Question 1

What happens when Internet Explorer reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Internet Explorer reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 5 Internet Explorer versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Internet Explorer 11-ltsb, maintained until October 14, 2031. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Internet Explorer 11-ltsb still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Internet Explorer 11-ltsb is actively supported until October 14, 2031. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Internet Explorer releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Internet Explorer after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Internet Explorer after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Internet Explorer release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Internet Explorer 7 to Internet Explorer 11-ltsb.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Internet Explorer from 7 to 11-ltsb: (1) review the official migration guide for breaking changes, (2) test your application against the new version in a staging environment, (3) update dependencies that have version constraints, (4) run your full test suite, (5) deploy with a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before EOL.

Question 5

When is the next Internet Explorer LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Not all Internet Explorer releases have a designated LTS status. Check the version table above — LTS releases are marked with an "LTS" badge. Refer to the official Internet Explorer release policy for information on upcoming long-term support versions.

Question 6

How long does Internet Explorer support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Internet Explorer supports each release for approximately 157 months (~13.1 years).  The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
11	Nov 13, 2013	—	Jun 14, 2022	1456d ago	—	—	EOL
11-ltsb	Nov 13, 2013	—	Oct 14, 2031	in 1953d	—	—	Active
11-ltsc	Nov 13, 2013	—	Oct 14, 2031	in 1953d	—	—	Active
11-server	Nov 13, 2013	—	Oct 14, 2031	in 1953d	—	—	Active
11-embedded	Nov 13, 2013	—	Oct 14, 2031	in 1953d	—	—	Active
10	Oct 30, 2012	—	Jan 31, 2020	2321d ago	—	—	EOL
9	Mar 15, 2011	—	Jan 12, 2016	3801d ago	—	—	EOL
8	Jun 17, 2009	—	Jan 12, 2016	3801d ago	—	—	EOL
7	Oct 18, 2006	—	Oct 10, 2023	973d ago	—	—	EOL

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