Internet Explorer 6 Downloads

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This page contains downloads for all critical updates, recommended releases, and other beneficial system updates for Internet Explorer 6. To select downloads in the language of your choice, visit the Worldwide Downloads page.
Note: Microsoft Java Virtual Machine Not Included in Internet Explorer. For more information, visit http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/java/.

Latest Critical Updates

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Install Critical Updates with Microsoft Update

Microsoft Update makes it easy to install the latest critical updates available for your computer. Go to Microsoft Update now to scan your computer and get the latest security updates.

You can also read the security bulletins for more details on each of the latest updates.

Internet Explorer 7

•	Download Internet Explorer 7 Get the latest version of the world's most popular web browser.

Internet Explorer 6

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Get Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

Internet Explorer 6 SP1, which includes the e-mail client Outlook Express, is the latest version of the Internet Explorer 6 core technologies in Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional. Download it now to start experiencing the best of the Web.

•	Order the Internet Explorer 6 SP1 CD (U.S. and Canada Only) When you order Internet Explorer on CD, you can avoid Web traffic and save download time.

Recommended Updates and Add-ons

•	Internet Explorer Add-ons Find the latest tools to customize the way you browse the Web.

•	Rights Management Add-on for Internet Explorer Keep sensitive documents more secure with the Windows Rights Management Add-on for Internet Explorer.

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Internet Explorer High Encryption Pack

The Internet Explorer High Encryption Pack gives you 128-bit encryption, the highest level of protection Microsoft can offer whenever you use credit cards or make other financial or confidential transactions over the Internet. If you are running Windows 2000 and wish to upgrade to 128-bit encryption, you must download the Windows 2000 High Encryption Pack.

IT Pros

•	Deploying Internet Explorer 6 Across a Network? Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) 6 Service Pack 1 (SP1) enables the most cost-effective and efficient way to deploy and manage Web-based solutions.