As Internet Explorer has officially retired this Wednesday, June 15, 2022, Microsoft is starting to automatically redirect users from the old browser to Edge.
Already in 2020, Microsoft announced the disappearance of Internet Explorer, the famous browser, in favor of Microsoft Edge. And whileIE was supposed to say goodbye in August 2021the navigator was able to enjoy a year of respite.
However, this reprieve is coming to an end and Internet Explorer is officially retiring this Wednesday, June 15, 2022 after a 27-year career. Indeed, Microsoft had confirmed that Internet Explorer would definitely be dead on that date. However, the migration may take time, since millions of PCs are resisting and still use the old browser from the Redmond company.
According to a study by Lansweeper, 47% of Windows 10 PCs still use Internet Explorer daily. These are mostly units used by businesses. To speed up the process, Microsoft will start automatically redirecting Internet Explorer users to Edge In the coming months.
Microsoft launches the 1st stage before the permanent removal of Internet Explorer
This is the first step with a total and permanent removal of Internet Explorer of all Windows devices in circulation. “Eventually, Internet Explorer will be permanently disabled as part of a future Windows update, and Internet Explorer icons on their devices will then be removed.” says Sean Lyndersay, general manager of Microsoft Edge Enterprise.
In fact, consumers and businesses will soon see an invitation to switch to Edge. Note that the process of redirecting to Edge will allow transfer all your data such as passwords, favorites and Internet Explorer settings. Furthermore, an option “Reload in Internet Explorer mode” will be present in the toolbar to facilitate access to this special mode integrated into Edge. It supports older ActiveX controls still used by many sites.
It should be noted that all supported versions of Windows 10 Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education and IoT are affected by the retirement of Internet Explorer. Windows 11 has already given up on Internet Explorer since its launch.
“Internet Explorer will not be immediately removed on all of these versions today, but users will be gradually redirected to Microsoft Edge on all of these devices over the coming months.” confirmed Sean Lyndersay.
Source : The Verge
