoft performs a reminder for users of the browser: this ” bows out on June 15, 2022 “. The company recommends that Internet users download Microsoft Edge to have a ” faster and secure web experience. As of 2019, Edge has been running in its most modern version, based on Chromium, the same framework used by Google Chrome. It is also installed by default on all recent versions of Windows 10 and 11.
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The company explains that Internet Explorer will be phased out from systems that run Windows 10 20H2 and all versions after it. The Computer World clarifies that people using Windows 8.1 are not affected by the removal of Internet Explorer. Microsoft’s 27-year-old browser will persist across Edge.
Edge has an Internet Explorer mode that allows access to a virtualized version of the browser, considered more secure. To activate this feature, go to the “Default browser” tab in the settings. This option is especially useful for professionals whose work still depends on Internet Explorer. It will be available until 2029.
At the launch of Internet Explorer, Microsoft recalls the imminent shutdown date of its browser. Picture: Microsoft
Microsoft wants to encourage Internet users to use Edge
With Edge, Microsoft wants to reach a wider audience. In 2021, the company launched Microsoft Edge Kids, a version designed to guarantee the safety of children. The device offers several levels of protection depending on the age of the users. It hides inappropriate content and limits navigation trackers and advertisements as much as possible.
The latest version of Edge Canary, the beta of the browser, has also just announced its novelties reports Neowin.This adds the “Drop” functionality which offers the possibility of dropping files in a space which synchronizes in real time with all the machines connected to the same Microsoft account.
Even if Microsoft seeks to democratize the use of Edge, most Internet users prefer Google Chrome. However, the Edge beta just introduced a feature to automatically import data from Chrome to Edge. This includes for example browsing history, passwords and browser extensions. This is a tool that could encourage users to change their browsing habits.