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  • License

    Free

  • Version

    9.0.8112.16421

  • Latest update

  • Platform

    Windows

  • OS

    Windows 8

  • Language

    English

    Available languages

    • Czech
    • Danish
    • German
    • Greek
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Finnish
    • French
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Korean
    • Dutch
    • Norwegian
    • Polish
    • Portuguese
    • Russian
    • Swedish
    • Turkish
    • Chinese

  • Downloads

    10.1M

    Last month's downloads

    • 3.9K

  • Size

    18.12 MB

  • Developer

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Help & Info about Internet Explorer 9 for Windows

  • Is Internet Explorer 9 still supported by Microsoft?

    No, Microsoft no longer supports this version of Internet Explorer. This was announced on January 12th 2016, when Microsoft said that they would no longer be supporting Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10 for Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. This means that Microsoft will no longer offer support or security updates for this software.

  • Is Internet Explorer 9 compatible with Windows XP?

    No, this version of Internet Explorer is not compatible with Windows XP, as it has security and graphics functionality that requires components which are not available on Windows XP, an operating system that was first released in 2001.

  • Is Internet Explorer 9 compatible with Windows Vista?

    Yes, this version of Internet Explorer is compatible with Windows Vista. This is because the various functionalities contained within IE9 are in sync with the software that runs Windows Vista. However, it should be noted that this is the last version of Internet Explorer that runs on Windows Vista.

  • Is Internet Explorer 9 free?

    Yes, the program, which was released in March 2011, is completely free to download. There are no extra features that can be paid for, either.

  • Is Internet Explorer 9 64-bit?

    Yes, the program is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit. However, it is no longer supported by Microsoft in terms of security software and updates.

  • What's new in Internet Explorer 9?

    In this version of Internet Explorer, the graphics have been improved to give the user a more immersive and rich experience. Added to this is a revamped Javascript engine which significantly upgrades the speed of browsing for the user. Further to this, the simplified interface and all-new thumbnail preview controls allows a seamless connection around the web.

  • How often is Internet Explorer 9 updated?

    As of January 2016, there will be no further updates to this version of Internet Explorer. This is because Microsoft believe the software is of a sufficiently advanced age that the majority of web users no longer use this particular program.

  • What platform(s) is Internet Explorer 9 available for?

    This version of Internet Explorer can be downloaded and installed on Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Phone. However, it is not available for newer operating systems such as Windows 8 or Windows 10. Neither is it available for older operating systems such as Windows XP and the ones that predate that.

  • How do I delete my browsing history in Internet Explorer 9?

    To delete browsing history, you click the 'favourites' button, select the 'history' tab by right-clicking, and then select the 'delete' option. Alternatively you can use the keyboard shortcut of holding 'ctrl' and hitting the 'h' key to bring up the history menu. Doing this is important for security reasons.

  • Is Internet Explorer 9 safe?

    It is completely safe to download and install, as the file is malware and virus-free. However, as Microsoft no longer offer security updates for it, users should be careful when browsing the web.

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Softonic

In Softonic we scan all the files hosted on our platform to assess and avoid any potential harm for your device. Our team performs checks each time a new file is uploaded and periodically reviews files to confirm or update their status. This comprehensive process allows us to set a status for any downloadable file as follows:

Clean

It’s extremely likely that this software program is clean.

What does this mean?

We have scanned the file and URLs associated with this software program in more than 50 of the world's leading antivirus services; no possible threat has been detected.

Warning

This software program is potentially malicious or may contain unwanted bundled software.

Why is the software program still available?

Based on our scan system, we have determined that these flags are possibly false positives.

What is a false positive?

It means a benign program is wrongfully flagged as malicious due to an overly broad detection signature or algorithm used in an antivirus program.

We’d like to highlight that from time to time, we may miss a potentially malicious software program. To continue promising you a malware-free catalog of programs and apps, our team has integrated a Report Software feature in every catalog page that loops your feedback back to us.

Flag any particular issues you may encounter and Softonic will address those concerns as soon as possible.