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Multiple versions of Internet Explorer on a machine

I want to install multiple versions of Internet Explorer on Windows 7. Specifically versions 6, 7, and 8. (Currently I've got 8 installed.)

How do I get those 3 versions installed side by side?

(I need to do this to test and debug a web application on multiple Internet Explorer versions so other solutions to this end are also appreciated.)

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I need to do this to test and debug a web application on multiple Internet Explorer versions

For this purpose Microsoft offers a variety of Internet Explorer Application Compatibility VPC Images, which are VHDs to be used with MS Virtual PC, they are pre-activated and free.

I've used MultipleIE in the past, but it's a bit of a pain since it's no longer supported, didn't support Vista and stopped at IE6.

I've been using IETester, but I find it to be somewhat crashy on Win7. There's probably an update I can run to fix that, though.

I'm looking into, and likely will switch to, the IE Collection. The IE Collection allows you to install any version of IE up to 8, yes dating all the way back to version 1 if you're feeling particularly self-punishing.

If you're running Windows 7 you might be able to run Windows XP mode. With Windows XP mode you can have Internet Explorer 6 running side by side with your local Internet Explorer 8.

The only thing is that your computer and BIOS have to support Virtualization technology.Download Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Windows Virtual PC and XP Mode.

If it is just static web pages, your best bet is to use something like Browser Shots.

If you do not want this, you should probably look at virtualisation for testing different versions simultaneously, I know annoying, but it should work.

You might look at Install multiple versions of IE on your PC.

Although it dates from 2006 and goes up to IE6 only, it contains many pointers to articles and sites dealing with this problem.

Another and very simple solution is to use virtual machines, and install a different version of IE in each. You'll need to create a virtual machine of XP in order to find IE6 (or maybe the above utility will work for you).

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged windows-7internet-explorer-8internet-explorer-7internet-explorer-6 or ask your own question.

You might want to update Internet Explorer for any of several different reasons. Maybe you heard that Microsoft released a new version of their web browser and you'd like to try it out. You'll need to update Internet Explorer to do that.

Perhaps you're dealing with a problem with Internet Explorer and other troubleshooting steps haven't worked. In many cases like this, you can update IE and the problem may go away.

Regardless the reason why you want to, it's very easy to do.

In case you're wondering — no, you do not need to uninstall your current version of IE to update Internet Explorer to the latest version. The updated version will replace the outdated one you have installed right now.

How to Update Internet Explorer

You can update Internet Explorer by downloading and installing it from Microsoft:

Download Internet Explorer [Microsoft]

Locate your language from the list on their site (English, for example), and then click the 32-bit or 64-bit link to get that version for your computer. Read this if you're not sure which download link to pick.

Not Using Windows 7? Read the 'IE Support' section below for more information on IE11 in other versions of Windows.

The downloads in the link above are for the full, offline versions of IE11, meaning that all the installation files you need are included in the download. You're welcome to use the online version they offer here but the offline one is best if you're having trouble with your current IE install or you want to put the file on a flash drive or some other media.

You should only update Internet Explorer from Microsoft! Several legitimate websites offer Internet Explorer downloads but many not-so-legitimate websites do as well. Your best bet is to update IE directly from the browser's developer — Microsoft.

That's really all there is to it. Internet Explorer will update (or upgrade) automatically, keeping all of your favorites, cookies, form history, and saved passwords perfectly intact.

Incremental updates to Internet Explorer, like those you might see on Patch Tuesday that correct small bugs or fix security issues, are always best received via Windows Update.

What Is the Latest Version of Internet Explorer?

The latest version of Internet Explorer is IE11.

See What Version of Internet Explorer Do I Have? if you're not sure if you're up to date.

In most cases, the newest version of Internet Explorer will automatically install at some point after its release via Windows Update.

See How Do I Install Windows Updates? for help doing that.

Microsoft's Edge Browser

Internet Explorer will eventually be replaced by a browser called Edge (formerly Spartan) that is currently only available in Windows 10.

Edge is not available as a download from Microsoft for any version of Windows. It's included as part of Windows 10 and so is only available if you're using Windows 10.

See Where Can I Download Windows 10? if you're interested in trying out Edge in Windows 10 but don't yet have this version of Windows.

IE Support in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, & XP

IE11 is included in Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, so you don't have to download it from Microsoft. You can also install IE11 in Windows 7 by downloading and installing it as directed above. Download nada dering sms hp blackberry.

If you're still using Windows 8, IE10 is the latest version of IE you can use. IE11 comes included in the free Windows 8.1 update. See How to Update to Windows 8.1 for help with that.

The latest version of Internet Explorer for Windows Vista is IE9, available for download here (choose Windows Vista from the selection). For Windows XP, Internet Explorer maxes out at IE8, available from the IE8 download page.

If you try downloading those versions of Internet Explorer on a version of Windows that the web browser isn't compatible with (e.g., if you try getting IE8 in Windows 8.1), you'll be given a different page at first but you can just click through the steps to download it anyway. You might do this if you plan on installing IE on a different (supported) computer later.

Not sure what version of Windows is installed in your computer? See What Version of Windows Do I Have? for easy instructions on figuring that out.