How to Download Internet Explorer 8
Despite the well-known Internet Explorer browser, you have already updated to version 11, for users who own a computer quite dated it is preferable to download an earlier version that requires lower requirements.
The version 8 is one of the most used on devices that mount XP or earlier, but downloading may be a necessary operation is not so simple. Let’s see how to download, install and before setting in a fast and intuitive.
1.) Before proceeding, consider the year of purchase of your computer and your operating system. In the event that your PC is not prior to 2009 I do not see why not upgrade to the latest version of the browser, especially if mounted operating systems such as Windows Vista, 7 or 8.
2.) Once you are satisfied that the version 8 is the one that’s right for you, go to the Microsoft website and in the ” Download ” section, you will find a list of useful software for your PC. The link to find out which version of Internet Explorer 8 (this link). Select your language and follow the instructions to download. See that the selected version can only be installed on XP and Vista. In addition, all updates and support for XP, as noted in the link provided, will soon be abandoned by Microsoft.
3.) Once the download is complete (which will take from 1 to 10 minutes depending on the speed of your connection) open the file .Exe file you downloaded. Click Next and select the installation destination. You also need to accept the license agreement: do not worry, it only contains rules and caveats that, in essence, Microsoft disclaims any liability caused by the wrong software (piracy, illegal contact, etc..). Then a bar will indicate the progress of the installation process. Completed this, click Finish, and you can finally use the software Microsoft signed ..
4.) When you first open the browser, it will appear, one or more pop-ups that will help you with the initial settings. There will first be asked if you want to activate the ” suggested sites “: this allows you to see the most popular sites on typing only part of the name into the search bar. Another critical step is the import of the history, cache, cookies and saved passwords from other browsers if you had used them in the past (Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Safari, etc….).
If you answer in the affirmative, will import all the data related to navigation that will allow you to take advantage of a more complete experience from the outset. Last setting to be set, is that the SmartScreen Filter.
This particular characteristic, peculiar Explorer, it can be really useful, especially if you are not able seamen. The filter will explore all the web pages before you open them in a fraction of a second and if these prove suspicious, report the page as unsafe, requesting confirmation for access to it. Obviously, it is highly recommended to activate it.
