Microsoft might remove IE11 from consumer editions of Windows 10 to prioritize modern browsers and improve security.
Microsoft might remove IE11 from consumer editions of Windows 10 to prioritize modern browsers and improve security.
Microsoft now offers Chromium Edge, a browser that many users might dislike but works well enough for everyday tasks since it uses the same engines as Chrome. It’s realistic that most people won’t need alternatives like Firefox or Chrome unless they’re stuck with outdated systems. While some businesses still depend on older technologies, I believe these customers should move toward current web standards. So, is there any point keeping a browser that hasn’t seen major updates in over four years and doesn’t meet modern requirements?
Acknowledge all versions. It should stop functioning. Companies that haven’t modernized their outdated, problematic code to support alternatives should face consequences after their faulty, likely insecure software fails. Nonetheless, Microsoft officially began phasing out support for it. ... This implies that as long as Windows 10 allows optional IE installation, it will remain functional. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Explorer_11 https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecyc...t-explorer
We rely on IE for VPN and internal IT platforms. While we have a client using it, some users find it challenging to learn. Enterprise IE remains a widely used OS because AD tools are developed by Microsoft. For instance, our 2FA server for VPN and Bitlocker Server requires IE. Not every IT system supports Chrome (or Chromium-based browsers). It’s either FF or IE.
It's challenging for some businesses to halt production and modernize their systems. At our firm, our DCs are still using 2008R2. We also support JUMPS running on 2008R2 with IE11. External traffic is fully restricted, only RDP, DNS, AD are permitted. To be honest, 2008R2 was a groundbreaking ServerOS. Most organizations avoided it because of Vista's issues and moved to 2008R2 after 2003. Then everyone skipped 2012 and 2016. I believe the 2008R2 presence is gradually diminishing, though I believe most companies still run 2008R2. We manage multiple domains across our Forest, each with a blend of 2008R2, 2012R2, and 2016 systems. All our legacy servers undergo thorough risk assessments, and strict firewall and switching policies are enforced. I favor the classic "Windows Classic" interface. I still have a 2008R2 DC in my lab with external traffic blocked.
IE is just another outdated format, similar to QuickTime, and it’s about to become obsolete. Most people today use Chrome or Firefox instead of IE for everyday tasks. Those who still rely on it are likely older users, like grandmothers who stopped using it long ago after switching to modern browsers.
It remains active on both my laptop and desktop, operating under versions 20H2 and Pro. Notably, both systems have been gradually enhanced since 1903 without needing a full reinstall, suggesting the changes were simply carried over.
Edge is the default browser for launching new windows. If you require IE11 functionality, it offers a compatibility setting within Edge.
I had an elderly relative who once contacted me saying the site looked disorganized. They might have accidentally caused an issue by adjusting settings, but I didn’t attempt to figure out what happened. For such an outdated browser, it wasn’t worth the effort. I installed Firefox for them, which greatly pleased them and provided me with confidence that they were using a modern, secure browser with automatic updates. (This was before Chromium Edge reached beta; otherwise I’d have chosen that version).