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Update or replace your existing Internet browser with this iconic version of the most popular one

Update or replace your existing Internet browser with this iconic version of the most popular one

Vote: (992 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Microsoft

Version: 10.0.9200.16521

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(992 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Microsoft

10.0.9200.16521

Works under:

Windows

Internet Explorer 10 is a web browser designed for use with Windows systems, and this version works with Windows 7.

IE 10 represents only a slight upgrade from IE 9 in terms of the user interface. The interface window now has the back and forward buttons integrated into it for a seamless aesthetic. The address bar is located in the same space as the window tabs, and while this works well to streamline the interface, it can lead to a cluttered interface with numerous open tabs.

By default, the menu bar is hidden in IE 10, but the menus have been drastically simplified. On the top right is a small gear icon where users can browse options. These options haven't received any significant upgrade, but they are available for those who wish to alter them.

IE 10 is hands-down the fastest version of IE ever released. It supports many of the most common web technologies like spell checking for HTML5, JavaScript, and animations using CSS. Older versions of IE felt slow and bogged down even at their fastest, but this version is much more reactive and quick. It almost feels like using other high-end popular browsers like Chrome or Firefox.

In the past, IE hasn't had very strong security, but this version hopes to subvert that trend. One of the newest and most intriguing additions for IE 10 is the 'Enhanced Protection Mode'. When active, this mode will stop the browser from communicating with the operating system by locking parts of the software. If the browser attempts to gain access to the operating system in a way that it normally doesn't, you'll see a pop-up to ask for permission. This means that if you don't give your browser permission to access your files, no virus or malware will be able to get through.

Another great update for this version is that users no longer have to manually update the browser. When new performance enhancements or security protocols are released, the software automatically updates itself.

To help you avoid pesky targeted advertisements, IE 10 features a Do Not Track function that is automatically turned on by default. This feature is included in other browsers like Chrome, but IE 10 is the only browser that uses the Do Not Track feature by default. Advertisers want to be able to track you, and some have even claimed they will go around any Do Not Track functions where they can.

IE 10 for Windows 7 includes support for Adobe Flash, but that support is only extended to certain sites that are known to be safe.

While this version of IE 10 for Windows 7 is quite an upgrade from IE 9, it lacks the redesigned features of IE 10 for Windows 8 that focus on touch gestures. Some of the UI elements for this version of IE 10 are a bit outdated compared to the polished version for Windows 8.

Pros

  • Isolated Browser
  • Add-On Support
  • Enhanced Performance
  • Do Not Track Feature

Cons

  • Old UI