Microsoft today announced that it will end support for older versions of Internet Explorer starting January 12, 2016, so users will need to continue using only the latest supported versions of the Internet software. This essentially means that Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8 users will need to upgrade to Internet Explorer 11 by the deadline to continue receiving technical support and security updates.
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The tech giant also states that "after January 12, 2016, only the latest version of Internet Explorer available for a supported operating system will receive technical support and security updates." This means that users will need to upgrade if a newer version, such as Internet Explorer 12, becomes available and it supports Windows 7 SP1. In the case of Windows Vista SP2, users will need to upgrade to Internet Explorer 11 if no newer version of the software is available.
Going forward, Microsoft recommends enabling automatic updating to ensure computers are updated to the latest version of the web browser. You can also update manually using IE 11's standalone installer, which you can find on this Microsoft webpage.
While it may seem that Microsoft is forcing its users to migrate, this is a good thing. Today, the digital world is growing rapidly, billions of people use the internet through connected devices such as phones, tablets and laptops to access cloud services and applications, and a modern web browser is a key component of a fast, secure and reliable experience. The company's continued support of older browsers makes it harder for developers to take advantage of new web standards and forces them to do more unnecessary work.
