1995 founded Closed
browsers · microsoft.com
Internet Explorer
the clock stopped
Closed 2022-06-15 · lasted 26 years 303 days
1995 to 2022. ActiveX, quirks mode, and a generation of 'best viewed in'.
Why it closed
- Microsoft, 15 Jun 2022, in favor of Edge. The intranet finally had to move.
Times it almost ended
- Firefox, then Chrome. IE became the thing you needed for the old payroll site.
Questions
Is Internet Explorer still up?
No. Internet Explorer closed in 2022-06-15. It started in 1995.
When did Internet Explorer close?
Internet Explorer closed in 2022. 1995 to 2022. ActiveX, quirks mode, and a generation of 'best viewed in'.
When was Internet Explorer founded?
Internet Explorer started in 1995 (1995-08-16).
Why did Internet Explorer die?
Microsoft, 15 Jun 2022, in favor of Edge. The intranet finally had to move.