Offers speed, security and compatibility for web browsing on Windows.
Internet Explorer 10 is a freeware IE browser app and web browser, developed by Microsoft for Windows.
The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below.
Microsoft's improved version of their Internet Explorer browser
Internet Explorer 10 (IE10) is a version of the Internet Explorer web browser released by Microsoft in 2012, and is the default browser in Windows 8.
On 12 April 2011, Microsoft released the first "IE10 Platform Preview", which runs only on Windows 7 and later. While the second platform preview was also available for Windows 7 and later, subsequent platform previews run only on Windows 8. The first preview release came four weeks after the final release of Internet Explorer 9.
IE10 expands on Internet Explorer 9 functionality with regard to CSS3 support, hardware acceleration, and HTML5 support. On Windows 8, it is divided into two editions with different user interfaces: a Metro app that does not support plug-ins and a traditional desktop application that retains plug-in support. On 64-bit computers, the Metro edition runs in 64-bit mode by default. The desktop edition can be run in 64-bit mode by enabling Enhanced Protected Mode.
Features of Internet Explorer 10
- Add-ons and Extensions: Access to thousands of add-ons and extensions.
- App Store: Access to the Windows Store for downloading apps.
- Autofill: Auto-complete forms quickly and securely with Autofill.
- Compatibility: Support for legacy and emerging web standards.
- Customization: Change the look and feel of IE just the way you want it.
- Developer Tools: Rich set of developer tools for building web apps.
- Efficient Interface: Compact, intuitive UI with features like pinning and tabs.
- Enhanced Security: IE10 uses SmartScreen Filter to warn users of malicious websites.
- Enhanced Windows 8 Experience: Native integration with Windows 8 features.
- Media Experiences: Improved audio and video playback with HTML5
- Privacy Features: Do Not Track, Tracking Protection and InPrivate Browsing.
- Security Features: Extended Validation Certificates, Anti-Phishing Protection.
- Speed and Performance: Improved browsing speeds and smooth animations.
- Syncing: Sync data between multiple PCs and mobile devices.
- Web Standards: Supports HTML5, CSS3 and other emerging web technologies.
Compatibility and License
Internet Explorer 10 is provided under a freeware license on Windows from web browsers with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and Win7 (Discontinued) is the latest version last time we checked.
Is Internet Explorer 10 at end of life?
Internet Explorer 10 has now been discontinued (at end of life) and no further updates are to be expected.
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