Internet Explorer has been disabled on certain versions of Windows 10

As of February 14th, Internet Explorer's lengthy rule of being the go-to web browser for those who own PCs has come to an end. Now, Microsoft Edge will take its place as the preferred choice for Windows 10 users, and any attempts to access Internet Explorer will be redirected accordingly.

What’s going on:

Once the go-to web browser, Internet Explorer has officially been put to rest on certain versions of Windows 10, which Microsoft announced on February 14. Users that try to access the retired browser will now be automatically directed to their new preferred browser, Microsoft Edge.

Why it matters:

In 1995, tech giant Microsoft introduced Internet Explorer, and within 8 years, it had become the most popular browser with a 95% market share. Since then, 11 new versions of the browser have been released, with the last one released in 2013.

How it’ll impact the future:

“With a growing number of websites no longer supporting Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge offers a faster, more secure, and more modern browsing experience that can still open legacy, Internet Explorer-dependent sites when needed,” Microsoft said in a statement.