Does Windows XP support Internet Explorer 8?
If you have Windows XP, this means your computer will no longer receive automatic updates from Microsoft, including potentially important security fixes. This also means Microsoft will no longer support Internet Explorer 8, the default web browser for Windows XP.
Can you still use Internet Explorer after it retires?
Users will still see the Internet Explorer icon on their devices (such as on the taskbar or in the Start menu) but if they click to open Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge will open instead with easy access to IE mode.
What will happen when Internet Explorer is retired?
Eventually, Internet Explorer will be disabled permanently as part of a future Windows Update, at which point the Internet Explorer icons on users’ devices will be removed.
How do I install Internet Explorer 8 on Windows XP SP2?
Installing Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP SP2: First, you should ensure that your current Windows XP Operating System is up to date and that Service Pack 2 is installed. The complete installation package is of course available directly from Microsoft.
How do I Download Service Pack 3 for Internet Explorer 8?
Windows XP Service Pack 3 This update applies to Internet Explorer 8 with the following operating systems: Windows XP SP3 Install Instructions Click the Downloadbutton on this page to start the download, or choose a different language from the drop-down list and click Go.
What version of Internet Explorer is used on Windows XP?
The IE8 Web Browser is commonly used by those running Microsoft’s Windows Vista Operating Systems. However, Windows XP users can enjoy the benefits of using Internet Explorer Beta 1 as well. The version of Windows Internet Explorer 8 outlined below will run on a Windows XP or XP Pro system with Service Pack 2 installed.
What is Windows Internet Explorer 8 (final release)?
Windows Internet Explorer 8 (final release) is the current browser from Microsoft (Internet Explorer 9 is in beta). This version of Windows Internet Explorer 8 will only run on Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or 3 installed. There is a separate version for Windows Vista.