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An update to Microsoft Edge disables it for good.
Internet Explorer had a great run, but the writing has been on the wall for years. Microsoft officially said goodbye to the long-running browser in June. Today, he confirmed that a new update to Microsoft Edge would permanently disable Internet Explorer on Windows 10 and retire it.
While the web browser’s retirement began in 2021 and 2022, many people continued to use it. If you’re one of the few still holding out, we have bad news. It is about to disappear forever. For real this time.
Starting this week, Microsoft is taking a bigger step to make sure it’s gone forever. This is because an Edge browser update will completely disable Internet Explorer on most versions of Windows 10. Also, users will get a redirect to get Microsoft Edge. Even clicking the icon from your start menu will launch Edge instead.
Don’t worry about your bookmarks, browser history and other data as it will all be transferred automatically to the new Edge browser. And if you’re enjoying Windows 11, you’re all set as it never shipped with Explorer.
In addition, Microsoft will also be removing all visual references and icons from IE starting with the May non-security release scheduled for May 23rd. And finally, Microsoft Edge with IE mode enables backward compatibility and will receive support until at least 2029.
via Ars Technica
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