Matt writes:
I have a Compaq Presario C500 and I’ve been trying to update to a newer version of Internet Explorer. My computer keeps trying to tell me to use Windows 8 or 8.1. According to the download my current Vista does not support newer versions. Help!
Matt – if you are using Windows Vista you can only go up to Internet Explorer 9. It sounds like you are trying to update to Internet Explorer 11. That version is only compatible with Windows 7 and up.
Here ‘s a list of which versions of IE work with which operating systems:
Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1,Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows 7 – Internet Explorer 11
Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows 7 – Internet Explorer 10
Windows Vista – Internet Explorer 9
Windows XP – Internet Explorer 8
There’s nothing you can do to upgrade past IE 9 with Vista. Though you could try either the Chrome or Firefox browsers if you are having issues with a particular website.
~ Cynthia
cannot instatt ie 9 on vista
Very cool tech tip. HOW would I find out which version of IE. I have my laptop is running windows 7.
I was reading your article about explorers, and you have that windows 7 only has internet explorer 10, i got a update to 11 about 2 months ago now and its working fine with windows 7.
Why did you run this story twice in the newsletter?
I have Windows 7 on my computer and I have Internet Explorer 11 installed on it.
I have the same problem upgrading. I now use Chrome and it is fabulous. My computor is like new! Try it!
I am having the same problem and can’t upgrade to explorer 9. I try the upgrade and it tells me “This versionof setup doesn’t support your Windows system type(32 bit/64 bit). I also go a comment about needed Vista SP instead of Vista? Please help!
Thank you,
Lynn
my problem too. same ting re 32/64, but it doesn’t offer solution and have verified 32 bit
same here