Keep the web familiar.
Internet Explorer is the most widely used browser in the world. It is used every day to search, shop, bank, e-mail, and interact on social network sites with confidence. When you click on the , you know you'll be able to get online and find what you need, safely and easily, in a familiar setting with Internet Explorer.

Use a browser that respects your privacy.
By design, Internet Explorer keeps the address bar and search bar separate to help protect your privacy—ensuring the information you type in your address bar stays private, and isn't shared with anyone. Not every browser separates these two functions.

Avoid phishing scams and malware.
By default, Internet Explorer 8 runs the SmartScreen Filter to help protect you from malicious software and phishing threats. SmartScreen Filter will block malicious sites and downloads and will warn you if a site you are trying to open has been reported as unsafe—it will even allow you to report any unsafe sites you find.

Browse more privately.
When you're using a public computer to check e-mail or you're shopping for a surprise gift on a family PC, it's a good idea to use InPrivate Browsing—a feature that helps prevent your browsing history, cookies, and other information from being retained on your computer where someone else might discover it.

Recover from crashes quickly.
Came across a site that caused a tab to crash? No worries. Your browser session is stable, thanks to new tab isolation and crash recovery features. If one site causes trouble, you won't lose your whole session.

Find what you want in fewer clicks.
You don't have to open up a new window to find information like driving directions—now you can get that information easily using one of our Accelerators.

Make it yours.
Customize your browser by choosing from an ever-growing collection of handy and easy-to-use add-ons from the Internet Explorer Add-ons Gallery, including Web Slices to keep up-to-date on weather forecasts, stock quotes or sports scores; Visual Search Suggestions from top search providers; and Accelerators to help you translate a word or map an address in fewer clicks.

Browse with more confidence.
Internet Explorer is covered by Microsoft's leading worldwide security response process—when cyber criminals unleash new threats to attack you and your PC, we have a dedicated team and process in place to provide you with unmatched support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—helping keep you safer than ever.