May 20, 2021 10:24:00

Microsoft finally ends support for Internet Explorer

'Internet Explorer ' developed by Microsoft is a web browser that was installed as standard in Windows 95 or later. Starting with Windows 10, the standard browser was replaced by Microsoft Edge, but until around 2014, Internet Explorer accounted for the majority of the web browser share . Support for such Internet Explorer will finally end on June 15, 2022.

Internet Explorer to Microsoft Edge – Windows 10 Internet Explorer 11 Desktop App Ends Support on June 15, 2022 --Windows Blog for Japan
https://blogs.windows.com/japan/2021/05/19/the-future-of-internet-explorer-on-windows-10-is-in-microsoft-edge/

The future of Internet Explorer on Windows 10 is in Microsoft Edge | Windows Experience Blog
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2021/05/19/the-future-of-internet-explorer-on-windows-10-is-in-microsoft-edge/

Microsoft is finally retiring Internet Explorer in 2022 --The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/19/22443997/microsoft-internet-explorer-end-of-support-date

Since 2020, Microsoft has gradually reduced its support for Internet Explorer, and has announced the end of support for Internet Explorer in Microsoft 365 online services. As a further step, Microsoft has announced that Microsoft Edge will be the successor to Internet Explorer in Windows 10.

Microsoft Edge is faster and more secure than Internet Explorer, not only compatible with traditional websites and legacy applications, but also supports Internet Explorer-based websites and applications by using Internet Explorer mode. doing. Therefore, Microsoft Edge includes most of the functions of Internet Explorer, and since it has many functions that Internet Explorer does not have, support for Internet Explorer 11, which is the latest version of Internet Explorer, will be supported in 2022. Microsoft has announced that it will end on the 15th of March (June 16th in Japan time).

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Christiaan Colen

The timeline of future Internet Explorer is as follows. Internet Explorer will be discontinued on May 20, 2021, the previously announced support for Internet Explorer on Microsoft 365 and other apps will end on August 17, 2021, and the Internet Explorer app will be available in 2022. It will end on June 16th. Please note that the end of support on June 16, 2022 will not affect the available Windows 10 LTSC or Internet Explorer 11 on Windows Server. It also has no effect on the MSHTML (Trident) engine.

Microsoft cites three reasons for migrating from Internet Explorer to Microsoft Edge: 'improved compatibility,' 'improved productivity,' and 'enhanced browser security.'

For 'improved compatibility,' Microsoft Edge uses a dual engine that supports both older and modern websites.

As mentioned above, Microsoft has 'Internet Explorer mode ' that can support websites and applications that can only be displayed with Internet Explorer, so Microsoft has described Microsoft Edge as 'with Internet Explorer-based websites and applications. It's the only browser that's compatible. '

Applications used for internal business and websites that only run on Internet Explorer can be used without using different web browsers by utilizing the dual engine of Microsoft Edge. This 'will not reduce productivity,' Microsoft said. In addition, Microsoft Edge has a 'sleeping tab' function that does not slow down the computer even if you open multiple tabs at the same time, a 'collection' function that allows you to easily collect and organize information on the web, and multiple accounts. By switching, you can use work and private on the browser properly, which is useful for 'improving productivity'.

And when it comes to 'strengthening browser security,' he emphasizes that Microsoft Edge uses Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, which provides a high level of protection against phishing attacks and malware intrusions. In addition, it also has a password monitor function that scans the dark web to detect leakage of personal information. In addition, Microsoft emphasizes that it is the best browser for business because it is more secure than Chrome for Business for Windows 10.

According to the ' Internet Exprorler End of Support FAQ ' published by Microsoft, the platforms affected by the end of support on June 16, 2022 are as follows.

· Windows 10 client SKU (version 20H2 or later)
・ Windows 10 IoT (version 20H2 or later)

The unaffected platforms are:

-Microsoft Edge Internet Explorer mode
-Internet Explorer platform including WebOC (MSHTML / Trident)
-Internet Explorer for Windows 8.1
· Windows 7 Advanced Security Update (ESU) Internet Explorer
· Windows 10 Server SAC (all versions) Internet Explorer
· Windows 10 IoT Long Term Service Channel (LTSC) (all versions) Internet Explorer
-Internet Explorer for Windows 10 Server LTSC (all versions)
· Windows 10 Client LTSC (all versions) Internet Explorer

For users of legacy Internet Explorer-based applications and websites, we also have a starting guide for 'Internet Explorer Mode' that you can use with Microsoft Edge.

Note that the Internet Explorer executable file 'iexplore.exe' will not be deleted after June 16, 2022, but it will be redirected to Microsoft Edge even if it is started.