Since January 12, 2016, the latest version of Internet Explorer, which only supports the operating system, will receive technical support and security updates. Internet Explorer 11 is the latest 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.
This means that you should take action. After January 12, 2016, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or technical support for the early versions of Internet Explorer. Security updates are used to patch up vulnerabilities that may be exploited by malware, so as to help improve the security of users and their data. Regular security updates help protect computers from malicious attacks, so upgrading and keeping up to date is very important.
Small and medium enterprises:There are many options for small and medium-sized enterprises that consider browser upgrading. Small and medium-sized organizations without Web applications (below 500 employees) can use automatic update to update automatically. For small and medium enterprises that rely on existing Web applications, they can look for Microsoft certification partners to understand the best solution that meets their business needs.
Enterprise customer:Microsoft provides a wealth of technical resources, tools, and expert guidance for large organizations (employees over 500 people) to help them easily deploy and manage Windows, Office, and Internet Explorer products and technologies. Understand your migration and deployment plan by contacting your Microsoft sales representative, Microsoft Services department or Microsoft certification partner. Learn how to try and deploy the latest version of Edge by visiting TechNet.
The early version of Internet Explorer running after January 12, 2016 may expose you to potential risks, such as:
Security:Without critical browser security updates, your PC may be vulnerable to attacks by harmful viruses, spyware, and other malware, which can steal or damage your business data and information.
Compliance:Companies that need to comply with regulatory requirements (such as HIPAA) should perform due diligence to assess whether they use unsupported software to meet compliance requirements.
Lack of independent software (ISV) support:Many independent software vendors (ISV) no longer support the early versions of Internet Explorer. For example, Office 365 uses modern Web standards and runs best when used with the latest browsers.