How to Download and Install Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer is probably the most popular Internet browser available. It comes already installed on most IMB-based computers. Because Windows frequently puts out updated versions of Internet Explorer, it will likely become necessary to download the program, from time to time, to make sure you stay updated with the latest technology. Fortunately, it is easy to download and install Internet Explorer.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Access to the Internet
• Computer

Get Internet Explorer for Your Computer

1. Go to the Internet Explorer home page (see Resources below).
2. Find the heading giving the name of the latest version of Internet Explorer, then click on 'Download.'
3. Click on 'Check System Requirements' to make sure your computer is able to support Internet Explorer.
4. Read the system requirements. If you decide after reading them that Internet Explorer will run on your computer, click the 'Back' button in your toolbar.
5. Select the 'Download' button underneath the version of Internet Explorer the site has already selected for you.
6. Click the 'Continue' button to allow Internet Explorer to verify you are operating a Windows-based computer.
7. Follow the provided instructions for validating your Windows system. You will right-click your toolbar, click on 'Install ActiveX,' wait for the security box to pop up and then click 'Install.'
8. Click on 'Download' once the Web site has automatically taken you to the page where you will find that button.
9. Follow the directions in the installation window that will now appear. The window will guide you through the installation process. You will first click 'Next,' then read the license agreement and select 'I Accept.' In the next window, click 'Validate.'

Install Internet Explorer

10. Look for a dialogue box to pop up on your desktop. This box will ask you if you want to run the download. Click 'Run.'
11. Click 'Next' to install Internet Explorer and all pertinent updates.
12. Wait patiently while Internet Explorer installs itself on your computer. This could take a few minutes.
13. Choose the 'Restart Now' option to restart your computer. Internet Explorer will not run until after your computer has been shut down and restarted.

Tips & Warnings

• If you ever need additional assistance with how to download and install Internet Explorer, go to the Internet Explorer FAQs page (see Resources below).
• Internet Explorer 7 will run on computers using Windows XP, Vista or Server 2003 with a 233MHz processor or higher.
• You can help protect your identity by never entering personal information into Web sites you do not trust. Internet Explorer will even help you out in this regard, with built in security features that scan the Web sites you visit to see how trustworthy they are.
• Installing Internet Explorer, in this guide, refers to version 7.