Latest version delivers faster browsing, enhanced security features, auto updates, and a streamlined interface
Latest version delivers faster browsing, enhanced security features, auto updates, and a streamlined interface
Vote (992 votes)
Program license Free
Developer Microsoft
Version 10.0.9200.16521
Works under Windows
Vote
(992 votes)
Developer
Microsoft
Works under
Windows
Program license
Free
Version
10.0.9200.16521
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
Pros
- Enhanced Protected Mode blocks harmful sites
- Comes with a new feature that prevents others from tracking your online movements
- Automatically works with Adobe Flash
- Works with Windows 7 and higher operating systems
- Supports a wide range of plugins and other features
Cons
- Still has an older looking interface when compared to other browsers
- Difficult to view open tabs because of the address bar placement
- Slower than it competitors
- Lacks the security features that other browsers provide
Internet Explorer 10 takes everything you love about older versions of the web browser and brings in some new features to make surfing the web easier than ever before.
Though Internet Explorer was once the most popular web browser in the world, it later faced stiff competition from Chrome, Firefox and other browsers. It has a reputation for being the choice among older internet users, but this new version hopes to change all that. Internet Explorer 10 works on any computer using Windows 7 or a later edition, and it allows users to surf the web, view important news stories and keep an eye on their favorite sites.
Capable of working on desktop computers and devices that use a touchscreen, it features a toolbar at the very top and then an address bar beneath. However, the address bar is so close to the tabs that it can sometimes leave you clicking the wrong button or having a hard time finding the tab you want to use. It also comes with a small icon that resembles a gear on the top, and when you click on it, you can gain full access to all the tools available to you. These tools include bookmarking favorite pages screen size adjustment functions.
Performance matters to most online users, and IE definitely increased its performance with this newer version. It lets you play animated clips, GIF files and videos faster than you could in the past. You can also open dozens of tabs at once, but, keep in mind, that a larger number of tabs may slow down your web speed. As with previous versions of IE, you can use the default homepage to see news stories or select a different page.
Enhanced Protected Mode is one of the top features found on IE 10. This new feature protects your computer against hijacks and other security issues. If the web browser detects a site trying to gain access to your computer, it will shut down that site and inform you of what happened via a pop up window. While Internet Explore 10 may not come loaded with all the features found on browsers like Firefox and Chrome, it's a big step up from previous editions, and it's a great choice for those who want a browser that is easy to use.
Pros
- Enhanced Protected Mode blocks harmful sites
- Comes with a new feature that prevents others from tracking your online movements
- Automatically works with Adobe Flash
- Works with Windows 7 and higher operating systems
- Supports a wide range of plugins and other features
Cons
- Still has an older looking interface when compared to other browsers
- Difficult to view open tabs because of the address bar placement
- Slower than it competitors
- Lacks the security features that other browsers provide
