Internet Explorer is shutting down after 27 years - All you need to know

Tech giant Microsoft will no longer support Internet Explorer (IE) in Windows 10. Users will still receive Internet Explorer 11 support if they are using Windows Server 2022 or an earlier OS release with a long-term service extension, but this marks the effective end of software updates for most people, IANS reported. 

Windows 11 does not include an IE desktop app, the report said. The Edge browser's IE Mode will still receive support through 2029 or later, so users won't be stuck if they just need compatibility with the older web engine. The company will "progressively" redirect users from IE to Edge in the next few months, and will permanently disable the old software through a Windows update, as per the report.

History

Last year, Microsoft announced that it will retire its iconic Internet Explorer browser in June 2022, as it envisions the future of Internet Explorer, which was launched in 1995, on Windows 10 in Microsoft Edge.

Over the last year, Microsoft is moving away from Internet Explorer support, such as an announcement of the end of IE support by Microsoft 365 online services.

Microsoft Edge

To help users migrate away from Internet Explorer, Microsoft has introduced an IE Mode in Edge. This mode provides support for legacy sites and apps. 

How to enable IE mode in Microsoft Edge:

Click the Ellipses in the top-right corner of the window. In the drop-down menu, click on the Settings button. Click on Default browser option on the left side.  Go to the ‘Internet Explorer Compatibility’ group and set the ‘Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer mode’ setting to ‘Allow.’

Now, click on the Restart browser button right under it. Once the browser has restarted, click on the ellipses again. Now, click on Reload in Internet Explorer mode option.