How to Get and Use Internet Explorer for Windows 10?

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How to Get and Use Internet Explorer for Windows 10?
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If you are using the web, you must have known about ‘Internet Explorer,’ one of the oldest web browsers in the world. Internet Explorer has been gaining a lot of users since 1995, and by 2003, it had almost 95% of the online users using it. However, it has been recently declared that IE will be retiring on June 15, 2022.

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Though Internet Explorer will be retired, it will still be used by several government organizations and corporates to operate their daily business activities. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you are planning to use Internet Explorer on your Windows 10 system.

How to Get and Use Internet Explorer for Windows 10?

Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 is not Internet Explorer.

A few people misunderstand that Microsoft Edge is the Internet Explorer and get confused about why it differs from IE.

However, Microsoft Edge is the latest browser launched by Microsoft. To make the users more accustomed to the new Edge browser, Microsoft has made it a default browser for Windows 10 and above users.

Windows 10 users can still find the Internet Explorer browser on their systems. We have listed two ways to find Internet Explorer for Windows 10 and use it.

Methods to Use Internet Explorer for Windows 10

Method 1: Pin Internet Explorer Browser to the Taskbar

In most cases, Internet Explorer is by default installed on Windows 10 systems. In this case, you just need to enter ‘Internet Explorer’ in your Windows search bar and pin it to the taskbar for ease of use.

Here is how you can do that:

  • Firstly, type ‘Internet Explorer’ in the search bar of Windows 10. In most cases, Internet Explorer pops up immediately.
How to Get and Use Internet Explorer for Windows 10?
  • Now, right-click on the Internet Explorer browser and select the option ‘Pin to taskbar’.
How to Get and Use Internet Explorer for Windows 10?

Doing this will help you pin Internet Explorer to the taskbar, as shown in the image below.

How to Get and Use Internet Explorer for Windows 10?

Method 2: Manually Find the Internet Explorer on Windows 10

If Internet Explorer does not appear after following the first method, try using the manual method to find it. Here is the process:

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  • Click on the ‘Start’ button of Windows 10 and navigate to the ‘All Apps’ section as shown in the image.
How to Get and Use Internet Explorer for Windows 10?
  • Now, scroll down till you find the option ‘Windows Accessories’. Click on it.
How to Get and Use Internet Explorer for Windows 10?
  • Under the drop-down of the ‘Windows Accessories’ option, you can find the Internet Explorer browser for Windows 10.
How to Get and Use Internet Explorer for Windows 10?
  • Now, right-click on Internet Explorer and pin it to the taskbar.

How to Install Internet Explorer For Windows 10?

You can install Internet Explorer on Windows 10 by following the process given below:

  • Firstly, open the ‘Control Panel’ on your Windows system by clicking on the ‘Start’ button.
  • Now, navigate to the option ‘Programs and Features’ as shown in the image given below.
How to Get and Use Internet Explorer for Windows 10?
  • Now, click on the option ‘Turn Windows Features On or Off.’
How to Get and Use Internet Explorer for Windows 10?
  • Here, you can find the list of programs available on your Windows 10 system. Now, manually scroll down and check for the Internet Explorer option. Click on it and Enable.
How to Get and Use Internet Explorer for Windows 10?
  • After you click ‘OK’, the installation will be completed.

Pros and Cons of Using an Internet Explorer

Pros
  • The Internet Explorer works pretty well on any version of Windows. This is why most government organizations and corporates prefer using it over the other browsers.

  • Since there are not many add-ons for this browser, most of the time, it is not underpowered like other browsers.

Cons
  • Due to the lack of updates from the developers of the Internet Explorer, this is not a secure browser to make any kinds of business browsing activities.

  • It is not a feature-rich browser compared to other latest browsers like Chrome, Mozilla, etc.,

Conclusion

Now that you know where to find Internet Explorer and how to use Internet Explorer for Windows 10, we recommend you go ahead and install it for your basic browsing activities. Also, for ease of use, pin it to the taskbar.

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