Are you using Internet Explorer 8, 9 or 10? If yes, it's time to move on. These web browsers are now officially old, so old that even Microsoft is stopping the support for them. Microsoft is pulling the plug for all Internet Explorer versions except for version 11 on January 12.
This means that after January 12 Microsoft will stop updating all Internet Explorer versions except 11. In other words this means if you use Internet Explorer you should move the latest version or else your computer will be vulnerable to and hapless against cyber security threats.
With Microsoft stopping support, you won't receive any security updates or technical assistance for older versions of Internet Explorer other than the version11. "Internet Explorer 11 is the last version of Internet Explorer, and will continue to receive security updates, compatibility fixes, and technical support on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10", reads Microsoft webpage.
"Regular security updates help protect computers from malicious attacks, so upgrading and staying current is important", it added.
Though most of the older version would not be able to enjoy Microsoft security blanket, company is making exceptions. For example: Explorer 9 on Windows Vista will continue to receive updates and assistance from Microsoft even after January 12. The reason why version 9 is favoured is because it is the latest compatible version for Windows Vista.
Though Microsoft had earlier also announced this shift, the move is going to affect nearly 340 million people. According to a website's estimation nearly 340 million people are using older versions of Internet explorer and in December alone, 42.5% of all IE users ran the older versions of the browser.
While enterprises with more than 500 employees, which are looking for updates before the shut off will be helped by Microsoft, the regular users can also expect 'End-of-life' software on their systems on January 12 to upgrade their browsers
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