Fast, Safe, Easy. Internet Explorer 8 Puts the Web at Your Service

Thank you for downloading the newest version of Windows Internet Explorer, the world's most popular web browser. Yes, you're connected to the Internet, and yes, you're about to surf the web like never before. But before you get started, we'd like to share with you how the enhanced features in Internet Explorer 8 will greatly enrich and improve your web experience.

Internet Explorer 8 is packed with exciting and time-saving new features that make web browsing faster and easier than ever before.

Accelerators No longer do you have to open multiple browser tabs or windows to get the information you need. Accelerators are tools in Internet Explorer 8 that easily allow access to multiple points of information (maps, definitions, web searches, translations, etc.) within a single Internet Explorer 8 window. Finally, web browsing feels automatic.

Web Slices This new feature takes feeds to a whole new level! Now you can subscribe to specific sections within a site and have updated content delivered directly to your Internet Explorer 8 menu bar. Whether it's a gossip column, favorite blog, auction item, or a weather report, with Web Slices you'll never skip a beat.

Learn more about how our new features are designed to help you find what you're looking for easier, faster and more securely.

New Version, Familiar Features

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.

Can I still use the traditional file menus?

Absolutely. You can make the Menu Bar (File, Edit, View, etc.) appear by selecting the tools menu, located near the upper right of the screen, and then Toolbars and then Menu Bar.

How do I access my 'Favorites'?

Simply click on the star icon in the upper left corner of the screen for a drop-down menu of saved web pages. To add a favorite, click on the star-plus icon next to the star.

How do I stop and refresh pages?

The stop and refresh icons are located at the top of the page at the end of the web address window.

Compatibility View

Internet Explorer 8’s built-in Compatibility View button enables you to display websites that were designed for older browsers. Simply press the Compatibility View button if you see display problems on a website like misaligned text, images, or text boxes. It’s located next to the Refresh button on the Address Bar.