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Microsoft IE Support

Microsoft shared the following information with us in order to be better prepared. As per Microsoft Support Lifecycle policy, beginning January 12, 2016, only the most current version of Internet Explorer available for a supported operating system will receive technical support and security updates, as shown below:

Windows Desktop Operating SystemsInternet Explorer Version
Windows Vista SP2Internet Explorer 9
Windows 7 SP1Internet Explorer 11
Windows 8.1 UpdateInternet Explorer 11
Windows Server Operating SystemsInternet Explorer Version
Windows Server 2008 SP2Internet Explorer 9
Windows Server 2008 IA64 (Itanium)Internet Explorer 9
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1Internet Explorer 11
Windows Server 2008 R2 IA64 (Itanium)Internet Explorer 11
Windows Server 2012Internet Explorer 10
Windows Server 2012 R2Internet Explorer 11
Windows Embedded Operating SystemsInternet Explorer Version
Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS)Internet Explorer 7
Windows Embedded Standard 2009 (WES09)Internet Explorer 8
Windows Embedded POSReady 2009Internet Explorer 8
Windows Embedded Standard 7Internet Explorer 11
Windows Embedded POSReady 7Internet Explorer 11
Windows Thin PCInternet Explorer 8
Windows Embedded 8 StandardInternet Explorer 10
Windows 8.1 Industry UpdateInternet Explorer 11

Microsoft Support Lifecycle policy provides consistent and predictable guidelines for product support availability when a product releases and throughout that product’s life. By understanding the product support available, customers are better able to maximize the management of their IT investments and strategically plan for a successful IT future.

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They recommend to customers running on an older version of Internet Explorer to migrate to one of the above supported operating systems and browser combinations by January 12, 2016.

For more details, one can refer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle#gp/Microsoft-Internet-Explorer