Mell Can I upgrade Windows XP to 8?
For Windows XP to Windows 8.1: “Windows 8.1 isn’t designed for installation on PCs running Windows Vista or Windows XP,” Microsoft warns on its upgrade page. Basically, Redmond would much prefer you just buy a new Windows 8-based PC.
Can you still use Internet Explorer on Windows XP?
Microsoft has stopped providing any type of technical support for Windows XP computers. This also means Microsoft will no longer support Internet Explorer 8, the default web browser for Windows XP. Continuing to use XP and IE8 could expose your computer to serious threats, including viruses and malware.
What is the latest Internet Explorer version for Windows XP?
OS compatibility
| Operating system | Latest stable IE version | |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | Windows 8 or later, Server 2012 or later | 11.0.220 |
| Windows 7, Server 2008 R2 | 11.0.170 | |
| Vista, Server 2008 | 9.0.195 | |
| XP, Server 2003 | 8.0.6001.18702 |
What is the latest IE version for Windows XP?
OS compatibility
| Operating system | Latest stable IE version | |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | XP, Server 2003 | 8.0.6001.18702 |
| NT 4.0, 98, 2000, ME | 6.0 SP1 | |
| 95 | 5.5 SP2 | |
| 3.1x, NT 3.51 | 5.01 SP2 |
Is it possible to run Internet Explorer 8 on XP SP3?
I just upgraded to XP SP3 because SP2 will not be supported soon. I was running Internet Explorer 8 before and now it will only run with “add-ons” disabled.
Is it safe to uninstall Internet Explorer 8 on XP?
You probably need to follow the “alternative instructions for XP”. And you should probably manually set a System Restore point before you remove IE8, just to be safe. :emotion-5: Then reboot and try reinstalling IE8 again. 06-26-2010 10:11 PM Unfortunately you cannot uninstall IE-8 once you have installed SP-3 with IE installed.
Why does Internet Explorer not work on Windows XP?
If you do not uninstall the later version of Internet Explorer in this situation, Internet Explorer will no longer work after the repair installation of Windows XP is completed. Specifically, the repair installation does not restore earlier versions of the files in the Program Files\\Internet Explorer folder.
How do I reinstall Internet Explorer 7 or 8?
To reinstall Internet Explorer 7 or Internet Explorer 8, you must have the Internet Explorer installation package. This installation package may still be on the computer from the first time that you installed the later version of Internet Explorer. Locate the installation package in the folder in which you saved the files.