Microsoft recommends an early retirement for Internet Explorer
You don’t need to wait until June to move your organization away from Internet Explorer.
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What you need to know
Microsoft will officially retire Internet Explorer after June 15, 2022, but organizations don’t have to wait until that date to shift away from the legacy browser. A recentTech Community postby Microsoft’s Eric Van Aelstyn recommends that organizations set their own retirement date for Internet Explorer ahead of June 15.
While everyday users of the web likely moved to Edge or other modern browsers a long time ago, some companies still rely on Internet Explorer for certain sites. Microsoft haswarned peopleabout the impending end of Internet Explorer for years. Companies that were proactive and prepared for the switch don’t need to wait until the cutoff date to leave Internet Explorer behind.
“Now you just have to wait until IE is disabled after June 15…. Right?” said Aelstyn. “That is one approach, but we know that waiting for something to happen can be stressful, especially with complex IT environments. So instead of waiting, we recommend that you schedule your own internal retirement date—the best way to prepare for IE disablement after June 15, is to proactively retire IE in your organizations before June 15.”
The post outlines four steps to prepare to move away from the old browser:
Microsoft also has a collection of resources to help organizations shift from Internet Explorer to a modern alternative. Links to all of the relevant pieces of information are in a list at the bottom of Microsoft’s Tech Community post.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
