Will Internet Explorer 9 work on Windows XP?
Microsoft’s new browser, Internet Explorer 9 (IE9), will not run on Windows XP, now or when the software eventually ships, the company confirmed Tuesday. The move makes Microsoft the first major browser developer to drop support for XP, the world’s most popular operating system, in a future release.
Is IE 9 still used?
Microsoft has announced that only the most current version of the Internet Explorer (IE) web browser available for a supported operating system will receive technical support and security updates. As of January 12, 2016, Microsoft has ended mainstream support for IE9 and IE10.
What is the best Internet Explorer for Windows XP?
Internet Explorer 8 from Microsoft. A lot of people will hate to admit it but Internet Explorer 8 is still the best Windows XP browser around.
How do I uninstall Internet Explorer 9?
Right-click on Windows Internet Explorer 9 and select uninstall from the context menu. This initiates the uninstallation of the browser from the system. From that point on, follow the instructions to uninstall the browser. To complete the uninstallation, the computer needs to be restarted in the end.
How do I upgrade Internet Explorer on Windows XP?
Update Internet Explorer in Windows XP quickly using these simple steps. Close all the programs that you are currently using. Go to the Internet Explorer download page and select the language that you want to use in the “Select Language” box. Click the “Download” button. When prompted, click “Save” to launch the file-saving dialog box.
Does IE 9 work on Windows XP?
Microsoft has confirmed that Internet Explorer 9 will not work with Windows XP. So all those nice new features such as hardware acceleration will not be available on the old operating system.
