Alert: Microsoft will end support for Internet Explorer in 2022

The future is now, old browser.

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What you need to know

Press “F” to pay respects to Internet Explorer 11, as it will soon be heading to Valhalla. Microsoft announced in ablog postthat Internet Explorer is out and that Edge is the browser of the future.

In its blog post, Microsoft reminds users that Edge has an “IE mode” for whenever they need to access legacy apps and websites, so in a way, IE isn’t really going anywhere. Except that it is: The Internet Explorer 11 desktop app itself will lose support and be formally retired on June 15, 2022.

It will live on in Edge like a ghost in the shell, but that’s about it. At least, that’ll be the case for many users. Some versions of Windows 10 will retain IE, as will other Windows operating systems. Here’s what will be affected by the retirement.

Internet Explorer 11 desktop application delivered via the Semi-Annual Channel (SAC):

And here’s a full list of what won’t be affected by the retirement, courtesy of Microsoft:

You can read additional info about the end of IE via Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 11retirement FAQ. And remember that Microsoft truly is committed to keeping Edge in great shape as it fully takes over for IE, a fact that can be evidenced by theconstant updates Edge receives.

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