There are many things that should be aware of when it comes to computer. Did you know? It is also important to keep yourself up to date about all the news regarding computer. Lately, there has been news for all Windows 7 and 8 users to upgrade to Internet Explorer 11. Of course, it is something that you should care to read about. You might never realize it before, but without upgrading it, you might encounter some problems.
Why Should We Upgrade It?
Yes, there are definitely some reasons why we should upgrade to Internet Explorer 11. Need to be known, Microsoft has officially announced that they will stop their support on Internet Explorer 7 through Internet Explorer 10. This means that Microsoft won’t be releasing security update patches for the browser anymore. That is why there is a need for you to upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer we are talking about here.
However, it is not something that applies to the Internet Explorer users only. Even Windows users, who have the older version running in their computer without them using it, are obliged to update to Internet Explorer version 11. Are you wondering why? It is because you won’t be able to service some security-based Windows components, including the rendering engine of JavaScript/HTML, Web Browser control, Internet Protocol Handler of Windows, etc.
Upgrading Your Internet Explorer
The controllers, handlers, and rendering engines we are talking about earlier are something that your computer will rely on to access the internet. When your Windows system is not either version 10 or Edge, the computer will need the help of the technologies in Internet Explorer. So, rather than having one or two problems later, it is best to upgrade your Internet Explorer as soon as possible. Of course, it is if you want smooth access to Internet.
Are you confused as to how you can upgrade your internet explorer? Let me show you the way to set your Internet Explorer to automatic upgrade. Here we go.
- Click Start icon and select Internet Explorer or you can simply open your Internet Explorer icon on your desktop.
- Find the gear icon in the upper right corner and click it.
- Select About Internet Explorer.
- Check the box of Install new versions automatically.
- Click close and you are done with it.
