Internet Explorer was one of the most widely used web browsers, attaining a peak of about 95% usage share during 2002 and 2003. This came after Microsoft used bundling to win the first browser war against Netscape, which was the dominant browser in the 1990s. Its usage share has since declined with the launch of Firefox and Google Chrome, and with the growing popularity of operating systems such as macOS, Linux, iOS and Android that do not run Internet Explorer. Estimates for Internet Explorer's overall market share range from 5.45% to 27.38% or by StatCounter's numbers ranked 3rd, just after Firefox (or even as low as 6th when counting all platforms, after Opera (and behind Safari), as of August 2016. Microsoft spent over US$100 million per year on Internet Explorer in the late 1990s, with over 1,000 people working on it by 1999.
On March 17, 2015, Microsoft announced that Microsoft Edge will replace Internet Explorer as the default browser on its Windows 10 devices. This effectively makes Internet Explorer 11 the last release. Internet Explorer will, however, remain on some versions of Windows 10 primarily for enterprise purposes. Starting January 12, 2016, only Internet Explorer 11 is supported with more security than older versions, according to Microsoft. Support varies based on the operating system's technical capabilities and its support lifecycle.
On March 17, 2015, Microsoft announced that Microsoft Edge will replace Internet Explorer as the default browser on its Windows 10 devices. This effectively makes Internet Explorer 11 the last release. Internet Explorer will, however, remain on some versions of Windows 10 primarily for enterprise purposes. Starting January 12, 2016, only Internet Explorer 11 is supported with more security than older versions, according to Microsoft. Support varies based on the operating system's technical capabilities and its support lifecycle.
When I factory reset my windows XP machine, I downloaded Google Chrome with Internet Explorer. That's the only good use of this slow-as-hell browser.
by FalvEe January 14, 2017
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site might be experiencing technical difficulties, or you may need
to adjust your browser settings.
Please try the following:
o Click the Refresh button, or try again later
o If you typed the page address in the Address bar, make
sure that it is spelled correctly.
oTo check your connection settings, click the Tools menu,
and then click Internet Options. On the Connections
tab, click Settings. The settings should not match those
provided by your local area network (LAN) administrator or
Internet service provider (ISP).
o If your Network Administrator has enabled it, Microsoft
Windows can examine your network and automatically
discover network connection settings.
If you would like Windows to try and discover them,
click Detect Network Settings
o Some sites require 128-bit connection security. Click the
Help menu and then click About Internet Explorer to
determine what strength security you have installed.
o If you are trying to reach a secure site, make sure your
Security settings can support it. Click the Tools menu, and
then click Internet Options. On the Advanced tab, scroll
to the Security section and check settings for SLL 2.0, SSL
3.0, TLS 1.0, PCT 1.0.
o Click the Back button to try another link.
o Get a browser that actually works.
The page you are looking for is currently unavailable. The Web
site might be experiencing technical difficulties, or you may need
to adjust your browser settings.
Please try the following:
o Click the Refresh button, or try again later
o If you typed the page address in the Address bar, make
sure that it is spelled correctly.
oTo check your connection settings, click the Tools menu,
and then click Internet Options. On the Connections
tab, click Settings. The settings should not match those
provided by your local area network (LAN) administrator or
Internet service provider (ISP).
o If your Network Administrator has enabled it, Microsoft
Windows can examine your network and automatically
discover network connection settings.
If you would like Windows to try and discover them,
click Detect Network Settings
o Some sites require 128-bit connection security. Click the
Help menu and then click About Internet Explorer to
determine what strength security you have installed.
o If you are trying to reach a secure site, make sure your
Security settings can support it. Click the Tools menu, and
then click Internet Options. On the Advanced tab, scroll
to the Security section and check settings for SLL 2.0, SSL
3.0, TLS 1.0, PCT 1.0.
o Click the Back button to try another link.
o Get a browser that actually works.
by chEs778 February 9, 2020
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by Ursistersamister May 15, 2018
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Gary: What browser do you use?
Quince: “Firefox, but did you hear about Internet Explorer? It’s the best browser for downloading other browsers like Firefox!
Gary: NO WAY! I’ll be sure to check it out!
Quince: “Firefox, but did you hear about Internet Explorer? It’s the best browser for downloading other browsers like Firefox!
Gary: NO WAY! I’ll be sure to check it out!
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