How to Update Microsoft Internet Explorer

Microsoft Internet Explorer is the most widely used of all Internet browsers. The options you have available when you use it are very helpful and convenient. Using Microsoft Internet Explorer is one of the best ways to surf the Internet, but make sure you are getting all of the latest features possible. The best way to do this is to keep Microsoft Internet Explore updated. You can easily accomplish this by following the steps provided explaining how to Update Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Instructions

• Connect to the Internet. Make sure you have an Internet connection available to update Internet Explorer.

Click on the “Start” button located on the bottom left of your computer screen.

Click on “All Programs” or you can hold the mouse pointer over it to open it, if you have Microsoft Windows XP.

Select “Windows Update”, which will be in the first (left side) pane of listed installed programs. You may have to then select “Check for Updates”. This opens the Microsoft Update page.

You will have the option to select either “Express” or “Custom” updates. It is recommended that you choose "Express" to get all of the high-priority updates available. Your computer will be scanned checking for all of the latest updates that are available.

Once the scan is complete, you will see a list with all of the possible (and recommended) Microsoft Windows updates. Make sure all of the Microsoft Internet Explorer updates are selected.

Click on “Install Updates” to download. You may have to select “Run” (or “Save” if you want to save a copy of them) to begin the process.

Once the Microsoft Windows updates have downloaded, follow the directions given to install them. You may have to restart your computer to complete the updates.

Tips & Warnings

• You can update Microsoft Internet Explorer through the Control Panel. Select “Start,” “Control Panel” and then select “Windows Update” that is listed on the left side. You could also do an update for Microsoft Internet Explorer by going directly to the Microsoft Windows Update page listed in the resources.
• If this is your first time doing any Microsoft Windows updates (Internet Explorer or other Microsoft programs on your computer) you will have to verify your copy of Microsoft Windows when you first open the Microsoft Windows Update page. This is a very fast and easy process to complete. Simply follow the directions given. Once you have verified your copy of Microsoft Windows, you can proceed with updating Internet Explorer.