How to Update Microsoft Internet Explorer

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This wikiHow teaches you how to update your Microsoft Internet Explorer browser. Microsoft has discontinued support for Internet Explorer ending with Internet Explorer 11 and cannot be upgraded past version 11.


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Internet Explorer was retired by Microsoft in June 2022. You may be interested in How to Install Microsoft Edge instead. (Posted 2022-07-17).


Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Upgrading to Internet Explorer 11

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    Go to the Internet Explorer 11 download page at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/18520/download-internet-explorer-11-offline-installer . In a web browser, go to Microsoft's Internet Explorer 11 download page.
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    You'll see a list of languages on the left side of the page.
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    You'll see your computer's operating system to the right of your selected language. Clicking this link will prompt the setup file to begin downloading to your PC.
    • The Windows 7 setup file will work on Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 as long as you choose the correct format of your version of Windows, 32-bit or 64-bit.
    • If you don't know your computer's bit number (e.g., 32-bit or 64-bit), you can view it by right-clicking This PC, clicking Properties , and looking for the bit number to the right of "System type".
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    It's most likely on your desktop.
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    Doing so will take you to the Internet Explorer 11 installation window.
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    This will consist of agreeing to Microsoft's terms of use by clicking I agree and then clicking Next , as well as selecting an install location and determining whether or not you want a desktop shortcut.
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    It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. Doing so will finish the Internet Explorer 11 installation process.
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Method 2
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Enabling Updates in Internet Explorer 10

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    It's a blue "e" icon. You can find it by typing "Internet Explorer" into Start.
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    This icon is in the top-right corner of the Internet Explorer window.
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    It's toward the bottom of the drop-down menu.
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    It's in the middle of the About Internet Explorer window.
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    It's at the bottom of the About Internet Explorer window. Internet Explorer will update automatically from this point on.
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Updating Microsoft Edge

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    If an update for Edge is available, Edge will need to be closed in order for the process to complete.
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    To do so, either click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen or press the ⊞ Win key.
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    It's in the lower-left corner of the Start window. Doing so will open the Settings page.
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    You'll see this option near the bottom of the Settings page.
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    It's a button near the top of the Update & Security page.
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    Once you see "Your device is up to date" displayed at the top of the page, your Microsoft Edge browser has been updated.
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      1. Go to Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 11 download page.
      2. Scroll down to your language.
      3. Click your operating system to download.
      4. Double-click the setup file.
      5. Click Yes .
      6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
      7. Click Finish .

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