Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer is a series of graphical web browsers developed by Microsoft
Features
Internet Explorer(since v10) (formerly Microsoft Internet Explorer(v6 & earlier) and Windows Internet Explorer(v7, 8, 9), commonly abbreviated IE or MSIE) is a series of graphical web browsers developed by Microsoft and included in the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems. Internet Explorer was once the most widely used web browser, attaining a peak of about 95% usage share by 2003. It is based on Trident layout engine and Chankra JavaScript engine. The browser is discontinued, but still maintained.
On March 17, 2015, Microsoft announced that Microsoft Edge would replace Internet Explorer as the default browser on its Windows 10 devices.
System Requirements
| # | Minimum |
|---|---|
| 1 | Computer/processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) |
| 2 | Operating system: Windows 10 (32-bit or 64-bit); Windows 8.1 Update (32-bit or 64-bit); Windows 7 with SP1 (32-bit or 64-bit); Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 (64-bit only) |
| 3 | Memory: Windows 10 (32-bit)-1 GB; Windows 10 (64-bit)-2 GB; Windows 8.1 Update (32-bit)-1 GB; Windows 8.1 Update (64-bit)-2 GB; Windows 7 with SP1 (32-bit or 64-bit)-512 MB; Windows Server 2012 R2-512 MB; Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 (64-bit only)-512 MB |
| 4 | Hard drive space: Windows 10 (32-bit)-16 GB; Windows 10 (64-bit)-20 GB; Windows 8.1 Update (32-bit)-16 GB; Windows 8.1 Update (64-bit)-20 GB; Windows 7 with SP1 (32-bit)-70 MB; Windows 7 with SP1 (64-bit)-120 MB; Windows Server 2012 R2-32 GB; Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 (64-bit only)-200 MB |
| 5 | Drive: CD-ROM drive (if installing from a CD-ROM) |
| 6 | Display: Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitor with 256 colors |
| 7 | Peripherals: Internet connection and a compatible pointing device |
Ratings
Developer
Microsoft Corporation
Written in
C++ (Triedent, Chankra), JavaScript (Chakra)
Initial Release
16 August 1995, 23 April 1996
Repository
Internet Explorer being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.
License
Proprietary
Categories
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