How to Check What Version of Internet Explorer You Have

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click the Gear icon.

   Newer versions of Internet Explorer have done away with the traditional Windows menu bar, and instead are controlled through the Gear icon in the upper-right corner of the Internet Explorer window.
   
   If you have neither a Gear icon nor a menu bar, right-click in blank space in your bookmarks bar and select "Menu Bar" from the menu.
   
   Follow the instructions in the next section.
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   Step 2: Click About Internet Explorer.

   This is located at the bottom of the menu.
   
   A new window will appear. , The logo will display the general version number you are using, such as Internet Explorer
   11.
   
   Your exact version will be listed directly beneath the Internet Explorer logo.
   
   The longer numbers denote which specific build of the general version you are using.The latest available version for Windows XP is IE8 The latest available version for Windows Vista is IE9 The latest available version for Windows 7 & 8 is IE11
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   Step 3: Find your version number.

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