Microsoft announced that the web browser, Internet Explorer, will retire and go out of support on June 15th, 2022. After being in operation for twenty-seven years, the web browser will now be officially replaced with Microsoft Edge.
Microsoft Warns Users to Stop Using Internet Explorer
The new development leaves users with the decision to update their devices to escape vulnerability and cyberattacks. Microsoft officially warned about the vulnerability of Internet explorer and advised users to stop using it as a default browser. It was expected that the time was coming.
According to the analysis, about 47% of Windows 10 are still using internet explorer and relying on it to access the web. Internet Explorer has been stable since 1995. It was developed by Microsoft and was included in the Windows Operating System in which it was a part of an add-on package for Windows 95.
Why it was Terminated
There have been various concerns about security and software compatibility that is part of what has made Microsoft end its operations. The latest version of Internet Explorer (IE) 11 was created in november 2013.
The application hasn’t received an update since it was released and this has also led to its closure. Microsoft said that it will no longer be supporting the browser. The application is to be disabled June 15th for certain versions of Windows 10 and will generally no longer be part of the Windows Operating System’s future updates.
In August 2021, Microsoft 365 ended their support for Internet Explorer 11 because of its faultiness and flaws. Since the decision, the security of the platform can no longer be guaranteed. Although almost half of Windows 10 users are still relying on the search engine, its outdated features could render it unsecure for users.
Web browser updates help protect users against different kinds of attacks like viruses, ransomware and phishing attacks. Microsoft’s new recommended browser, Microsoft Edge, is now the main browser for the Windows Operating System.
