Microsoft has finally pulled the plug on Internet Explorer for all devices.
Previously, Microsoft disabled the browser on the systems running on Windows 10 back in December 2022, when they announced they would get rid of Internet Explorer permanently.
“The Microsoft Edge update will be delivered to all devices—both commercial and consumer—at the same time, and users will be unable to reverse the change. Additionally, redirection from IE11 to Microsoft Edge will be included as part of all future Microsoft Edge updates,” Microsoft said on an FAQ page.
Microsoft previously stated that if an organization has already switched to a newer browser called Microsoft Edge with IE mode, they will not be affected by the removal of internet explorer.
Internet Explorer, also known as IE, was introduced in 1995 as a component of the Windows 95 operating system and gained immense popularity, becoming the predominant web browser with over 90% of the market share during the early 2000s.
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Internet Explorer encountered mounting competition from competing browsers such as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Apple Safari, which boasted faster speeds, improved security, and a more intuitive interface.
As a result, Internet Explorer’s decline ensued.
Microsoft announced a new web browser, Microsoft Edge, in 2015 with the aim of replacing Internet Explorer.
Edge was developed on an entirely new platform, incorporating better security features and improved performance.
Internet Explorer continued to be included in Windows as a legacy browser even after edge.