How to Upgrade To Internet Explorer 9

Last Updated: March 29, 2019

Internet Explorer 9 for Windows contains multiple new features, such as the ability to pin websites to the taskbar, open multiple Web pages using tabs, perform basic Internet searches using the address bar, and more. At this time, all Windows 7 and Windows Vista users have the option to upgrade to Internet Explorer 9. Follow these steps to install Internet Explorer 9 on your computer.

Method 1

Method 1 of 4:

Verify Your Current Version of Internet Explorer

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Open a session of Internet Explorer on your computer or device.
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Click on the "Help" option in the toolbar. The Help option is indicated by a question mark icon.

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Select "About Internet Explorer" from the Help drop-down menu. Your current version of Internet Explorer will be displayed.

Method 2

Method 2 of 4:

Upgrade to Internet Explorer 9

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Navigate to the Sources section at the bottom of this article.
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Click on the link in the first source that contains the word "downloads" in the URL. You will be redirected to Microsoft's download page for Internet Explorer 9.
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Navigate to your preferred language and select your current version of Windows (Windows Vista or Windows 7) from the dropdown menu.
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Click on "Download." The download dialog box will display on your screen.
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Click "Run" within the File Download dialog box.
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Click "Continue" within the User Account Control dialog box. Internet Explorer 9 will now begin downloading to your computer.
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Click on "Restart Now (Recommended)" when Internet Explorer 9 has finished downloading. Your computer will restart and Internet Explorer 9 will be available for use.
- Select "Restart Later" if you have unsaved work or other open sessions on your computer. Internet Explorer 9 will finish installing the next time you restart your computer.

Method 3

Method 3 of 4:

Pin your Favorite Websites to Internet Explorer 9

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Navigate to a website you'd like to pin using Internet Explorer 9. The pin feature allows you to pin your favorite websites to your desktop, taskbar, or Start menu for quicker access.
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Locate the icon displayed to the left of the website name at the top of your browser session.
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Click on the icon, and drag it to a desired location on your desktop, taskbar, or Start menu. Going forward, you can access that particular website by clicking on the icon.

Method 4

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Establish Preferred Search Providers for Web Browsing

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Gather the names of your favorite search provider websites. For example, if you like to perform frequent searches in wikiHow, add wikiHow to your list of preferred Internet search providers.
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Type the name of a search provider into the address bar of Internet Explorer 9. For example, if you want wikiHow added to your list of search providers, type "wikiHow." A dropdown menu will display with numerous URL suggestions.
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Click on "Add" from the bottom-right corner of the dropdown menu.
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Select the appropriate URL from the list of suggestions provided. For example, if you typed "wikiHow," select "www.wikihow.com - wikiHow - How to do anything" from the list of suggestions.
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Select "wikiHow" or another search provider from the address bar when performing future Web searches.