The resurrection of Internet Explorer: Microsoft revives the browser, which will continue in “exceptional scenarios”

For years, Microsoft has been preparing the ground to definitively fire its veteran navigator, internet explorer. Last July 15, 2022 marked the final goodbye to Internet Explorer 11, however, In an unexpected move, the company has decided to resurrect it..

In accordance with computer todayMicrosoft plans to keep certain vestiges of this application both for sysadmins and their new browser, Edge.

The Redmond company has made changes to its original plans, updating its FAQ article about the retirement of Internet Explorer 11 on the desktop version. In this sense, Microsoft clarifies that Windows Update will no longer remove visual references, user interface, and similar elements related to Internet Explorer 11.

Instead, it will be the responsibility of administrators and organizations to decide if they want to remove these items.

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In an even more surprising move, Microsoft has revealed that Internet Explorer 11 It will continue to be accessible in “exceptional scenarios”.

As they explain, “following customer feedback, the Windows update will not remove visual references from Internet Explorer 11 (IE11), such as the IE11 icons in the start menu and taskbar, as previously reported. previously. Organizations will continue to have control over when to remove IE11 visual references on their devicesif they haven’t already, by using the ‘Disable IE’ policy”.

Additionally, changes are expected in the coming months to address a small subset of rare scenarios where IE11 will continue to be accessible from the Edge browser. This adjustment is intended to ensure that users have access to a more secure and compatible browser developed by Microsoft.

While the exact nature of these “exceptional scenarios” in which Edge will be able to use Internet Explorer 11 is unknown, it is likely related to the compatibility of certain applications and systems.