The latest version of Internet Explorer is faster, more secure, and has better web standards support than older versions. If you use Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, upgrading to Internet Explorer 11 has significant benefits—and enabling automatic updating ensures that your system will always be up-to-date. This is important, because two-thirds of all desktop computers are still using older, less secure browsers. See the instructions below for how to make sure your system is current with the latest updates.
Turn on automatic updating in Control Panel
Turn on automatic updating in Control Panel
Windows 8
- Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search. If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, and then click Search.
- Type Windows Update in the search box, tap or click Settings, and then tap or clickTurn automatic updating on or off.
- In Windows Update, choose the settings that you want. We recommend installing updates automatically, to stay current with the latest updates.
Windows 7
- Open Windows Update by clicking theStart button, clicking All Programs, and then clicking Windows Update.
- In the left pane, click Change settings.
- Under Important updates, choose the option that you want.
- Under Recommended updates, select theGive me recommended updates the same way I receive important updatescheck box, and then click OK. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
After you set up automatic updating, all the latest security and performance improvements will be installed on your PC quickly and reliably.
Pay attention to Windows Update warnings
When you turn on automatic updating, most updates will download and install on their own. Sometimes Windows Update will need your input during an installation. In this case, you'll see an alert in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar—be sure to click it.
Other steps you can take to help protect your computer
- Make sure you have a firewall turned on and up-to-date antivirus and antispyware programs.
- Scan and clean your computer to remove malicious software.
Get a new PC
If your current PC can't run Windows 8.1, it might be time to consider shopping for a new one. Be sure to explore the great selection of new PCs. They're more powerful, lightweight, and stylish than ever before—and the average price is considerably less than it cost to buy a PC 10 years ago.
Commercial customers
Commercial customers may have standardized on earlier versions of Internet Explorer, which is why Microsoft introducedEnterprise Mode for Internet Explorer 11 in April. Enterprise Mode offers better backward compatibility for earlier versions of Internet Explorer, and tools to manage which web apps use it. By offering better backward compatibility, Microsoft is making it easier than ever before for commercial customers to upgrade and stay current on the latest version of Internet Explorer. In addition to increased security, Internet Explorer 11 also helps unblock upgrades to Windows 8.1, services like Office 365, and the latest Windows devices.
Technical information about security updates
If you are an IT professional or a system administrator, or if you’d like additional information about security updates, go toSecurity TechCenter or read the Microsoft Security Response Center Blog.
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