Regardless of the popularity of browsers, IE is present from most users, because it comes with a Windows distribution and is part of the operating system. It is strongly recommended to update it, whether it is the main browser or "about the supply". With updates, a more stable version is set, errors are corrected and safety increases when working on the Internet. However, IE has its own features of updates that distinguish it from other browsers.
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Since IE is part of the operating system, it is updated with Windows. To start the update process, open the Start menu and go to the Control Panel.
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Select "System and Security", then click on the Windows Update Center.
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You were in the OS update menu. If you have a disabled automatic update, turn it on.
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Now on the right, select the "Update Search" option. Wait a couple of minutes while the search is long.
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Now you can install packages of updates that are divided into important and optional. IE updates are important, so click on the appropriate string.
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Find in the list of the Internet Explorer string for Windows and mark it with a check mark. You can at the same way boldly allocate all important updates to optimize the operation of the OS and patch the security cuts. Click "OK".
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In the Update menu, click on "Install Updates". A recovery point will be created so that in the event of a failure, the system can make a rollback to a working state.
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If you selected all important update packages, after installing them, the system will ask to reboot. Click on the corresponding button in the update menu and wait until the system sets all packages.
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After rebooting, run IE. If the settings window appears when starting the browser, select Recommended Parameters and click OK.
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Now go to the Settings menu in the upper right corner and select from the list "About the Program".
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Install the checkbox on the automatic renewal of the browser. Now they do not have to perform the steps described above each time, IE will follow the new plexuses.
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Another update method is to immediately establish the latest browser version from the official Microsoft website. Enough just go link And click "Download Internet Explorer". You will be offered the latest version of the browser. If you do not want to change your search engine on the Microsoft Site, remove the box with the default search in Bing and MSN.
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After the download of the installation file is completed, run it. Confirm your actions in the appeared by the window by clicking "Run".
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After installing the browser, restart Windows and run IE. When the settings window appears, select Recommended Parameters.
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Go to "Settings" - "About the Program" and set the checkbox to the option "Set new versions automatically". Now the browser will be updated himself.
Despite the seeming complexity of IE update, it is enough to configure updates once, after which this process will be performed automatically. If you decide to download a browser installation file from the Internet, never swing it from unknown sites to not pick up the virus. Use only Microsoft official website for updates. If you use the manual installation of Windows updates, do not forget to check their presence in the "update center" from time to time. Timely updates will make Internet surfing more comfortable and safe.