This article shows how to update the internet browser manufactured by Microsoft: Internet Explorer. The Redmond giant has ceased official support for Internet Explorer, whose latest released version is Internet Explorer 11. The latter is only available for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 systems. However, it is also included in Windows 10 where the default internet browser is Microsoft Edge.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Install Internet Explorer 11
Step 1. Access the web page from which to download the Internet Explorer 11 installation file using the URL:
support.microsoft.com/it-it/help/18520/download-internet-explorer-11-offline-installer. Copy and paste it into your browser's address bar.
Step 2. Scroll through the list to select your preferred language
Internet Explorer 11 is distributed in many languages; at the bottom of the web page you will find the complete list of all supported ones.
Step 3. Select the version of Internet Explorer suitable for your operating system
Once you have found the language to use for the installation, look at the "Windows Version" column to select the download link for the installation file for your operating system.
- The Windows 7 installation file is also compatible with Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 systems if you choose the correct architecture, 32-bit or 64-bit.
- If you don't know the type of hardware architecture your computer uses (32-bit or 64-bit), select the "This PC" icon with the right mouse button, choose the option Property from the contextual menu appeared and finally look at the "System type" field to go back to the computer architecture.
Step 4. Double-click the Internet Explorer installation file
It is most likely located directly on your computer desktop or in the "Downloads" folder.
Step 5. Press the Yes button when prompted
This will start the Internet Explorer 11 installation wizard.
Step 6. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen
Essentially, it is about accepting Microsoft's license agreement for its products by pressing the button I accept and press the button Come on after choosing the type of installation, the folder in which to copy the files and whether or not to create a shortcut to the program on the desktop.
Step 7. At the end of the selection press the Finish button
It is located in the lower right corner of the installation window. In this way Internet Explorer 11 will be installed on the system according to the chosen settings.
Method 2 of 3: Enable Internet Explorer 10 Automatic Update
Step 1. Launch Internet Explorer
It features a blue "and" icon. To find it, you can search in the "Start" menu using the keywords "Internet Explorer".
Step 2. Press the ⚙️ button
It is located in the upper right corner of the Internet Explorer window.
Step 3. Choose the About Internet Explorer option
It is one of the last items on the drop-down menu that appeared.
Step 4. Select the "Automatically install new versions" checkbox
It is located in the center of the pop-up window that appears.
Step 5. Press the Close button
It is located in the lower right corner of the "About Internet Explorer" dialog box. At this point the Microsoft browser will be automatically updated with each release of a new version of the program.
Method 3 of 3: Update Microsoft Edge
Step 1. If it's already running, close the Microsoft Edge window
If an update is available for Microsoft Edge, it does not need to be running in order to complete the installation process.
Step 2. Access the "Start" menu
To do this, you can press the button in the shape of the Windows logo, located in the lower left corner of the desktop, or the ⊞ Win key on the keyboard.
Step 3. Select the ⚙️ icon
It is located in the lower left corner of the "Start" menu. This will bring up the Windows "Settings" window.
Step 4. Choose the Update & Security option
It is located in the lower left part of the appeared page.
Step 5. Press the Check for Updates button
It is located at the top of the "Windows Update" tab of the "Update & Security" section.
Step 6. Wait for the installation of all detected updates to finish
When the message "Your device is up to date" appears at the top of the page, it means that the Microsoft Edge internet browser has also been updated to the latest version available.
Advice
Microsoft Edge is the natural successor to Internet Explorer and is built into all Windows 10 installations
Warnings
- Despite the claims of the makers of the Windows 10 updates, Internet Explorer is still considered a browser that has significant security vulnerabilities. It is therefore a good idea to avoid using this program, unless of course you have no other choice.
- Do not download the Internet Explorer installation file from any source other than Microsoft's official site.
