Internet Explorer
A series of graphical web browsers developed by Microsoft
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| + | Tabbed Browsing | Allows users to open multiple websites in separate tabs within the same window |
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| + | Favorites and Bookmarks | Save favourite websites as bookmarks or favourites for quick access |
| + | Security Zones | Categorize websites into different security zones (such as Internet, Local Intranet, Trusted Sites, and Restricted Sites) with varying security settings |
| + | Compatibility View | View websites designed for older versions of the browser |
| + | Developer Tools | Developer tools for debugging and inspecting web pages, helping web developers create and troubleshoot websites |
| + | Integrated Search Bar | Includes a search bar directly in the user interface, making it easy to search the web without navigating to a search engine’s website |
| + | Download Manager | Built-in download manager for managing files downloaded |
| + | Offline Browsing | View cached versions of previously visited pages even without an internet connection |
| - | Security Vulnerabilities | Faced security vulnerabilities over the years, making it less secure compared to other modern browsers |
| - | Outdated Rendering Engine | Older rendering engine, resulting in compatibility issues with modern web standards |
| - | Limited Support for Modern Web Features | Less functional compared to modern browsers |
| - | Slow Performance | Slowness and more crashes compared to modern browsers significantly impact usability |
| - | Limited Add-On Support | Lacks support for add-ons, which limits its extensibility and customization options |
| - | Inefficient Memory Management | Memory management was less efficient, causing occasional crashes and slowdowns |
| - | Inconsistent CSS Support | Varying levels of support for CSS properties, lead to inconsistent rendering across different websites |
| - | No Sync Across Devices | Does not offer synchronization of bookmarks, history, and settings across devices |
System Requirements
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| 1 | Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 PC |
| 2 | 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2 |
| 3 | 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) |
| 4 | 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) |
| 5 | Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver |
| 6 | Internet connection and a compatible pointing device |
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| 2 | 1 gigahertz (GHz) 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor |
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| 5 | Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitor with 256 colors |
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| 7 | CD-ROM drive (if installation is done from a CD-ROM) |
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| 1 | A Windows 8 or Windows RT PC |
| 2 | 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2 |
| 3 | 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) |
| 4 | 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) |
| 5 | Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver |
| 6 | Internet connection and a compatible pointing device |
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| 7 | CD-ROM drive (if installation is done from a CD-ROM) |
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| 7 | CD-ROM drive (if installation is done from a CD-ROM) |
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| 2 | 233 megahertz (MHz) processor or higher (Pentium processor recommended) |
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Ratings
3.265
| Cloudwards | 1.55 based on professional's opinion |
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| FileHippo | 8.010 based on 211 reviews |
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| FileHorse | 7.610 based on 305 reviews |
| FileHorse | 6.810 based on 120 reviews |
| FileHorse | 6.210 based on 116 reviews |
| G2CROWD | 2.45 based on 160 reviews |
| PCMag | 4.05 based on professional's opinion |
| Softonic | 7.010 based on 4451 reviews |
| Softonic | 7.010 based on 6305 reviews |
| Softonic | 7.010 based on 3876 reviews |
| Softonic | 6.010 based on 3005 reviews |
| Softonic | 8.010 based on 1904 reviews |
| Softonic | 4.010 based on 2069 reviews |
| TopTenReviews | 4.45 based on professional's opinion |
Developer
Written in
C++ (Triedent, Chankra), JavaScript (Chakra)
Initial Release
16 August 1995
Repository
Internet Explorer being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.