Internet Explorer

Web browsing is the No. 1 thing people do on their Windows-based PC, and as such, they increasingly expect the same experience they associate with their PC applications from their favorite Web-based e-mail service, photo site or social network site. This kind of immersive experience does not occur on the Web today, and using a browser is often associated with limited performance and interactivity. Microsoft developed Internet Explorer to help change this.

Press Contact

WE Communications
Microsoft Media Relations

(425) 638-7777

Web version of ‘The Settlers of Catan’ board game is out of preview and playable on any device

“Catan Anytime,” a Web-based version of the popular board game, “The Settlers of Catan,” is now out of preview and available to play for free. It’s “modern, easy to play, designed for touch – and available on any device,” writes Divya Kumar, Internet Explorer product marketing manager.

Anime fans: New ‘Gargantia: Sky Courier’ shows off the modern Web using IE

New IE Developer Channel gives Web developers, early adopters a sneak peek at what’s in the works

Microsoft and ESPN make vital World Cup info pretty to look at

Status.modern.ie is launched to help the Web work for everyone – users, developers and businesses

Internet Explorer Products

E-mail Sharing on Internet Explorer 10

Tab Tools on Internet Explorer 10

Address Bar Tools on Internet Explorer 10

Frequent and Pinned Sites on Internet Explorer 10

“Contre Jour” on Internet Explorer 10

Multitasking on Internet Explorer 10

Full Screen Web on Internet Explorer 10

"The Random Adventures of Brandon Generator" invites the audience to collaborate with filmmaker Edgar Wright and illustrator Tommy Lee Edwards on the ongoing story of Brandon, a caffeine-addled writer.

Brandon Is Lost. Can You Help?

Brandon is a would-be writer who finds himself driving in narrative circles. The audience is asked to help Brandon break free from his writer’s block.

Driven to Distraction

Visitors to the Brandon Generator site can leave messages on Brandon’s phone, submit plot ideas on his laptop, and sketch monsters on his notepad. Episode 2 weaves in 60 ideas submitted by the audience.

Fans Supply Monsters and More

The HTML5-powered site aims to highlight the rich and immersive new Web experiences that can be delivered with a modern browser like Internet Explorer 9.

Site Comes Alive With HTML5

Director Edgar Wright calls Brandon "a romanticized version" of himself. They share a caffeine addiction – both have put down 13 espressos in a single day.

Coffee Monsters

Edgar Wright, the director of "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz,” describes Brandon Generator as equal parts interactive movie, animated comic, choose your own adventure, and "Internet head trip."

On the Set With Director Edgar Wright

SVG Girl showcases the capabilities of hardware accelerated Internet Explorer 9 SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) animations.

Internet Explorer 9: SVG Girl

The "Bon Jovi Video Director" lets customers build their own Bon Jovi concert experience. With hardware acceleration, web video like "Bon Jovi Video Director" performs more smoothly.

Internet Explorer 9: Direct a Bon Jovi Concert

Shown here in Internet Explorer 9, the foursquare playground uses HTML5 Geolocation and Internet Explorer to provide data visualizations of a foursquare check-ins in a digital cityscape.

Internet Explorer 9: Foursquare Playground

When pinned to a Windows 7 taskbar, eBay offers users quick access to various tasks via their dynamic jump list.

Windows 7 Taskbar: eBay Dynamic Jump List & Pinned Site

Slacker Radio is optimized for the ultimate listening experience on Internet Explorer 9. Listeners can now pin the Slacker site to their taskbar for easy access and control, allowing the consumer to select stations, see artist information and album art, as well as skip songs.

Windows 7 Taskbar: Slacker Radio Pinned Experience

Groupon’s dynamic jump list offers Windows 7 users running Internet Explorer 9 access to recent deals specific to their location.

Windows 7 Taskbar: Groupon Dynamic Jump List & Pinned Site

Instant one-click access to partner websites right from the Windows 7 Taskbar with Internet Explorer 9.

Windows 7 Taskbar: A–Z Pinned Sites

Gilt users who pin the site to their Windows 7 taskbar have access to the latest deals through their dynamic jump list.

Windows 7 Taskbar: Gilt Groupe Jump List

Huffington Post offers Internet Explorer 9 users a reminder that the site is easily pinned to the user’s taskbar.

Internet Explorer 9 Pinning Notification

Internet Explorer 9 lets your websites shine by putting the focus on the site, not the browser.

Websites Shine on Internet Explorer 9

Internet Explorer 9 has extensive support for HTML5, delivering interoperability to developers through Web standards.

Internet Explorer 9: HTML5 Support

Internet Explorer 9: FishIE Tank demo

Internet Explorer 9 uses Aero Snap, shown with continuous video while tearing off tabs.

Internet Explorer 9: Aero Snap

The KEXP Streaming Archive shows a visualization of 10 years of playlists from the independent radio station, built entirely with HTML5 and rendered in Internet Explorer 9.

Team Foundation Server Moves to the Cloud

Track Splash is a performance sample for Internet Explorer 9 that shows how different browsers use hardware-accelerated HTML5.

Track Splash for Internet Explorer 9

KEXP Streaming Archive of Playlists

Windows_Internet_Explorer_9_-_Vertical

Windows_Internet_Explorer_9_-_Horizontal

Brandon Generator