Jump to: General information | How to prepare | Experience after retirement | Support and resources | Technical details As a result, the Internet Explorer 11 desktop application will go out of support and be retired on Jfor certain versions of Windows 10. Also, Microsoft Edge with Internet Explorer mode ('IE mode'), is the only browser with built-in compatibility for legacy IE-based sites and apps.Īs announced today, Microsoft Edge with IE mode is officially replacing the Internet Explorer 11 desktop application on Windows 10. What does this mean for commercial organizations, IT admins, developers, and end users? Microsoft Edge brings you a faster, more secure, and more modern web experience than Internet Explorer. The future of Internet Explorer ('IE') on Windows 10 is in Microsoft Edge. Updated/new questions are indicated below. Over the coming months a small subset of exceptional scenarios where IE11 is still accessible will be redirected to Edge, ensuring users access a supported and more secure Microsoft browser.Įditor's note: Questions in this FAQ will be added and/or updated over time to provide more detail.
The retired, out-of-support Internet Explorer 11 desktop application has been permanently disabled through a Microsoft Edge update on certain versions of Windows 10.īased on customer feedback, organizations will maintain control over when to remove IE11 UI elements from their devices.
