Overview
See what we've done to make Internet Explorer 8 faster, easier, and safer than ever.
Accelerators
Accelerators let you map directions, translate words, email your friends, and more in just a few mouse clicks. Learn more about Accelerators.
Common accelerator showing driving directions
InPrivate Browsing
Browse the web without saving your history with Internet Explorer 8's InPrivate Browsing. Now you can shop for that special gift with confidence knowing your family won't accidentally find out or use a shared computer without leaving a trace. Learn more about InPrivate Browsing.
The InPrivate button on the Address Bar
Web Slices
Keep up with changes to the sites you care about most. Add a Web Slice and you won't have to go back to the same website again and again for updates on news, stock quotes, online auctions, weather, or even sports scores. Learn more about Web Slices.
A common Web Slice
Search suggestions
Search smarter with detailed suggestions from your favorite search providers and browsing history. See visual previews and get suggested content topics while you type in the enhanced Instant Search Box. Learn more about the Instant Search Box.
A search showing visual content
SmartScreen Filter
New security features help to protect you against deceptive and malicious websites which can compromise your data, privacy and identity. Learn more about Phishing and the SmartScreen Filter.
A blocked website because reported as unsafe