Internet Explorer
Type: browser
Internet Explorer has long been the world's most popular web browser for viewing web pages on the Internet.
Internet Explorer (IE) is a free program developed by Microsoft, the creators of the Windows operating system.
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Internet Explorer has in the past come under attack from critics because of its security vulnerabilities, though Microsoft has worked hard to improve the safety of newer versions, which include features such as a Phishing filter and domain name anti-spoofing.
Microsoft has also worked to improve Internet Explorer's support for web standards, to bring it in line with rivals like Firefox and to make it easier for web designers to code web pages.
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