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What you should probably know

Microsoft has phased out Internet Explorer for several years.

The web client was replaced by Edge years ago and was officially retired in June 2022.

Internet Explorer on Windows

Today, Microsoft will disable Internet Explorer permanently on several versions of Windows 10.

Affected systems will receive a Microsoft Edge update that will disable Internet Explorer.

Microsoft outlines what will happen to specific versions of Windows in aTech Community post.

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Windows 10 LTSC and Windows Server are not affected by today’s change.

Some organizations rely on Internet Explorer for web applications, but IE Mode should fill that gap.

The company is also rolling out anew version of Edgewith AI features that you might test now in preview.

Former Microsoft Executive Vice President Terry Myerson stands in front of a presentation about Windows 10

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Microsoft Edge is the default online window on Windows.

It’s based on Chromium, so it’s compatible with the vast majority of the web.

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