In 2016, Microsoft stopped supporting most versions of Internet Explorer. Since then, they have stopped pushing updates and patch deployments. In last week’s blog, How to Clear Your Browser Cache and Data, OTELCO touched on this fact and encouraged our readers to stop using the aged browser. This week, we will discuss why and how you should switch from Internet Explorer to a new browser.

1. Internet Explorer Change To Edge
2. Internet Explorer 11 Replaced By Edge
3. Replace Edge With Explorer 11
4. Internet Explorer Being Replaced By Edge

Why you should stop using Internet Explorer

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2. Now that we know Internet Explorer is as good as dead, users comfortable with Microsoft’s classic browser are probably wondering whether Microsoft Edge is worth making the switch too.

Continuing to use Internet Explorer (IE) poses two substantial problems for consumers. The first and most significant is security. OTELCO IT Director, Mark Vanderwood explains below:

“Internet Explorer has run its course as Microsoft sunsets the product. It should only be used as a compatibility product for legacy corporate intranet sites that have not been updated. It is also expected that, within the next year, Microsoft will end support for Internet Explorer with Microsoft 365 online products. As years of backward compatibility have created security holes that are difficult to plug, end-users should adopt another browser as their standard, and enterprises should block IE’s use.”

Internet Explorer has come to an end. For many of us, the introduction of Internet Explorer was the first time we interacted with the World Wide Web. Quite literally, IE was our gateway to a whole new world. But as with anything else, the passage of time has had its effects on the landscape, and now the final nail has been hammered in IE’s.

An example of the security holes Mark mentioned happened in 2019 when Microsoft issued a warning to IE users that a vulnerability in the way the bowser’s code handled memory was being exploited to give hackers access to a user’s private accounts. To further the insecurities of Internet Explorer, a user doesn’t even have to open the browser to compromise their data. According to industry experts, just having the browser on your computer leaves a backdoor open to cybercriminals looking to compromise your data.

The second reason you should ditch IE is that most websites are no longer optimized for the browser, including otelco.com. Admittedly, Internet Explorer has always been a problem for web designers. The way the browser interprets code is different from its competitors. It often results in incorrect rendering of any given page. Many websites have stopped supporting even the latest version of the browser, Internet Explorer 11, now that it is common knowledge that IE is unsafe for everyday consumer use. This includes sites as big as Facebook.

What You Should Use Instead of Internet Explorer

What browser you use is a personal decision, like choosing a brand of coffee or a favorite news source. Each browser comes with its own pros and cons, which we will dive into in a later blog. Acpi tos1901 driver. Today, we will briefly lay out some options and let you know where you can download each browser.

These are the four most popular browsers amongst PC users:

• Google Chrome: Chrome is literally the most popular browser in the U.S. It is easy to use and very customizable. Best for anyone with a Gmail account. Download here.
• Firefox:Firefox is widely considered the most secure browser. It has been beloved by Mac and PC users for many years. Best for cyber-security enthusiasts. Download here.
• Microsoft Edge: Microsoft Edge is the tech giant’s replacement for IE. It is powered by the same technology as Chrome, and arguably just as easy to use. Best for PC lovers. Download here.
• Opera:Opera is still quite a popular browser. Its loyal fan base appreciates the browser for its slick look and innovation. Best for someone looking for a unique browsing experience. Download here.

How to Import Your Bookmarks from Internet Explorer to a New Browser

Finally, here is advice on how to import your Internet Explorer bookmarks, or favorites, into your new browser. Sometimes, a modern browser will do this automatically, but just in case it doesn’t, we have you covered. Use the quick links to skip to your preferred browser.

Google Chrome

1. Download and open Chrome
2. Open the “More” menu at the top right-hand corner of Chrome
3. In the drop-down menu, select “Bookmarks” and then click “Import Bookmarks and Settings.”
4. Select “Internet Explorer” from the browser drop-down menu
5. Make sure “Favorites/Bookmarks” is checked
6. Click Import

Firefox

1. Download and open Firefox
2. Click the “Library” button on the upper right hand of your Firefox toolbar
3. In the drop-down menu, select “Bookmarks” and then click the “Show All Bookmarks” bar at the bottom of the menu
4. In the library menu that pops up, select “Import and Backup” from the top toolbar, and choose “Import Data from Another Browser.”
5. In the “Import Wizard” window that opens next, select “Microsoft Internet Explorer? And click “Next.”
6. From the “Items to Import” options, select “Favorites” and any of the other options you want to import
7. When you have everything selected, click “Finish.”

Microsoft Edge

1. Download and open Microsoft Edge
2. Open the “Settings and More” menu from the upper right-hand corner of your toolbar
3. Select “Favorites” and then “Import” from the drop-down menu
4. Under “Import From” select Microsoft Internet Explorer
5. Under “Chose What to Import,” make sure “Favorites or Bookmarks” is selected and then check anything else you might want to import
6. When you have selected everything you want, click “Import.”

Opera

1. Download and Open Opera
2. Click the Opera button on the top left-hand corner of your Opera browser
3. Select “Bookmarks” and then “Import bookmarks and settings…”
4. Select “Internet Explorer” from the browser drop-down menu
5. Make sure “Favorites/Bookmarks” and anything else you want to import have been checked
6. Click Import

Keep Your Network Secure

Don’t stop at removing Internet Explorer. Make sure your entire home network is secure with our six easy steps!

If you experience a recurring problem when you use Internet Explorer in Windows, you may try to repair or reinstall the program to fix the problem. Although this may sound intimidating, this article offers the most direct, trouble-free methods to perform this task.

Original product version: Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10, Internet Explorer 9
Original KB number: 318378

Repair Internet Explorer in Windows

You can reset the program settings to repair your Internet Explorer. To do this, use the following procedure:

1. Exit all programs, including Internet Explorer.
2. Press the Windows logo key+R to open the Run box.
3. Type inetcpl.cpl and select OK.
4. The Internet Options dialog box appears.
5. Select the Advanced tab.
6. Under Reset Internet Explorer settings, select Reset. Then select Reset again.
7. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you also want to remove browsing history, search providers, Accelerators, home pages, Tracking Protection, and ActiveX Filtering data.
8. When Internet Explorer finishes resetting the settings, select Close in the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box.
9. Start Internet Explorer again.

For more information about how to reset settings in Internet Explorer, see the following video.

[!VIDEO https://www.microsoft.com/videoplayer/embed/c989d6d8-f8f9-4cb5-a2f1-da6a7e89f18b]

Enable and Disable Internet Explorer in Windows 10 and Windows 8.1

Windows 10

To disable Internet Explorer 11, use the following procedure:

1. Select Start > Search, and enter Windows features. Select Turn Windows features on or off from the results.

2. Uncheck Internet Explorer 11.

3. Select Yes on the following informational dialog that pops up:

   Turning off Internet Explorer 11 might affect other Windows Features and Programs Installed on your computer including default settings. Do you want to continue?

4. Select OK.

5. When Windows finishes applying changes, restart your device for the settings to take effect.

To re-enable Internet Explorer 11:

1. Select Start > Search, and enter Windows features. Select Turn Windows features on or off from the results.

2. Select Internet Explorer 11 and select OK.

3. When Windows finishes applying changes, restart your device for the settings to take effect. Biodata form code in php.

Note

You don't need to download and install Internet Explorer 11 in Windows 10 because it's already installed.

Internet Explorer Change To Edge

Windows 8.1 and Windows 8

1. Turn off the Internet Explorer features.
2. Restart your computer after you turn off Internet Explorer. Then, Internet Explorer will be removed from your computer.
3. You can turn the Internet Explorer Windows feature back on to reinstall it on your computer.

Reinstall Internet Explorer in Windows

Windows 8.1 and Windows 10

You can use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files to validate the corresponding system files.

Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008 SP2

Step 1: Download Internet Explorer that can be installed on your Operating system using the following table as guidance.

Internet Explorer 11 Replaced By Edge

Step 2: Uninstall the version of Internet Explorer that you may have installed on top of Internet Explorer 8.0 (For Windows Vista it is Internet Explorer 7.0) that natively ships with and installed as part of the operating system.

Note

Internet Explorer 8.0 (or Internet Explorer 7.0 on Vista) will continue to exist even after you uninstall newer versions.

Use the following procedure to remove Internet Explorer:

1. On the Start page, choose Control Panel, and then choose Programs and Features.

2. Under Programs and Features, select View installed updates on left pane.

3. Under Uninstall an update list, select applicable Internet Explorer version from the list (Internet Explorer 11 or Windows Internet Explorer 9) and select Yes to confirm uninstallation and restart your system to complete the process.

Step 3: Install the version of Internet Explorer that you downloaded in Step 1 and restart the system after installation.

Tip

After you reinstall Internet Explorer, run Windows Update to apply any available updates for Internet Explorer.

Replace Edge With Explorer 11

See also

Internet Explorer Being Replaced By Edge

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