Definition: Internet Explorer is the free, default Web browser for the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems. Internet Explorer ships pre-installed on all modern Windows computers.
Microsoft Internet Explorer contains various Internet connection, network file sharing and security settings. Among other features, Internet Explorer supports:
- proxy server configuration
- auto-dialing a dialup Internet connection
- FTP client capabilities
- remote LAN administration
Internet Explorer has received much publicity for several network security holes that have been discovered in the past, but Internet Explorer remains the most popular Web browser in use worldwide.
Also Known As: IE, IE6, MSIE
