Microsoft Internet Explorer

Question

Will Microsoft continue to release security patches and updates to Microsoft internet explorer 11?

I've read the Lifecycle FAQ - Internet Explorer and Edge, but couldn't understand if Microsoft will continue to release security patches and update to Internet Explorer 11 or not. if not which date was the last update has been or will be released.

Answer 1

Hi @Lugain Natto ,

Internet Explorer 11 will continue receiving security updates and technical support for the lifecycle of the version of Windows on which it is installed.

For more information:

What is the Lifecycle policy for Internet Explorer?
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/faq/internet-explorer-microsoft-edge

Also have a look at the following announcement:

Microsoft 365 apps say farewell to Internet Explorer 11 and Windows 10 sunsets Microsoft Edge Legacy
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/microsoft-365-apps-say-farewell-to-internet-explorer-11-and/ba-p/1591666

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Best regards,
Leon

Answer 2

Hi,

Thanks for posting in Q&A platform.

Will Microsoft continue to release security patches and updates to Microsoft internet explorer 11?

Yes. Security updates, compatibility fixes, and technical support continues for IE 11 on Windows 7, 8.1, and 10.

Internet Explorer 11 will continue receiving security updates and technical support for the lifecycle of the version of Windows on which it is installed. IE 11 is available via Microsoft Update Catalog, Windows Update and Windows Server Update Service (WSUS).

Best Regards,
Sunny

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