Microsoft has decided to end support for Internet Explorer. The browser has been around for nearly 25 years, but its use has declined in recent years as Google's Chrome and Mozilla's Firefox have gained traction. Internet Explorer will be retired and will no longer be supported on June 15, 2022.
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According to Microsoft, Internet Explorer 11 will no longer be supported by Microsoft 365 and other applications starting August 17, 2021. The desktop browser will be retired on June 15, 2022. Note that the retirement does not affect Windows 10 LTSC or Server Internet Explorer 11 desktop apps. The company added that it also does not affect the MSHTML engine (Trident).
Microsoft company notes that the Edge browser's Internet Explorer mode ("IE mode") is built in, so you can access those Internet Explorer-based websites and apps from the browser.
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“Today, we’re on the next stage of that journey: we’re announcing that the future of Internet Explorer on Windows 10 lies in Microsoft Edge. Not only is Microsoft Edge a faster, more secure, and more modern browsing experience than Internet Explorer, it’s also able to address a key problem: compatibility for older websites and apps,” the company said in a post.
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In fact, the retirement of Internet Explorer is long overdue. The company is making efforts to encourage users to upgrade to a more modern browser, Edge.
Information source: tech.hindustantimes.com
