Internet Explorer 8. Faster, Easier, More Private, and More Secure.
Internet Explorer 8 is the latest version of the familiar web browser you are most comfortable using, helping you get everything you want from the web faster, easier, more privately and securely than ever before.
Key Features:
Accelerators:
Accelerators let you map directions, translate words, email your friends, and more in just a few mouse clicks. Learn more.
InPrivate Browsing:
Browse the web without saving your history with Internet Explorer 8's InPrivate Browsing. Now you can shop for that special gift with confidence knowing your family won't accidentally find out or use a shared computer without leaving a trace. Learn More.
Web Slices:
Keep up with changes to the sites you care about most. Add a Web Slice and you won't have to go back to the same website again and again for updates on news, stock quotes, online auctions, weather, or even sports scores. Learn more.
Search suggestions:
Search smarter with detailed suggestions from your favorite search providers and browsing history. See visual previews and get suggested content topics while you type in the enhanced Instant Search Box. Learn more.
SmartScreen Filter
New security features help to protect you against deceptive and malicious websites which can compromise your data, privacy and identity. Learn more.
Tab isolation:
If a website or add-on causes a tab to crash in Internet Explorer 8, only that tab is affected. The browser itself remains stable and other tabs remain unaffected, thereby minimizing any disruption to your browsing experience.
Crash recovery:
If one or more of your tabs unexpectedly closes or crashes, your tabs are automatically reloaded and you are returned to the site you were on before the crash.
Supported Operating Systems:
Windows XP Windows XP 64-bit Edition Windows Vista Windows Vista 64-bit Edition Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 64-bit Edition Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition
