How do I install Internet Explorer 8 on Windows 7?

How do I install Internet Explorer 8 on Windows 7?

4 Answers

1. Click the Start button Picture of the Start button, type Programs and Features in the search box, and then click View installed updates in the left pane.
2. Right-click Windows Internet Explorer 9, click Uninstall, and then, when prompted, click Yes.
3. Click one of the following:

What is the latest Internet Explorer for Windows 7?

Internet Explorer 11
If you’re running Windows 7, the latest version of Internet Explorer that you can install is Internet Explorer 11.

Why is Internet Explorer so bad?

And Internet Explorer 6 was notorious for security vulnerabilities that Microsoft was sometimes slow to patch. But if it was so bad, why was it so widely used? Most people blame Microsoft’s practice of pre-installing Internet Explorer with Windows starting in 1997, which contributed to a lengthy antitrust suit.

Is Windows 7 still supported?

It’s been more than a year since Microsoft support for Windows 7 officially ended back in January 2020. The end shouldn’t have come as a surprise to Windows users: Microsoft promised 10 years of product support for Windows 7 when it was released in October 2009, before shifting focus to supporting newer technologies.

What Internet Explorer version is most suitable for Windows 7?

If you’re using Windows 7 or 8.1, the most recent version you can use is IE 11. If you’re using Vista, the newest version for your computer is IE 9. If you’re using Windows XP, the most recent version you can use is IE 8.

How do you upgrade from Internet Explorer 8?

Updating Internet Explorer on Windows 8 Swipe in from the right side of your Windows 8 device and tap on “Settings.” If using a mouse, point to the lower right corner of your screen and move the mouse pointer up to access Settings. Tap or click on “Change PC settings.” Tap or click on “Update and recovery.”

Can I install IE 8 on Windows 7?

You can’t install it natively since Internet Explorer 8 is already part of Windows 7. But you can use the Virtual PC Image supplied by Microsoft for that purpose. Another option would be to install Internet Explorer 7 within the Virtual XP mode, provided you have at least Windows 7 Professional.