New - fast, flexible, supporting all modern standards and in some ways ahead of its time browser. However, the new product has some drawbacks that prevent the product from getting maximum ratings.

Consider a review of the Internet Explorer 10 web browser from CNET.

Installation

If you are using a Windows 8 computer, a separate installation of IE10 is not required. The browser is built directly into the system and fully supports the new Metro interface.

If you are using Windows 7, you need to go through the standard application installation procedure. You can download IE10 from the support resource Windows Update or from our website, and after installing the browser, you must restart your computer. This presents a certain inconvenience to users who interrupt their workflow, especially given the fact that competitive products do not require a system reboot after installation. Be that as it may, the list of significant improvements IE10 has over IE9 is impressive.

IE10 has another disadvantage regarding system requirements... The browser can only be installed on Windows 7 and Windows 8. IE10 will not install on Vista and XP, because Microsoft has dropped their support. However, IE10's direct competitors - Chrome, Firefox and Opera work fine on both XP and Windows Vista.

This strategy was also used in the development of the IE9 browser, which also did not support XP, but worked in Windows Vista. Thus, the last working version of the browser on Windows XP is Internet Explorer 8. Microsoft all possible ways tries to accelerate the obsolescence of previous generations of OS using a strategy similar to Apple. Indeed, after the release of Windows 7, about 50% of Windows XP users switched to new system... However, CNET considers it wrong to refuse users to install a new, faster and more secure browser just because they are using an outdated system. If competitors were successful in supporting older Windows systems, no doubt Microsoft could have done so as well.

Microsoft officials told CNET that while the new browser won't have constant updates like Chrome and Firefox, improvements will appear more often than in recent years. This is a very important fact, because web standards are constantly being improved.

Interface

Internet Explorer 10 has two different interfaces in Windows 8: touch mode, which has the Metro style, and stationary (windowed) mode, similar to Internet Explorer 9. On Windows 7, only the windowed browser mode will work.

Metro interface style used in Internet Explorer 10 makes it very convenient to interact with others Windows applications 8. Individual browser controls are hidden by default, so the user can enjoy full-screen web browsing.

When scrolling down the page or right-clicking in a free area of ​​the site, the controls automatically appear. The tab bar contains large images of already open sites, the address bar is now at the bottom of the window. Most of the browser settings are available by clicking on the "Service" menu icon.

In the process of getting to know how the browser works, the ultra-minimalistic interface may seem inconvenient. For example, to close all open tabs or open a private browsing tab (called InPrivate), you need to click on the "three dots" icon in the tab bar.

To install the Windows 8 application from the site, you need to go to the site, and then select the wrench icon at the bottom of the interface. The interface has the concept of a clear separation of functions. Tools related to working with tabs are located at the top of the window, and functions for working directly from the site are at the bottom next to the address bar. You need to get used to this state of affairs, because most users are more accustomed to seeing all the functionality in one long list.

Another icon on the address bar allows you to send a link to a site to the Start screen in Windows 8. This is a kind of analogy to a regular site link on a desktop. Windows desktop 7, it works in a slightly different way. When you pin a site to the Start screen, it will always open in Internet Explorer 10, even after changing your default browser. Microsoft is thus deliberately creating barriers for alternative browsers to integrate into Windows 8.

If you want to view the list of installed plugins, you will not be able to do this in the Metro interface. Full work with plugins is available only in windowed mode.

The menu options available in IE10 in the Metro interface are limited. The user will be able to delete browsing history, set up geolocation on websites and the "Flip Ahead" option, which allows you to go to another page or another image in the gallery with a simple gesture.

To access the full range of browser settings, you need to switch to windowed view mode. This bifurcated approach reflects the general concept of recent Microsoft products, including the Windows operating system, where only a subset of customization is available through the Metro interface.

Windowed view inIE10 practically no different from the IE9 interface. Only the most dedicated Internet Explorer fans will notice a few differences. Advanced browser settings, including Tracking Protection, are available by clicking on the gear icon.

The address bar and tabs are located at the top of the window, right next to the links to home page and to selected sites. The search query can be entered directly into the address bar, in this case the default search engine will be used. Initially will be used search system Bing developed by Microsoft Corporation.

The company has been heavily involved in Bing development over the past few years, so it makes a lot of sense to integrate this search engine into the default browser.

Functionality and support

Internet Explorer has taken a huge step forward in supporting modern web standards. Support for HTML5 and CSS3 is simply flawless, support for touch devices is implemented much better than the competition. In addition, IE10 has received a high level of security for the first time during its development. Most of the browser improvements are primarily related to performance and speed.

When working with OC Windows 8, the user can easily and conveniently synchronize their bookmarks, settings and passwords. Unfortunately, the browser doesn't sync tabs and plugins, however, version 10 is a huge leap for Internet Explorer. As befits a Windows 8 built-in tool, IE10 has amazing integration into the new OS.

Users can share links to Windows 8 apps, pin sites to the Start screen to gradually blur the line between apps and websites. Metro version of the browser supports resizing to work with split Windows screen 8.

The browser perfectly supports multi-finger touch input (multitouch). All standard touch gestures, such as swiping, zoom and rotation, work very well in Internet Explorer 10. Microsoft developers have done a great job debugging the Touch API and now websites in the browser window behave like regular applications.

Firefox is the undisputed leader in working with the possible number of open tabs - more than 100. However, Microsoft leads in the size of tabs. Tabs in IE10 are huge images of sites that are easy to select with your finger or browse.

Be that as it may, the use of the Metro interface affected the functionality of the browser. In Metro mode, there is not even the ability to enable plugins, which significantly reduces the functionality of the browser. Microsoft is struggling to find a balance between full browser functionality and usability with modern interfaces.

Another nasty flaw is the lack of a boot manager in Metro mode. To access a list of favorites or frequently visited sites, you must click on the address bar. Your sites are displayed as images on the start screen, available for horizontal scrolling. This is quite handy when you have a couple of dozen bookmarked sites, but it becomes unmanageable when you have several hundred resources.

IE10 is undoubtedly one of the best Metro apps for Windows 8. However, it is the Metro interface that falls short of the functionality of a modern browser and represents IE10's biggest flaw.

Tracking Protection List is a list of sites that are prohibited from collecting information about users. Microsoft has enabled Tracking Protection by default to prevent the transmission of sensitive user data. IE10 no longer prompts the user with a dialog about a possible data transfer, but directly blocks cookies from all sites. This technology was originally introduced in IE 9, but in Internet Explorer 10 it has been further developed, allowing Microsoft to become the leader in terms of user protection.

Other IE10 security features include blocking malware as well as SmartScreen protection. This Microsoft technology detects the potential danger of a downloaded file just before downloading. It is the underlying application authentication technology built into the browser.

Internet Explorer can be called a progressive browser because it “keeps pace” in today's dynamic and developing market. But if the minimalistic Metro interface is quite curious, then the minimalism in the browser configuration seems to be a flawed fact. However, when used together with Metro and the windowed interface, IE10 is a very competitive, fast and secure product.

Performance

Internet Explorer 10 introduces a host of market-leading innovations and improvements, including fast performance and excellent stability.

A website takes about the same time to load in IE10 as in competitors - Chrome and Firefox, which seems incredible for a browser whose performance has recently been the subject of ridicule and criticism.

CNET Labs is going to retest all major browsers, including IE10, using new, state-of-the-art techniques. If we analyze Microsoft's benchmarks, we can see that IE10 is on par with its competitors.

Browser performance is nearly identical on both Windows and Windows 8. IE10 on Windows 7 is faster than Internet Explorer 9 and sites take the same time to load as on Windows 8. The speedup on Windows 7 is an impressive achievement for Microsoft. ...

Conclusion:

We were upset by the fact that the new browser does not support the old ones. Microsoft systems... Of course, it is very important to familiarize users with new operating systems, regardless of the reasons for their conservatism. Security, speed and up-to-date standards support are very important goals. But while Chrome and Mozilla were able to enable legacy support, Microsoft couldn't or didn't want to.

However, Internet Explorer 10 is a great browser that meets all the basic requirements of the default system browser. Platform compatibility aside, the user has more options with fewer conflicts when using Chrome or Firefox. Differences such as cross-platform compatibility or compatibility with various Windows versions, the sync tabs are small, but at the same time, they stand out against the heightened competition in the market.

If you are using Windows 8, all of the above problems do not apply to you. It must be admitted that Internet Explorer 10 is a powerful browser that can get good ratings and user acceptance.

Description from Microsoft

High speed of work

Designed to harness the full power of the new Windows 8 and Windows RT operating systems, it loads sites almost instantly. Anything you want to do on the Internet is done with one swipe of your finger or the movement of your mouse.

Ideal for touch devices

True Full Screen View: Navigation buttons only appear when you need them, and go to the side when you don't need them. Internet Explorer 10 lets you switch between web pages with a simple swipe of your finger. The tiles on the start screen and convenient tabs for frequently visited sites are large for the most convenient navigation.

Ease of use

The intuitive controls work as you expect. Just one line is used both as an address bar and as a window for entering search queries. Pin your favorite sites to your Start screen and get quick access to them like you would regular applications.

Safe browser responsible for the safety of personal data

Help improve the security of your computer and your sensitive data online with innovative SmartScreen technology that helps protect against malware from social networks... Personal data tools such as Do Not Track are already built into browsers and can be turned on with one click.

Internet Explorer 10 is the penultimate browser from Microsoft in this line. It was released closer to the middle of 2011 exclusively for Windows 7, and after - and for Win 8. Further versions worked exclusively on the "eight".

As a result, Microsoft developed IE 10 exclusively for Win 8. Therefore, the browser has the closest integration with this operating system. There are two editions: the built-in Metro version, which lacks plugin support, and the standard desktop version, with full functionality.

Browser capabilities

Traditionally, Microsoft is working on the speed, usability and security of its software. All these parameters have been improved in the new Internet Explorer. But now touch support has been added to the list of features.

Performance

The speed of launching the Internet Explorer, as well as loading sites, has been significantly increased. The increase in performance is seen with the naked eye. The browser uses all the power of the computer and rationally uses the network resources.

However, he consumes a small amount random access memory, when compared with most analogs. There is support for video playback in HD (good quality standard), including streaming. Images and interactive content are now displayed with enhanced clarity without wasting much internet traffic.

Ease of use

Microsoft has improved the interface of the program, greatly simplified in the ninth version. Previously, there was a separation between the address input line and search queries. Now they are merged into one, located at the top center. This greatly improved the usability of page navigation.

For Win 8, the ability to display selected pages on the home screen is available. This allows you to quickly access any site.

Security

For Internet Explorer version 10, a special security filter is used, built on the technology SmartScreen... It sorts Internet content, filtering out data that may contain malicious code or constitute a threat to your computer. Even downloadable files are examined.

At the same time, the anti-tracking system is involved. Many sites collect information about the user: location, network address, popular searches, and other data. But this system allows you to protect information from being used by third parties.

These two innovations can be called especially important because they provide the user with a greater degree of security on the Web, and prevent viruses from getting.

Touch input support

Users can view the content in full screen mode. If you activate it, then all navigation elements will disappear until the moment when their use is not required. Both PC users and owners have such an opportunity. mobile devices... With the second, one swipe with your finger is enough to scroll the site forward or backward. The size of the tabs has been increased to make it easier to work with them in touch mode. This also applies to tiles. Metro.

Do not trust sites that offer programs to install Internet Explorer 10 for Windows XP. The browser is not officially supported for older operating systems. And no third-party means can correct this situation.

The tenth version of the Internet browser is installed together with Windows 8. It is possible to update IE on the "seven". It is not compatible with other operating systems. For them, it is better to use browsers from third-party developers or the eighth version.

Internet Explorer (IE) was originally built into all Windows operating systems and early Apple products - initially, users had no choice. The browser had the minimum necessary tools for working with web resources. Of course, over time, the software was repeatedly updated and improved, the emergence of new browsers created conditions for competition, which the software simply inevitably had to meet new technological requirements. You can download Internet Explorer for Windows XP / 7/8/10 from our website using the official developer link.

On the this moment the browser is among the most popular, and the version of IE 6.0 has not had updates for more than 5 years, which is recorded in the book of records.

IN latest versions the browser has the ability to work with tabs, filtering harmful content, RSS aggregator. Internet Explorer can be downloaded for free on Windows 7 and higher right now.

Functional

The Internet Explorer browser has full functionality for full-fledged work with web resources, an intuitive interface. Built-in acceleration helps loading data. The system of favorite sites allows you to keep frequently visited resources in constant access, and the built-in search system in the address bar helps you find necessary information very fast.

An interesting innovation is the built-in "performance advisor" that helps you identify components that are overpowering and disable them. Internet Explorer can be downloaded from the link on our website.

Official website: https://support.microsoft.com/ru-ru/products/internet-explorer

Pros and cons

The browser has the following advantages:

• there is usually no need to download Internet Explorer on Windows, since it is a built-in software designation in this operating system,
• a two-level encryption system ensures a high level of confidentiality when working with various resources,
• By default, the browser supports Active X and has parental controls.

Among the shortcomings of Internet Explorer are the following:

• the browser is mono-platform, in other words, it is intended only for the Windows operating system,
• the program only partially supports HTML5 standards, not yet fully meeting all modern requirements,
• network threats pose some danger, since for IE it is very important to protect the operating system as a whole, due to the tight integration of the browser with the system,
• with a relatively cumbersome interface, the choice of add-ons and extensions available for installation is very small,
• the browser is created on the Javascript engine, which is not very fast and at the same time often creates problems for developers software dictating their strict rules.

System requirements

To download Internet Explorer to a computer, the minimum system requirements are sufficient: operating Windows system XP in 32 bit.

How to install Internet Explorer on Windows 10, 8, 7

Internet Explorer is installed using the standard installation wizard after downloading the installation file, which can be obtained both from the official website and from any resource that provides such an opportunity. When installing the browser, you should carefully monitor the marks at various points so as not to download unnecessary software.

How to delete

There are two main ways to uninstall a program.

Through the "Start" menu in the "Control Panel" you need to find the section with the installation and removal of programs - the exact name may differ depending on the system. Find the browser in the automatically generated list of installed software and click "Remove" or "Uninstall".

Exist special programs designed to uninstall software. Such programs are not only intuitive and convenient to remove any software, but also clean the remnants of deleted programs, registry entries and other residual data that may remain in the system after uninstalling programs and slow down the entire system.

How to delete cookies and clear cache

In order to delete cookies, you need to enter the main browser menu - an icon in the form of a gear with the signature "Service". In the drop-down menu, you need to select the "Browser options" section, in the "Browser history" tab, check the "Delete browser history on exit" item, then "Delete" In a new dialog box, you need to select the desired sections to clean up.

To clear the cache, you need to go through the following path: "Service" - "Internet Options" - "General" - "Browsing history" - "Delete ...". In a new window, a list of data available for cleaning will be generated: from temporary files to inPrivate filtering data. In this section, you can delete saved passwords. After checking all the necessary items, confirm the changes by pressing the "Delete" button.

The cache can be cleared without opening a browser. To do this, you need to go to the "Start" menu, go to the "Control Panel", select the section "Network and Internet" - "Internet property" - "Delete browsing history and cookies". Then you can follow the instructions described above.

It should not be forgotten that when complete cleaning cache, passwords to sites can be lost, so it is advisable to save authorization data on other media - paper or electronic.

How to view history

Open the Internet Explorer browser and click on the star icon in the upper right part of the browser workspace and go to the "Journal" section. In a new dialog box that opens, select the desired time period for which you want to display the history.

You can view the history of the web browser in another way: at the top of the program, click the "Tools" button, select "Browser Panels" - "History".

You can also use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + H.

Browser history will be filtered by time period, and all specified sites are available for instant transition from the "History". You can set the sorting type yourself - by attendance, dates, sites.

How to clear history

In order to clear the history of visited resources, open Internet Explorer and click the gear image - "Service" (the same result will be obtained if you use the Alt + X hotkey combination).

In the drop-down menu, go to the "Security" section, then "Delete browser history ...". To open the specified section, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Del. In a new dialog box that opens, select the desired items and confirm the action with the "Delete" button.

The above method for clearing the browsing history is not the only one. You can also use the menu bar to clear the history of visited sites. Having opened the "Security" section, go to the "Delete browser history ..." item. However, the Menu Bar itself is sometimes not displayed at the top of the workspace; to display it, right-click and click the "Menu Bar" item in the drop-down menu.

If necessary, then there is a way to delete the browsing history selectively. To do this, you need to click on the icon with the image of an asterisk (or use the Alt + C keys), and go to the "Journal" tab. Find in the generated list the resource that you want to remove from the browsing history, right-click and select “Delete” from the drop-down menu.

Initially, sites are sorted by date of visit, but the user can change the sorting type.

How to find out the version

By downloading Internet Explorer to Windows computer 7, 8, 10, you may want to know the current version of the browser. To do this, you need to open the "Service", select the "About" section in the menu. As a result, a page opens, which will contain basic information about the browser - the current version of the assembly. The common version usually appears in the program name itself or on the Internet Explorer logo, and the page found displays the exact version of the program.

You can also find out the exact version of the browser using the Menu bar, selecting the "Help" item and the "About" section.

How to disable offline mode

The offline mode function makes it possible to view resources that have already been viewed without going online. IN Internet versions Explorer 11 does not have this feature, however, if you are using IE 9, the browser may enter offline mode independently and this can interfere with working with Internet resources. Therefore, using the example of version 9 of the browser, you can see how to disable offline mode.

In the upper left corner of the browser, click "File", in the dialog box that opens, uncheck the box "Work offline".

Staffed windows browser 10 does not suit everyone. While Microsoft claims to have completely overhauled the Explorer we saw on Windows 7 and Windows 8, not everyone is happy with the updated browser. There are no restrictions to download Explorer 10 for Windows 10 and install it along with the stock browser.

Features of the

By deciding to install the Explorer browser on a computer, laptop or tablet, the user actually takes a step back, because the pre-installed Edge browser is much more modern. But this solution also has strengths:

• Familiar interface;
• A large number of plugins;

Explorer 10 or Edge

We advise you not to uninstall the stock Edge browser. Of course, Explorer for Windows 10 also has a right to exist, but it's better to use it as a second, auxiliary browser, where everything is familiar and clear to you. Gradually moving to new version... There is a logical explanation for this, Microsoft will support Internet Explorer Less time afloat than the new Edge, and sooner or later you will have to ditch the aging browser.

Please note that the installation file must match the bitness of your system. That is, to be either for 32-bit or for 64-ex (x32 / x64) - it is desirable to clarify this even before you decide to download the browser to yourself. Choosing the correct version, you will immediately receive a file ready for installation, and then a fully working IE 10. The browser is completely in Russian and is distributed free of charge.

Don't forget to download a fresh one in addition.