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Thank you for downloading Internet Explorer 8

Before you begin browsing, take a few seconds to discover two of our new time-saving features.

What's New

Get things done faster with Accelerators

The Accelerator icon

Start searching, mapping, emailing, and translating from the page you're already on without navigating to other websites.

Watch a video to learn now to use Accelerators Watch a video to learn now to use Accelerators .

Keep up on what matters most with Web Slices

The Web Slice icon

Add a Web Slice to your Favorites bar 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—now those updates will come to you.

Watch a video to learn how to use Web Slices Watch a video to learn how to use Web Slices .

Internet Explorer 8 includes many other Accelerators and Web Slices. You can also find and add more from the Internet Explorer Gallery to personalize the browser in a way that works for you.

New version, familiar features

Use the scroll bar below to see more features.

A house icon
How do I access my home page?

Simply click on the house icon, located near the upper right of the screen, to go directly to your home page.

The Compatibility View icon
A webpage looks broken. Can I fix it?

Compatibility View lets you view websites designed for older browsers. To fix misaligned text or images, click the Compatibility View button to the right of the Address Bar.

A picture of a star
How do I access my 'Favorites'?

Simply click on the star icon in the upper left corner of the screen. To add a Favorite to the Favorites Bar, click on the star-arrow icon next to the star.

A question icon
Can I still use the traditional file menus?

Absolutely. You can make the Menu Bar (File, Edit, View, etc.) appear by pressing the Alt key on your keyboard.

The refresh and stop icons
How do I stop and refresh pages?

The stop and refresh icons are located to the right of the Address Bar.

Now that you've got Internet Explorer 8, customize it with add-ons from the Internet Explorer Gallery.

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