"Internet Explorer will end support in 2022, here are the steps to prepare for it"

According to Microsoft, Internet Explorer will be retired and will no longer be supported as of June 15, 2022. What does this mean? Can you continue using the browser on your computer? Or what are your options to address this issue?

On this page, we'll address some of the main questions that most IE users might have, such as what you should do and how to deal with the end of support for Internet Explorer.

And if you're one of them, come with me as we try to find out why. Let's get started.

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Has Internet Explorer Died?

For now, Internet Explorer is not quite dead. Until June 15, 2022, Microsoft will continue to support IE users around the world with online browsing and search capabilities.

Microsoft has confirmed that the Internet Explorer 11 desktop app will retire and be unsupported as of June 15, 2022. This will impact a range of users, including:

- Windows 10 (version 20H2 or later) - Windows 8.1 Update - Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) - Windows Server 2012 R2 - Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

If you use one of those, you have probably received notices from Microsoft urging you to switch from IE to Edge or another browser.

What happens when Internet Explorer reaches end of life?

Some of you might be wondering what will happen if Internet Explorer goes away. Here are some of the things that could – or already have – happened to you:

- Microsoft will no longer support Internet Explorer (IE). - No new updates or security patches will be provided for IE. - Microsoft may issue a final security update when IE's end-of-life cycle arrives. - Microsoft or Windows might prompt businesses and IT departments to migrate their environments, systems, and websites to Edge or other browsers. - The online landscape could become more complicated, and users continuing with IE may be more susceptible to viruses. - After losing support, ad-blocking capabilities in the browser might also weaken.

Will I be able to use Internet Explorer after June 2022?

Some of you may wonder. The answer is yes.

Though IE has reached the end of its life, it will continue to be served to global users, owing to its continued use by enterprises. And, until Windows itself reaches its end of support, versions of that operating system that are still receiving Microsoft updates will continue to get security patches for Internet Explorer.

Note that Microsoft will not add new features to IE, which remains in use by some Windows users.

# Is Internet Explorer Being Removed?

For now, Internet Explorer remains available for free download and installation from the Microsoft support page.

https://support.microsoft.com/zh-cn/windows/internet-explorer-downloads-d49e1f0d-571c-9a7b-d97e-be248806ca70#ID0EBBD=Windows_7

To use the latest version of this browser, visit this page to download the latest version of IE for your computer.

So, to answer the question, no, Internet Explorer is not going away – at least not entirely. While Microsoft will no longer issue security updates or new features, that does not mean that the venerable browser will vanish. Optimistically, it will continue to serve those running older versions of Windows for a decade or more.

What should I do when Internet Explorer reaches end of life?

So, the big question: What will you do when IE finally kicks the bucket on your PC or laptop?

Experienced Windows users might know how to get their favorites, downloads, accounts, and passwords out of Internet Explorer. If you don't, that's okay.

It's a checklist of things you can go through and see what you might want to save or export from Internet Explorer:

• Saved passwords and logins in Internet Explorer.
• Export bookmarks from IE and import them into other browsers.
• Back up downloaded files.

How can you export these essentials from Internet Explorer and transfer them to another browser? For instance, moving IE content to Edge, migrating Internet Explorer data to Chrome, or switching your IE favorites to Firefox?

There are two ways to help.

#1. Manually Exporting Bookmarklets to Other Browsers

You can choose to manually export your bookmarks, accounts, passwords, and downloads from Internet Explorer and import them into your new browser.

#2. Utilize App and Data Migration Tools for Assistance

With the help of the Todo PCTrans tool, you can directly access files, folders, apps, and even browser content on your PC and transfer them all to a new location on your PC or to a new PC with ease.

You can use this tool to move everything from one computer to another, including IE browser data (such as the Downloads folder).

Another tool you can try is the Key Finder utility, a reliable Windows product key finder. Its 'Internet & Network Password' feature can effortlessly help you quickly view and find all your IE accounts and passwords with just one click.

You can also export and save all important data to a local file as a backup or to easily transfer them to a new web browser without any complicated procedures.

Internet Explorer is retiring, and your digital life will go on with new browsers

While Internet Explorer is being retired, your digital life goes on. To help with that transition, Microsoft has introduced the Edge browser as a replacement, so users can migrate the essentials from IE, like accounts and passwords, bookmarks, and even downloaded content, to this new browser or another one.

To safeguard your personal and business data, it's advisable to act promptly. Start by downloading and installing your preferred web browser on your computer. Next, you can manually transfer or use an automated tool like Todo PCTrans to switch or migrate your IE data to the new browser.