Microsoft warns again: Upgrade Internet Explorer now, or face the music

[sincity]

Microsoft has issued yet another reminder to Internet Explorer users that come the start of next year, the browser will no longer be supported with security fixes unless you're running the very latest version (IE 11).

In other words, if you're still using older incarnations of Internet Explorer after January 12, you'll potentially be vulnerable to fresh exploits going forward – and you can bet that malicious types will be attempting to capitalise on any users who fail to upgrade.

And by all accounts, there are still a hell of a lot of users out there running earlier versions of Redmond's web browser.

As well as security patches, Microsoft will no longer support older flavours of IE in terms of both free and paid-for assisted support options.

ZDNet spotted Microsoft's latest reminder, which read: "Beginning January 12, 2016, only the most current version of Internet Explorer available for a supported operating system will receive technical supports [sic] and security updates. Internet Explorer 11 is the last version of Internet Explorer, and will continue to receive security updates, compatibility fixes, and technical support on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10."

Multiple warnings

In its statement, Microsoft further notes that IE11 (and the new Edge browser) boasts better security than previous versions anyway (naturally), not to mention improved performance.

Redmond first warned on this matter back in October, when it remarked that outdated browsers represent a major challenge when it comes to keeping web surfers safe and secure. And last month, the company issued another reminder to enterprise customers – so Microsoft really is battering us over the head with this message (unsurprisingly given the potential risks those who fail to take action might face).

Speaking of enterprises, for those businesses worried about running legacy web apps, Internet Explorer 11 has an Enterprise Mode which offers backwards compatibility and is fully supported by Microsoft.

• How to set up Enterprise Mode and Edge to launch Internet Explorer

[Ol Smoke]

This message I am talking about is from Malwarebytes®.

According to what I have received from them, there is no reason you cannot use Windows XP and IE 10 and not be safe.  Their products will cover all of the updates that

Microsoft has not done to XP or IE10.  They promise that you are safe behind their products, and I believe them.  I have removed all other virus protection software and have

not been affected by malware or any other snooping virus products.

So don't be scared of Microsoft's announcement about IE10 and things like that.  Malwarebytes® will fill the holes left by Microsoft®.  The only problem with IE 11 is that you

cannot copy and paste inside =F|A= Forums or it's website.

[RedBaird]

 

According to what I have received from them, there is no reason you cannot use Windows XP and IE 10 and not be safe.

 

  The only problem with IE 11 is that you cannot copy and paste inside =F|A= Forums or it's website.

 

Hmmm, that might help in understanding your problem with copy & paste on FA forums!  

 

Maybe I will try to install WinXP pro inside a Virtual Machine with ie10 and try to replicate your problem.  Very interesting!

 

Well, interesting to me, but a #@$%^# for you!