Internet Explorer won't be available on Windows 11

We already know that Microsoft finally plans to kill off Internet Explorer for consumers in 2022. But it looks like we won't even get a glimpse of it in Windows 11. The company has confirmed with The Verge that Internet Explorer won't be available on Windows 11. Instead, Microsoft Edge will be the default browser for the new operating system. If you use shortcuts like iexplore, you will be redirected to Microsoft Edge instead. 

This marks the first new version of Windows to not get Internet Explorer in over 20 years. IE will only be available moving forward on the Long-Term Servicing Channel of Windows 10 after its removal on June 15, 2022, from the consumer version of the OS.

Microsoft cuts off junk for upcoming browser

Microsoft is looking for a clean slate with its new browser. Called Microsoft Edge, the new web browser is taking out a lot of the bad stuff that’s clogged up its much maligned Internet Explorer browser. It’s getting rid of its support for ActiveX, VBScript, and compatibility hacks for old IE versions will also be let go. There will be an Enterprise Mode for Edge if you want older sites to render correctly. You can get the full list of the things Microsoft is taking out in the source link below.

Source: Microsoft | Via: Gizmodo

Microsoft releases patch for IE zero-day flaw, includes security update for unsupported Windows XP

It looks like the security flaw discovered in version 6 to 11 of Internet Explorer was serious enough that Microsoft released an “out-of-band” fix for it. (The company usually releases security patches on the second Tuesday of every month.) This means all supported versions of Windows will be getting the patch. Unusually, Microsoft decided to issue a security update for Windows XP, which they discontinued support for already. This might be a bad move on the company’s part because it encourages its users to keep on using the old operating system. Here’s the link to the security update just in case you haven’t activated automatic update for your Windows OS.

Source: The Next Web

Internet Explorer security flaw puts users at risk

Security firm FireEye has discovered a security flaw in Internet Explorer, particularly version 9 to 11, that lets hackers gain full access to your computer.  FireEye said the active exploit also targets Adobe Flash and it lets hackers install programs on your PC, view and delete information, etc. by just visiting a site. A quick remedy is to stop using IE and opt for Chrome or Firefox. But if you are sticking with IE, Microsoft has published advanced methods you can use.  There is no patch at the moment but Microsoft is reportedly working on it.

Source: The Verge