Internet Explorer, one of the oldest in the history of browsers, already has a definite date for its farewell. In June 2022, Microsoft will stop supporting this browser to make way for Microsoft Edge.
In Microsoft’s official blog, the company announced that it will be June 15 of next year when the Internet Explorer 11 desktop application will be withdrawn for some versions of Windows 10. Before that, on August 17, Microsoft 365 and other applications will stop supporting that browser.
“Today we are in the next phase of the journey: we announce that the future of IE in Windows 10 is in Microsoft Edge. Not only is it faster, safer, and provides a better browsing experience; it also solves a key problem: compatibility with older sites and applications. ”
If you are still an Internet Explorer 11 user, Microsoft recommends that you switch to Microsoft Edge before June 15, 2022. If you have Windows 10, it is very likely that you already have the browser installed on your computer. If not, you can download it here.
The company clarifies that they made the move from Internet Explorer to Microsoft Edge as simple as possible: with a few clicks you can import your passwords, bookmarks and other browsing data from Internet Explorer. “And if you come across a site that needs IE to open, Microsoft Edge has a built-in Internet Explorer mode for you to access.”
The IE mode within Microsoft Edge will stand until 2029.
“We can’t thank you more for your support of Internet Explorer over the years. Many individuals and organizations around the world have depended on IE to lead them as they learn, grow and run businesses online. Microsoft Edge with Internet Explorer mode receives this important responsibility and we are ready to do the same online with Microsoft Edge. ”
Internet Explorer hit the market in 1995 and, for almost 10 years, it was the most widely used browser worldwide. However, in the mid-2000s, its performance began to pale against that of competitors such as Google Chrome.