How to Downgrade Internet Explorer 11 to 8
Internet Explorer 11, released by Microsoft in 2013, is the final version of the Internet Explorer web browser. However, some users may find that Internet Explorer 11 is not compatible with certain websites or applications, and they need to downgrade to an earlier version, such as Internet Explorer 8. In this article, we will guide you through the process of how to downgrade Internet Explorer 11 to 8 on your Windows computer.
Step 1: Back up your data
Before you proceed with the downgrade process, it is essential to back up your data to avoid any potential loss. This includes saving your bookmarks, favorites, and any other important data you have stored in Internet Explorer 11.
Step 2: Uninstall Internet Explorer 11
To downgrade to Internet Explorer 8, you first need to remove Internet Explorer 11 from your computer. Here’s how to do it:
1. Press the “Windows” key and type “Control Panel” in the search bar. Open the Control Panel.
2. Click on “Programs” and then “Programs and Features.”
3. Scroll down and find “Internet Explorer 11.” Right-click on it and select “Uninstall.”
4. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.
Step 3: Install Internet Explorer 8
After uninstalling Internet Explorer 11, you can now proceed to install Internet Explorer 8. Here’s how to do it:
1. Go to the official Microsoft website and download the Internet Explorer 8 installer for your Windows version.
2. Once the download is complete, double-click the installer file to begin the installation process.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Internet Explorer 8 on your computer.
Step 4: Restore your data
After installing Internet Explorer 8, you can now restore your data, such as bookmarks and favorites. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open Internet Explorer 8.
2. Click on the “Tools” menu and select “Import and Export.”
3. Choose “Import from another program or file” and click “Next.”
4. Select “Internet Explorer favorites” and click “Next.”
5. Choose the location where you saved your bookmarks and favorites, and click “Next.”
6. Follow the prompts to complete the import process.
Step 5: Verify the downgrade
To ensure that the downgrade process was successful, open Internet Explorer 8 and navigate to a website. Check if the website displays correctly and functions as expected.
By following these steps, you should now have successfully downgraded Internet Explorer 11 to 8 on your Windows computer. This will allow you to access websites and applications that are compatible with Internet Explorer 8.
