In January, Microsoft is Dropping Support for Older Browsers
Posted on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 1:00 PM
Microsoft has just announced that starting January 12, 2016 they will no longer be supporting older versions of Internet Explorer.
What is end of support?
Beginning January 12, 2016, only the most current version of Internet Explorer available for a supported operating system will receive technical supports and security updates. Internet Explorer 11 is the last version of Internet Explorer, and will continue to receive security updates, compatibility fixes, and technical support on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10.
What does this mean?
It means you should take action. After January 12, 2016, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or technical support for older versions of Internet Explorer. Security updates patch vulnerabilities that may be exploited by malware, helping to keep users and their data safer. Regular security updates help protect computers from malicious attacks, so upgrading and staying current is important.
Beginning January 12, 2016, only the most current version of Internet Explorer available for a supported operating system will receive technical support and security updates, as shown in the table below:
Windows Desktop Operating Systems | Internet Explorer Version |
---|---|
Windows Vista SP2 | Internet Explorer 9 |
Windows 7 SP1 | Internet Explorer 11 |
Windows 8.1 Update | Internet Explorer 11 |
Windows Server Operating Systems | Internet Explorer Version |
---|---|
Windows Server 2008 SP2 | Internet Explorer 9 |
Windows Server 2008 IA64 (Itanium) | Internet Explorer 9 |
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 | Internet Explorer 11 |
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA64 (Itanium) | Internet Explorer 11 |
Windows Server 2012 | Internet Explorer 10 |
Windows Server 2012 R2 | Internet Explorer 11 |
Windows Embedded Operating Systems | Internet Explorer Version |
---|---|
Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS) | Internet Explorer 7 |
Windows Embedded Standard 2009 (WES09) | Internet Explorer 8 |
Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 | Internet Explorer 8 |
Windows Embedded Standard 7 | Internet Explorer 11 |
Windows Embedded POSReady 7 | Internet Explorer 11 |
Windows Thin PC | Internet Explorer 8 |
Windows Embedded 8 Standard | Internet Explorer 10 |
Windows 8.1 Industry Update | Internet Explorer 11 |
Get guidance on how to upgrade to Internet Explorer 11.
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