Update Internet Explorer - Here's how

You should always use the latest version of Internet Explorer - this way you will avoid some malware. Therefore, update the browser regularly.

Windows 10: Update Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer has not been developed for several years. Nevertheless, it is still an integral part of the operating system under Windows 10.

• The current version 11 of Internet Explorer no longer receives major updates. However, there are regular minor security updates.
• However, you cannot download these updates manually as with other browsers. The updates for Internet Explorer are always part of general security updates for Windows 10.
• So if you keep Windows up to date, Internet Explorer will also remain current. In the following practical tip, we will show you how to install updates for Windows 10.

Update Internet Explorer manually

Follow the steps below to update.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click on the "Tools"> "Windows Update" tab.
2. Alternatively, you can access this screen via "Control Panel"> "System and Security"> "Windows Update"> "Check for updates".
3. There you will be shown all available updates for your operating system. You can find the update for Internet Explorer in the "Important updates" section.
4. Clicking on the message opens a dialog box in which you mark the IE update with a tick. Confirm with OK and the dialog window is closed.
5. Click on "Install updates" to install the latest version of IE. You must restart your computer to complete the installation.

Very convenient: Update Internet Explorer automatically

Internet Explorer is automatically kept up to date if you have activated the option "Install updates automatically (recommended)". This is also done quickly:

• Via "Control Panel"> "System and Security"> "Windows Update"> "Activate or deactivate automatic updates" you can access the important system updates page: Select the recommended setting "Install updates automatically" and confirm with "OK",
• If you do not want to automatically install all important updates in the future, but only want to keep Internet Explorer up to date, click on the gear icon in the taskbar of IE.
• A dropdown menu opens in which you click on "Info". In this window, check "Install new versions automatically" so that in the future you no longer have to worry about the topicality of your browser.