Microsoft is making this as easy as possible for admins and users. In terms of security, Microsoft claims its Edge is more secure than Chrome for businesses on Window 10 and offers the highest-rated protection against both phishing attacks and malware on Windows 10 with Microsoft Defender SmartScreen. It contains other productivity features, like sleeping tabs. Its dual engines (IE mode plus Microsoft Edge) streamline productivity, because you don’t have to switch back and forth between browsers. It boasts improved compatibility, supporting both legacy and modern websites. If you don’t have Microsoft Edge, you can download it here. Your favorites, passwords, history, cookies and other browser data will be automatically brought over to Microsoft Edge for a smoother transition. Microsoft encourages all IE users to start using Microsoft Edge right away as it is a faster, more secure and more modern browser. About a month later, they introduced a new version of Microsoft Edge with a modern logo and upgraded, integrated security that works with the Microsoft security ecosystem. If you’re thinking, “Wait–what? Didn’t Microsoft get rid of Edge a while ago?” It’s true, they retired Microsoft Edge Legacy in March, 2021. As sites get updated to modern standards, Microsoft anticipates less frequent use of IE mode. Then you can easily click the button to open legacy pages in IE mode.

To help users get started with IE mode in Microsoft Edge, a “ Reload in IE mode” button will be added to your toolbar in Microsoft Edge. IE mode in Microsoft Edge will be supported through at least 2029. Microsoft has a fix for this: if any site you visit needs IE, you can reload it with “IE mode” in Microsoft Edge. Some legacy websites may still require IE. Is there a problem with this? Yes and no.

Windows 11 does not include Internet Explorer. Some specific versions of Windows 10 used in critical environments still support IE. Microsoft says, “the future of Internet Explorer on Windows 10 is in Microsoft Edge.” In fact, as of June 15, 2022, IE 11 desktop application is retired and out of support for most versions of Windows 10 (Windows 10 Home, Pro, Enterprise, Edu and IoT).

That day has come and here’s what you need to know. Over a year ago, Microsoft announced Internet Explorer (IE) would be retired.

June 23, 2022: Tina Plant, Senior Content Writer - IT Issues & Insights Goodbye Internet Explorer 11, Hello Microsoft Edge

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