The program Microsoft's Internet Explorer 11 browser will be retired by the company in 2022 for most versions of Windows.
Microsoft announced the end of Internet Explorer today, a day after its official release Windows 10 of version 21H1.
The browser will not be supported on all Windows 10 and Windows 10 IoT SKUs from version 20H2 onwards until June 15, 2022.
Microsoft plans to disable Internet Explorer 11 in all unsupported versions and redirect requests trying to open Internet Explorer to the Microsoft Edge browser. Internet Explorer 11 will not be removed from the operating system, because its engine is required for IE Mode operation. IE Mode will bridge the gap between using the Edge browser and accessing apps and websites that require specific Internet Explorer technologies.
The following versions of Windows are not affected by the decision:
- Windows 7 with extended security updates
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 10 client LTSC (all versions)
- Windows 10 Server SAC (all versions)
- Windows 10 IoT Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) (all versions)
- Windows 10 Server LTSC (all versions)
Internet Explorer (IE Mode) will be supported by at least 2029, according to Microsoft, and the company says it will issue warnings a year before the shutdown.
Because Microsoft leaves him Internet Explorer;
Microsoft says that the new browser, Microsoft Edge offers a faster, more secure and more modern browsing experience than Internet Explorer and that it will address one of the major concerns of users and organizations with IE Mode in the browser. IE mode may be able to run old websites that require possibilities of Internet Explorer that modern browsers do not support.
The decision to withdraw Internet Explorer was based on the following reasons, according to Microsoft:
Microsoft Edge offers improved web compatibility as it is based on the Chromium, the same core that Google Chrome and other browsers like Vivaldi, the Brave or Opera.
Optimized productivity as users and organizations can focus on one browser instead of having to juggle between two browsers.
Better browser security with new features and better browser built-in protection.
Administrators can configure IE Mode in Microsoft Edge using this official wizard to allow users to open websites using Internet Explorer. Microsoft states that applications developed for IE should run in IE Mode on Microsoft Edge. A dedicated email address, ACHELP@microsoft.com, is available to report compatibility issues when opening IE-designed websites designed for Internet Explorer.
Microsoft will not give any extension after the deadline of June 15, 2022.
Microsoft has published one FAQ on the Tech Community website that answers frequently asked questions and contains many links for further support.
