How to Install an Internet Explorer Browser

Install an Internet Explorer browser on your computer.

Internet Explorer is a popular web browser made by Microsoft. The latest version of the browser can be downloaded from the Microsoft website. If you do not have access to the site, you can order a CD that contains the latest browser by using the link in the Resources section.

Instructions

1. Close all programs and applications.

2. Open a browser and go to the Microsoft Internet Explorer website (see Resources).

3. Click the "Download" link to the far right of the page.

4. Choose your country/region from the drop-down menu in the left column on the page that appears. Click on your operating system in the right column.

5. Hit the "Download" button. Click "Open" or "Run this program from its current location" in the dialog box that appears.

6. Follow the prompts as the download and installation process continues. They will include a series of questions about where you want the application to reside on your machine, as well as your preferences.

References

• Microsoft: Windows Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008

Resources

• Microsoft: Order a CD
• Microsoft Internet Explorer Web page