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Download & Install Internet Explorer on Windows XP 32/64 Bit
For Windows XP, both 32 & 64 bit, you cannot use the latest IE 11
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Updated onJuly 9, 2024
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Internet Explorer 11 is the last version of this browser. After that, no more versions were released, but there are ways to install it. However, Windows OS older than Windows 10 doesn’t have Edge. So, IE is the default browser.
How do I install Internet Explorer on Windows XP?
The link mentioned in the steps will work for both Windows XP 32-bit and 64-bit. It will even work on XP service pack 3. As it is an offline installer, you can save it somewhere safe so you can reuse it in the future.
In a similar way, you may try to install Internet Explorer 11. But, it will end up showing you an error.
What to do when Internet Explorer won’t install on Windows XP?
If you tried all of the above, but IE seems not to work, try the following:
If you’re looking for a similar browser, that’s lightweight, fast and reliable, try Opera. It might work better than IE.
You may want to use IE11 on older operating systems like Windows XP, Vista, and 7. But, can you actually do it? Let’s find out.
You can easily install the compatible version of this browser on this OS. We have a separate guide for this, so learnhow to download and install Opera 36 on Windows XP.
Opera is a worthy web browser with a lot of features, including a built-in VPN, AdBlocker, and anti-track protection. To get maximum privacy online on XP, there is no alternative to a browser like Opera.
Opera
How do I update Internet Explorer on Windows XP?
Usually, Windows updates Internet Explorer with Windows Update. However, as XP is too old to get an update from Microsoft, you will need to do something else to use the latest update of IE.
You can just download the offline installer of the latest build from any trusted sources and install it by following the steps shown in the previous method.
Windows XP is already an OS where you cannot do so many things. It is because there is less compatible software available. But, we have another article where we have featured the software and tools which still work on this OS. You can check out thebest available software for Windows XP in 2022.
This article has explained how to download and install Internet Explorer on Windows XP. If you know any other helpful information, feel free to let us know in the comments box.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
