Along with the update of Service Pack 3 in Windows XP, it became possible to install the eighth version Internet Explorer... Many people use third-party browsers, but some programs need this component to work properly.

Browser installation

The first thing to check is the Windows XP version. As mentioned above, the eighth IE is only supported on Service Pack 3. Further updates are made in the following order:

The result of the described actions will be getting IE8 for Windows XP. Now all system components that work on its basis will function correctly. No errors or failures should occur. However, if there is a problem, try to fix it using the methods described in the next section.

Potential problems and solutions

When installing or using Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP, some difficulties and problems may arise. Frequently encountered problems will be discussed below.

Problem 1: Current language

When installing IE, it is very important to keep the language of the installer and the system identical. If you are originally from a foreign Windows version localized with MultilingualUserInterface or a similar tool, the Russian-language installer will issue a corresponding error. In this case, it is worth downloading english version distribution kit and try to install it. In this case, the problem will disappear.

Problem 2: Can't install on Win XP

During the installation process, a message may appear that the Internet Explorer does not work in the current OS. The reason for this error can be two circumstances: the system is older than Win XP, or there is no Service Pack 3 (abbreviated as SP3).

The first thing to do is make sure you actually have XP installed. You can view this information in the section "System" which is located in Control panels.If so, then it needs to be updated to the latest version. This can be done using the built-in tools of the system, as well as manually, in which you need to download the distribution kit and install it yourself.

You can also perform a clean installation of Vin, then you do not have to update it. But this solution is preferable for experienced users.

Problem 3: Skype

Skype uses Internet Explorer at the authorization stage. This component is required for the program to connect to the login server. If the built-in browser is not updated to the latest version or is not configured correctly, then various problems may arise.

The first step in this case is to download Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP, and then install it. If the error persists, go to Internet Options and reset them to their original values.
Remember to restart your computer at the end.

Internet Explorer (IE) was originally built into all Windows operating systems and early Apple products - initially, users had no choice. The browser had a minimal the necessary tools to work with web resources. Of course, over time, the software was repeatedly updated and improved, the emergence of new browsers created conditions for competition, which the software simply inevitably had to meet new technological requirements. You can download Internet Explorer for Windows XP / 7/8/10 from our website using the official developer link.

On this moment the browser is among the most popular, and the version of IE 6.0 has not had updates for more than 5 years, which is recorded in the book of records.

V latest versions the browser has the ability to work with tabs, filtering harmful content, RSS aggregator. Internet Explorer can be downloaded for free on Windows 7 and higher right now.

Functional

The Internet Explorer browser has full functionality for full-fledged work with web resources, intuitively clear interface... Built-in acceleration helps loading data. The system of favorite sites allows you to save frequently visited resources in permanent access, and the built-in search engine in the address bar helps you find necessary information very fast.

An interesting innovation is the built-in "performance advisor" that helps you identify components that are overpowering and disable them. Internet Explorer can be downloaded from the link on our website.

Official website: https://support.microsoft.com/ru-ru/products/internet-explorer

Advantages and disadvantages

The browser has the following advantages:

• there is usually no need to download Internet Explorer on Windows, since it is a built-in software designation in this operating system,
• two-layer encryption system provides high level confidentiality when working with various resources,
• By default, the browser supports Active X and has parental controls.

Among the shortcomings of Internet Explorer are the following:

• the browser is mono-platform, in other words, it is intended only for the Windows operating system,
• the program supports HTML5 standards only partially, not yet fully meeting all modern requirements,
• network threats pose some danger, since for IE it is very important to protect the operating system as a whole, due to the tight integration of the browser with the system,
• with a relatively cumbersome interface, the choice of add-ons and extensions available for installation is very small,
• the browser is created on the Javascript engine, which is not very fast and at the same time often creates problems for developers software dictating their strict rules.

System requirements

To download Internet Explorer to your computer, you only need the minimum system requirements: Windows XP operating system in 32 bit.

How to install Internet Explorer on Windows 10, 8, 7

Internet Explorer is installed using the standard installation wizard after downloading installation file, which can be obtained both from the official site and from any resource that provides such an opportunity. When installing the browser, you should carefully monitor the marks at various points so as not to download unnecessary software.

How to delete

There are two main ways to uninstall a program.

Through the "Start" menu in the "Control Panel" you need to find the section with the installation and removal of programs - the exact name may differ depending on the system. Find the browser in the automatically generated list of installed software and click "Remove" or "Uninstall".

Exists special programs designed to uninstall software. Such programs are not only intuitive and convenient to remove any software, but also clean up the leftovers. remote programs, registry entries and other residual data that can remain in the system after uninstalling programs and slow down the entire system.

How to delete cookies and clear cache

In order to delete cookies, you need to enter the main browser menu - an icon in the form of a gear with the signature "Service". In the drop-down menu, you need to select the "Browser options" section, in the "Browser history" tab, you must check the item "Delete browser history on exit" then "Delete". In a new dialog box, you need to select the desired sections to clean up.

To clear the cache, you need to go through the following path: "Service" - "Internet Options" - "General" - "Browsing history" - "Delete ...". In a new window, a list of data available for cleaning will be generated: from temporary files to inPrivate filtering data. In this section, you can also delete saved passwords. Having marked all the necessary items, confirm the changes by pressing the "Delete" button.

The cache can be cleared without opening a browser. To do this, you need to go to the "Start" menu, go to the "Control Panel", select the section "Network and Internet" - "Internet property" - "Delete browsing history and cookies". Then you can follow the instructions described above.

Do not forget that when the cache is completely cleared, passwords to sites may be lost, so it is advisable to save authorization data on other media - paper or electronic.

How to view history

Open the Internet Explorer browser and click on the icon with an asterisk in the upper right part of the browser workspace and go to the "Journal" section. In a new dialog box that opens, select the desired time period for which you want to display the history.

You can view the history of the web browser in another way: at the top of the program, click the "Tools" button, select "Browser Panels" - "History".

You can also use a combination of hot Ctrl keys+ Shift + H.

Browser history will be filtered by time periods, and all specified sites are available for instant transition from the "History". You can set the sorting type yourself - by attendance, dates, sites.

How to clear history

In order to clear the history of visited resources, open Internet Explorer and click the gear image - "Service" (the same result will be if you use the Alt + X hotkey combination).

In the drop-down menu go to the "Security" section, then "Delete browser history ...". To open the specified section, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Del. In a new dialog box that opens, select the desired items and confirm the action with the "Delete" button.

The above method for clearing the browsing history is not the only one. You can also use the menu bar to clear the history of visited sites. Having opened the "Security" section, go to the "Delete browser history ..." item. However, the Menu Bar itself is sometimes not displayed at the top of the workspace; to display it, right-click and click the "Menu Bar" item in the drop-down menu.

If necessary, then there is a way to delete browsing history selectively. To do this, you need to click on the icon with the image of an asterisk (or use the Alt + C keys), and go to the "Journal" tab. Find in the generated list the resource that you want to remove from the browsing history, right-click and select “Delete” from the drop-down menu.

Initially, sites are sorted by date of visit, but the user can change the sorting type.

How to find out the version

By downloading Internet Explorer to Windows computer 7, 8, 10, you may want to know the current version of the browser. To do this, you need to open the "Service", select the "About" section in the menu. As a result, a page opens, which will contain basic information about the browser - Current version assembly. The common version usually appears in the program name itself or on the Internet Explorer logo, and the page found displays the exact version of the program.

You can also find out the exact version of the browser using the Menu bar, selecting the "Help" item and the "About" section.

How to disable offline mode

The offline function makes it possible to view resources that have already been viewed without going online. V Internet versions Explorer 11 does not have this feature, however, if you are using IE 9, the browser may enter offline mode independently and this can interfere with working with Internet resources. Therefore, using the example of version 9 of the browser, you can see how to disable offline mode.

In the upper left corner of the browser, click "File", in the dialog box that opens, uncheck the box "Work offline".

Internet Explorer is a browser developed by Microsoft for use in operating Windows systems, Mac OS and UNIX. IE, in addition to displaying web pages, performs other functions in the operating system, including updating the OS.

Internet Explorer 9 was designed to bring a lot of new things to web development by adding SVG support, embedding experimental HTML 5 features, and enabling hardware acceleration for Direct2D graphics. It is in the last option that the problem of incompatibility between Internet Exploper 9 and Windows XP lies.

XP uses video card driver models that do not support the Direct2D API. It simply cannot be implemented, which is why IE 9 was not released for Win XP. From the above, we draw a simple conclusion: it is impossible to install the ninth version of this browser on Windows XP. Even if by some miracle you succeed, then it will not work normally or will refuse to start at all.

Conclusion

As we have already said, IE 9 is not intended for XP, but there are "craftsmen" who offer "fixed" distributions for installation on this OS. Do not download or install such packages under any circumstances, this is cheating. Remember that Explorer not only shows pages on the Internet, but also participates in the operation of the system, and so, an incompatible distribution kit can lead to serious problems, up to and including loss of performance. Therefore, use what you have (IE 8) or upgrade to a more modern OS.

Browser overview

Internet Explorer is an excellent browser with all the features you need to comfortable work on the Internet. Experts have recorded that in 2018 the number of users using this browser is more than 15%.

Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7/8/10

• Improved JavaScript Charka engine.
• Added support for WebGL and High DPI.

Internet Explorer 9 for Windows 8/7 / Vista

• Optimized Tracking Protection.
• Added new web standards.
• Improved support for CSS3, SVG, and HTML5.

Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP

• Internet Explorer now automatically repairs tabs in the event of a crash.
• Optimized address bar.
• Added InPrivate mode to hide website browsing history.

Internet Explorer is the default built-in browser for Windows XP and other editions of Windows. Microsoft is actively developing its own line of IE browsers for Internet sites, later in the top ten, called Edge, but in fact, it remained the same IE just slightly modified. This browser is not particularly popular among users, and the further, the fewer sites support it. You cannot remove it or install it, since it is a program built into the system, part of the OS itself, but it can be disabled or updated to more later version... And also remove the latest updates if you liked the earlier releases. For XP operating systems, IE support was discontinued in 2014, and versions after Internet Explorer 8 are no longer available for these operating systems. That is, download IE for Windows XP last issue is no longer possible.

How to remove Internet Explorer for Windows XP

By default, when installing Windows XP on the system will be the last IE 8 web browser available for that operating system. Last update for the old OS, you need to remove it.

• Open the menu “ Start».
• Next, click on the button " Control Panel».
• Further "".

• Find Internet Explorer 8 in the list of programs and click " Delete».

• The system will notify that uninstalling the update may affect some programs, as well as previously installed components, we agree and remove.

Disable IE in Windows XP

After restarting Windows XP, Internet Explorer 6 version will be active; it can no longer be removed, but it can be disabled.

• To do this, open again " Start».
• Then we click on the shortcut “ Control Panel».
• Further, " Installation and removal of programms».
• Here we switch to the category " Installing Windows components».
• Uncheck IE then confirm your choice.

After that, the built-in Internet Explorer for Windows XP will completely disappear from the toolbar, as well as from the Start menu.

Do not forget to download another browser first, otherwise it will be problematic to browse the Internet without a browser. You can turn it back on in the same way.