Internet Explorer Lifecycle (EOL)

Internet Explorer

Below you can find the life cycle for each version of application Internet Explorer, like Internet Explorer 11, including release dates and end of life (EOL) dates.

Internet Explorer (formerly Microsoft Internet Explorer and Windows Internet Explorer, commonly abbreviated IE or MSIE) is a series of graphical web browsers developed by Microsoft and included in the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, starting in 1995.

Internet Explorer was one of the most widely used web browsers, attaining a peak of about 95% usage share during 2002 and 2003.

Product website: http://www.microsoft.com/ie

References

  1. microsoft.com
  2. wikipedia.com

Microsoft

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Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Company website: http://www.microsoft.com

Facts for Internet Explorer

Original author(s)
Thomas Reardon
Developer(s)
Microsoft
Engines
Trident, Chakra
Available in
95 languages

All releases

Release Release date End of life
Internet Explorer 11November 13, 2013
Internet Explorer 10October 30, 2012
Windows Internet Explorer 9March 15, 2011
Windows Internet Explorer 8June 17, 2009
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP3April 21, 2008
Internet Explorer 7 SP3April 21, 2008
Internet Explorer 7October 18, 2006
Internet Explorer 7 SP2October 18, 2006
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP2September 17, 2004
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.2 for Mac OS XSeptember 17, 2002
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0December 31, 2001
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.1 for MacintoshAugust 15, 2001
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5December 31, 2000
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01March 31, 2000
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0September 18, 1998
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for MacintoshJanuary 6, 1998June 30, 2003
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.xSeptember 22, 1997June 30, 2003
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.5 for MacintoshSeptember 22, 1997June 30, 2003
Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 for MacintoshJanuary 8, 1997June 30, 2003
Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.1 for MacintoshOctober 2, 1996June 30, 2003
Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.xAugust 1, 1996June 30, 2003
Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0 for MacintoshApril 23, 1996June 30, 2003
Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.xMarch 22, 1996June 30, 2003