Microsoft recently announced that desktop applications for Certain versions of Windows 10 Internet Explorer 11 will be retired on June 15, 2022. Traditional Internet Explorer based websites and applications will continue to use Microsoft Edge’s built-in Internet Explorer mode.
Microsoft specifically explained that it will continue to divest from Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) and Microsoft Edge Legacy to the new Microsoft Edge. Microsoft Edge with IE mode is officially replacing Internet Explorer 11 desktop applications on Windows 10. As a result, Internet Explorer 11 desktop applications for some versions of Windows 10 will be discontinued and retired on June 15, 2022.
This retirement does not affect Windows 10 LTSC or Server Internet Explorer 11 desktop applications on the market. It also does not affect the MSHTML (Trident) engine. For a complete list within the scope of this announcement, as well as other technical questions, see the FAQ.
At the time of the announcement, Internet Explorer 11 desktop applications were still unaffected on some Windows versions. Windows 8.1, Windows 7 Extended Security Updates, Windows 10 Server SAC, and Windows 10 IoT Long-term Servicing Channel (LTSC), Windows 10 Server LTSC, Windows 10 Client LTSC. Windows 10 LSTC can be used in long-lived devices such as MRI machines and air traffic control systems. In August 2021, Microsoft 365 will end support for Internet Explorer 11.
Microsoft Edge’s IE mode provides built-in support for traditional web sites and applications that still need Internet Explorer. For example, Edge independently supports ActiveX controls, a technology introduced in 1996. Support for legacy applications is especially important for enterprises, which Microsoft estimates have an average of 1,678 legacy applications.
In addition to compatibility with legacy IE applications, Microsoft cites two advantages of switching to dual-engine Microsoft Edge. First, IE users will be able to enjoy the modern features that the Edge browser regularly offers. This includes productivity features such as Edge collections, which allow you to organize ideas, or browser TAB management (vertical tabs, putting tabs to sleep, and improving speed by saving system resources). Second, IE users will benefit from Microsoft Edge’s agility in responding to reported security issues. The announcement post explained.
Internet Explorer 11 packages security updates every month, and Microsoft Edge can issue security patches for instant vulnerabilities within days, if not hours.
Edge’s IE mode itself will be supported until at least the end of 2029, giving IT departments extra time to transition to traditional applications.
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