After the appearance of the Windows operating system on the consumer market, it became necessary to develop application applications designed to work with Internet resources. This led to the creation of web browsers or browsers for navigating sites and working with web documents. Browsers play a major role in the user's exit to the vastness of the World Wide Web. Web browsers quickly become obsolete and present vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit and inject malware into them. The processing speed of outdated browsers is inferior to their modified counterparts. The development companies regularly release updated versions designed to eliminate the identified problems.
Why you need to update the browser
Regularly updating browsers reduces the likelihood of malware penetrating your computer, capable of destroying all information and disrupting its operation. To achieve this goal, developers are constantly looking for vulnerabilities in their software in order to close loopholes for virus attacks.
Outdated versions of browsers are slower than updated ones and cannot perform tasks at the level of modern requirements. The speed of legacy web browsers prevents fast loading of files that contain images and scripts executed using modern programming techniques. This leads to problems downloading new applications and slowing down the loading time of web pages, errors in accessing modern sites, or freezing of the web browser. Current versions browsers already have built-in support for applications and sites built on the latest web technologies.
The difference in the display of sites on a computer display can be illustrated visually:
Web pages made using new technologies are compatible with updated versions of the browsers Google Chrome, Yandex Browser, Opera and Internet Explorer 11. Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer 10 browsers are partially adapted for sites created in HTML5 language. All other versions of browsers cannot fully work with such sites.
At the same time, old versions should not be permanently deleted from the computer. They can be used if you install another operating system on a virtual machine, for example, on Oracle VM VirtualBox.
If you need to work in older versions of Windows, they are installed on a virtual machine and compatible browser modifications are used
In any case, an updated version of the web browser is preferable to an earlier version, because it:
- causes significantly fewer crashes or freezes;
- more reliably protected from virus attacks and the introduction of malicious programs into the system;
- provides faster loading of Internet pages;
- supports a variety of plugins;
- notifies you immediately when updates are available and automatically installs them.
How to update Google Chrome browser
Google Chrome is one of the most popular browsers in the world. About 310 million users use it in their work. The market segment that this browser occupies is about 55% as of mid-2018... It features fast loading speed of web pages and almost no problems inherent in other web browsers. The distinctive features of Google Chrome include:
- fast synchronization and simultaneous configuration for all devices;
- a wide range of themes, applications and extensions;
- quick search for sites at the request of users;
- autocomplete option;
- auto-translation of Internet pages;
- high performance when interacting with the JavaScript add-on.
You can update your web browser in four ways:
- downloading the updated version posted on the official website of the company;
- automatic update when starting the web browser;
- update in manual installation mode;
- update using the free utility Kaspersky Software Updater.
To update your web browser from Google's website, follow these step-by-step instructions:
- Go to the official page of Google Chrome.
You can go to the web page of the Google Chrome browser by entering the corresponding query in the search engine
- On the start web page, click the Download Chrome button.
On the start web page, click on the Download Chrome button
- Accept the terms of service.
Click on the "Accept and install" button
- Wait until the end of the browser installation process.
Wait for the browser installation process to finish
To update automatically when you start your web browser, follow these steps:
- Right-click on the "Start" button on the manipulator.
Right-click on the "Start" button
- In the expanded menu, click on the "Computer Management" line.
From the start menu select the line "Computer Management"
- In the left column of the "Computer Management" console, expand the "Services and Applications" tab and click on the "Services" item.
Expand the section "Services and Applications" and click on the item "Services"
- Find the required services in the service registry that appears:
- Google Update (gupdate), which is responsible for searching for updates on the Internet;
- Google Update (gupdaem), responsible for installing the update.
- The column "Startup type" indicates how to activate the services; by default, they are set to "Manual". Click on the icon of each service with the right key of the manipulator and select the "Properties" line in the drop-down menu.
Search the console for the services responsible for updating the web browser and check their startup type
- In the properties console, open the "General" tab and set "Startup type: Automatic".
For each service responsible for updating the Google Chrome browser, you need to set the automatic startup type
After completing these steps, the Google Chrome browser is updated in automatic installation mode.
To exclude automatic browser updates and the loss of unsaved information, you need to leave the manual start of the search service and install updates. In this case, it is always possible to carry out these actions at a convenient time for the user. I twice had to face the problem of data loss when doing work related to the collection of information not on a hard drive, but directly on a website or in the cloud. At the most inopportune moment, when a large block of material had not yet been saved, the browser started automatically refreshing and all information was irretrievably lost. After that, all the work had to be done anew. The problem can be avoided by using the autosave mode, but not all programs have it.
To update the web browser manually, the user should follow these steps:
Updating by running the free utility Kaspersky Software Updater is one of the easiest ways. After searching for updates on the Internet, they are automatically installed. At the same time, user actions are minimized.
A number of sequential operations are performed to update the browser:
- Download the Kaspersky Software Updater utility from the developer's website and install it on your computer.
On the Kaspersky Lab website, find the Kaspersky Software Updater page and click the "Download" button
- After launching the utility, click on the "Search for updates" button.
Click on the "Search for Updates" button
- Wait for the end of the search for updates.
Wait for the program to find all available updates for the programs installed on the computer
- If the "Updates" console contains the current version of the Google Chrome browser, then click on the "Update" button.
In the console, click on the "Update" button next to Google Chrome
The main drawback of the utility is that it does not indicate the version of the updated version and does not indicate whether it is free for distribution or a trial beta version intended for testing and improvement. From personal experience I can give you such an example. When updating Yandex.Browser, the program unexpectedly replaced the current installation with the beta version. I had to uninstall the browser and reinstall it. In addition, Kaspersky Software Updater does not indicate whether a paid or free version is offered for updating. This also led to the need to reinstall due to the fact that the update was designed for 30 days of free use. It does not take much time, but it is still better to avoid unplanned work.
It is my deep conviction, despite all the praise for the Kaspersky Software Updater utility, it is preferable to use the Glary Utilities program to search for updated versions of browsers. We will look at how to do this later in this article.
Video: how to update the Google Chrome browser
How to update Yandex.Browser
Yandex Browser is a web browser created by Yandex. It is on second place in terms of the number of installations on desktop computers in Russia, which have access to the global network. The segment occupied by Yandex Browser among users in Russia is about 22%. The browser has the most advanced information retrieval system, which is of great help for users who work with large amounts of information.
The web browser version can be updated in three different ways. These methods are similar to updating Google Chrome, except for using the Kaspersky Software Updater utility.
To update the web browser from the developer's site, the user must follow the following step-by-step instructions:
To update the web browser in the automatic installation mode, you need to make changes in the browser settings, as indicated below:
- Open Yandex Browser.
- In the upper right corner of the browser window, click the button, which is indicated by the icon, which is three horizontal lines above each other.
Click on the browser control button
- In the menu that opens, click on the "Settings" icon.
In the browser control menu, click on the "Settings" icon
- In the settings window, click on the "Show advanced settings" button.
Click on the "Show advanced settings" button
- In the "System" block, set the checkbox next to the line "Refresh the browser, even if it is not running", if it is disabled.
In the "System" block, check the item "Update browser, even if it is not running"
The browser will run in auto-update mode.
To manually update your web browser, you need to do the following:
- Open Yandex Browser and go to the menu for managing its work, as shown in the previous instruction.
- In the drop-down menu, move the cursor to the line "Additional".
In the drop-down menu, select "Advanced"
- In the next menu, click on the line "About the browser".
In the expanded menu, click on the line "About the browser"
- The current version of the web browser will be displayed in the Yandex Browser Information Console. If the latest version is installed, then nothing needs to be done. If the search engine finds an update, it will be installed automatically.
Check the current browser version is up to date
Video: how to properly install the updated version of Yandex Browser
Opera web browser update
The Opera browser, according to the information indicated in the "Wikipedia", took the fifth place in the world in terms of use. The percentage of the total number of Russian Internet users is two orders of magnitude higher than the world average. The segment occupied by the browser on the Russian Internet is about 3%.
Latest web browser updates designed for unattended installation... The user only has to agree to the terms and conditions.
The Opera web browser update provides four options, just like the Google Chrome browser.
To update the web browser from the developer's website, follow these steps:
You do not need to take any action to automatically update your web browser. When a new version of the browser appears on the display, a console pops up with a suggestion to install. You can agree or refuse to complete this operation later. The entire update process is automatic.
When prompted to install the update, agree or refuse
To manually update the version of the Opera web browser, follow these steps:
- Launch the Opera web browser.
- On the main web page, click on the "Configure and manage Opera" button. The button is a pictogram in the form of the logo of the developer Opera Software.
Click on the Opera Software logo button
- In the drop-down menu, click on the line "About".
In the main menu of the Opera web browser, click on the "About" line
- The next page will show information about the current browser version. If it is out of date, the automatic installation of the update will start.
If a new version is available, the update installation will start automatically
The fourth option - using a third-party program - is discussed in the section on updating the Google Chrome browser.
Video: how to update the version of the Opera browser
As a rule, a browser update is released by the developer once every 2-3 weeks and is constantly kept up to date.
Mozilla Firefox browser update methods
Mozilla Firefox is the second most installed web browser in the world. It is developed and distributed in the telecommunications market by the Mozilla Corporation. In Russia, the number of its users is more than 14% of the total number of subscribers of the World Wide Web. But it received the greatest distribution in Europe with free access to source codes. In Germany, for example, this browser is used by about 34% of subscribers.
The Mozilla Firefox web browser update provides four options, just like the Opera and Google Chrome browsers.
To update the web browser from the developer's site, the user needs to follow the steps below:
- In any search engine, go to the main site of the Mozilla Corporation.
Go to the official website of Mozilla Corporation
- In the start window, click on the Mozilla Quantum or Mozilla Firefox banner.
Click on the "Download Firefox" banner
- In the pop-up menu, click on the "Run" button.
Click on the "Run" button in the panel that appears at the bottom of the window
- Wait until the installation of the updated version of the browser is completed.
Wait until the installation of the new version of the browser is complete
- Upon completion of the browser installation, enable the "Restore all windows and tabs" item and click on the "Next!" Button.
Turn on the item "Restore all windows and tabs" and click on the button "Next!"
- Configure the browser in the start window of Mozilla Firefox.
In the start window, you need to set the required settings
To install the update in automatic mode, you need to change the basic settings in the main menu:
- On your desktop, double-click the Firefox icon to launch your web browser.
Double click the Firefox icon to launch the Mozilla web browser
- Right-click on the block of arrangement of icons in the upper half of the browser window.
In the drop-down list, click on the "Menu bar" line to display the main sections of the browser settings.
In the drop-down list, click on the line "Menu Bar"
In the menu bar, left-click on the "Tools" section of the manipulator and select the "Settings" item in the drop-down menu.
Left-click on the "Tools" section of the manipulator and select "Settings" in the drop-down list
In the settings, select the "Firefox Updates" section and enable the "Automatically install updates (recommended)" option.
Enable the option "Install updates automatically (recommended)"
To update the browser manually, follow the steps below:
- Launch Mozilla Firefox browser.
- In the upper right corner of the start window of the web browser, click the "Open Menu" button. The button has an icon in the form of three horizontal lines.
In the upper right corner, click the three-dash icon button
- In the drop-down menu, click on the "Help" icon.
In the next menu, click on the line "About Firefox"
- In the console with information about the browser, the process of searching for updates will begin. If a new version of the browser is found, it will be immediately downloaded and installed.
If a new version is found, it will be installed immediately
You can use the Glary Utilities program to update your browser. This can be done by following the steps below:
- Download from the Internet and install on the computer the distribution of the Glary Utilities software package.
In the start console, click on the icon that looks like an arrow pointing up
- Wait until the end of the computer scan and send the data for analysis.
Wait for the software verification process to finish
- If there is an update for the Mozilla Firefox browser in the opened Filepuma web page, click on the file download button.
Video: how to update the version of the Mozilla Firefox browser
The Mozilla browser is losing its popularity in the Russian segment of the Internet. This has become especially noticeable recently. According to the developer company, in order to fix this state of affairs, the updated versions of the browser will include the necessary fixes. This will allow users to work with all sites and applications created in the HTML5 programming language and CSS3 graphical application.
How to update Internet Explorer browser
Internet Explorer 11 is the final version of this web browser. Windows 10 includes the new Microsoft Edge browser, which is the main browser. Internet Explorer is saved in the system and, if necessary, the icon that launches it can be placed on the desktop and in the taskbar. Internet Explorer runs on Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016 operating systems... Early versions of this browser were not widely accepted by users due to numerous flaws. The latest version is practically free of old problems, but stereotypes that have been established over the years continue to prevail in the user environment.
There are only two ways to update the Internet Explorer web browser:
- update from the official website of Microsoft Corporation;
- automatic update.
To update from the official website, follow these instructions:
Internet Explorer Automatic Updates is enabled by default when Windows 10 is installed on a computer. This saves users from having to worry about constantly downloading the latest security and performance patches. To view the current browser version, follow these steps:
Keeping web browser software up to date helps users avoid problems that will inevitably arise if this rule is not followed. To advance on the consumer market, developers are constantly improving their software products, using new language platforms and animation applications for this. Outdated versions of browsers lack the ability to adapt to new programming and layout technologies. Accordingly, the requirement to systematically update web browsers to the latest version is more urgent than ever.
For those who regularly follow the updates of the software they use, as well as generally try to find and use the most advanced tools for performing certain tasks on the computer, it will sound pretty wild that many users still go online through Internet Explorer. , and they do this far from the latest version of this browser.
Of course, IE 9 is a strong breakthrough compared to previous versions of this browser, however, even the ninth version is inferior to its competitors, especially in terms of frequency and speed of updates.
Old browsers and new technologies
There is no need to talk about earlier versions of IE (6, 7 and 8), just one example of displaying a site page in IE 8 is enough:
And here's the same page in Chrome.
Do you feel the difference? A similar situation will arise every time you try to visit a site that uses modern web technologies. To enjoy all the delights of HTML5, you have to upgrade from older versions of IE to something better.
Page loading speed
Older browsers will not be able to load pages and their content as quickly as modern browsers do.
Safety and stability of work
These terms are hardly applicable to old browsers for one reason: tens and hundreds of updates that have been released recently for Chrome, Opera and Firefox are not a whim of the developers. Many of these updates are necessary and aimed at fixing vulnerabilities, as well as improving stability. Alas, IE 8 and even more so its predecessors do not receive such updates.
What should I switch to?
It is most sensible to choose between the most popular alternatives to IE, because they have not just dined off a decent share of the browser market for a reason. Here is what StatCounter.com statistics show for the period from January to July 2012:
Another important reason for changing the browser is the fact that even if you are an adherent of IE and working in the Windows XP operating system, you will not be able to upgrade to version 9 of Internet Explorer. At the same time, all the alternatives presented above are perfectly friendly with XP.
What about bookmarks and settings?
What happens to all the bookmarks saved in IE when switching to a new browser? Nothing wrong. The developers foresaw this moment and made the migration as painless as possible for the user. During installation, the new browser will prompt you to import all bookmarks and settings from the old browser. Alternatively, I would recommend a resource called Browsing Better. Just select the current version of your Internet Explorer browser and follow the further instructions.
I love Internet Explorer anyway
And for such cases there is a solution - a free plug-in Chrome frame for Internet Explorer versions 6, 7 and 8. This tool will expand the functionality of the browser and increase its performance.
Happy update.
In the 21st century, technology is developing at an unprecedented speed, it is difficult for even a modern person to keep up with progress. To keep the installed programs up to date in Windows, it is better to enable auto-update, we recommend doing the same for the Yandex browser, and if it is not updating, we check for updates manually. Mostly updates to the Yandex browser are extremely useful, but the likelihood of failures is not excluded, then the updates will have to be rolled back. Next, we'll talk about whether you need to update Yandex.browser, how to do it, and about possible questions during the upgrade process.
An update is a collection of fixes, innovations, improvements for an application or the system as a whole. All reputable programs release updates, this is a sign of the development of the application.
The principle of development and implementation of innovations is approximately the following:
- Collection of information. Developers receive data on possible and necessary innovations. This includes: user complaints, information about discovered vulnerabilities, errors in the application.
- Assessment of the need and effectiveness of the implementation of changes. They proceed to the next stage only when a large number of complaints about failures are received or the positive effect of the innovation outweighs the possible risks and costs.
- Work planning and development stage. Yandex programmers start searching and making corrections in the web browser.
- Testing the work done. An extremely important stage, as it helps to detect vulnerabilities and possible problems with a software product.
- Final revision of the application. The detected bugs are fixed.
- Update release. Files are made available to a wide audience.
In total, there are 3 ways to update the browser: manual, automatic, or using the installer. System update usually means browser auto-update. The browser records the time it checks for service packs in the Task Scheduler. If at the set time it became possible to perform the upgrade, everything happens automatically, without user action.
Do I need to update Yandex Browser?
An important and common question is - do I need to update the Yandex browser? Opinions are divided into two parts:
- Some say that the browser works well without an update, so there is no need for it;
- Others indicate visible improvements after the update.
To understand whether you need to update Yandex browser on your computer, we suggest considering the advantages and disadvantages of the action.
- The level of security is increased by closing vulnerabilities;
- Productivity increases. Constant testing of work algorithms allows you to find and reduce loading times;
- New features are added and are often useful;
- Known bugs are eliminated;
- It becomes possible to use new applications that work only on the latest versions of the browser.
- You need to have unlimited traffic. To download the update package, you will need at least 20-50 MB of traffic;
- Some old features are being abandoned. The new browser may not be able to play some games and may use outdated technologies. For example, in the modern version of Yandex browser, you cannot run Unity Web Player, Flash Player (NPAPI);
- Changes are made to the design. Sometimes design changes are inconvenient, and not everyone likes them. There is a choice: get used to what is or roll back the update.
Conclusion: each user decides for himself whether it is worth updating the Yandex browser according to his own preferences. If you actively use outdated features (Flash Player, plug-in management, etc.) that are cut from new versions, it is definitely better not to update. In other cases, the update is useful.
How to check for updates in Yandex browser?
Usually, checking for updates to the Yandex browser leads to self-updating. If your goal is to refresh your web browser, this method is ideal:
If you need to check the Yandex browser update without automatically installing it, there is an alternative way to find out the current version of the browser or not. The principle is simple: we find out the current version of the browser and the newest version available for download, then we compare them.
How to determine the current and current version:
How to update Yandex browser?
We can launch the update in three ways:
- Manually;
- Automatically;
- Through the installation file.
Manual update
If you don't want to wait for the browser to update itself, we can speed up the process:
Yandex browser auto-update
By default, the browser is updated on its own, without the user's demand and active participation. This can happen even when the Yandex web browser is not running on the system. Automatic updating only needs to be activated if it was previously disabled.
How to turn on automatic browser refresh if it was turned off:
If the AppData folder cannot be found, the system turns off the display of hidden files. Turn on the display of hidden data:
Important! During the listed actions, the Yandex browser must be disabled.
After the next launch of the browser, updates will start coming automatically.
Web browser installer
By loading setup file and starting it, it checks whether the current version is installed in the system. If you already have the latest version of the browser, nothing happens, it just starts the existing browser. If new versions are found, the browser will be updated during installation. 
There is also a more radical way to update - deleting the old version of the browser and installing a new one. The disadvantage of this method is the possible loss of personal data. It makes sense to use it only when it is impossible to start updating by other methods. Before reinstalling Yandex software, we recommend that you enable profile synchronization. To do this, go to the "Settings" page, in the first line, click "Configure synchronization" and enter the profile or register an account on the Yandex. 
How to roll back the Yandex browser update?
Although older versions of Yandex browser have lower security and speed of work, the difference is usually not visually noticeable, it is expressed in 10-30% with certain actions. An ordinary user also cannot independently determine the level of security. But in previous versions there is support for useful plugins on NPAPI.
There are 2 ways to return the state of the Yandex browser back if it has already been updated:
- System rollback;
- Removing the new and installing the old browser.
How to restore a program, system?
How to cancel the Yandex browser update by rolling back the system:
If point-to-point restore doesn't work, you'll have to roll back the entire system:
The method is convenient and effective, but a successful restore point is not always present. In the absence of system backups, you will have to downgrade in another way.
Installing an old version of Yandex Browser
How to return the old Yandex browser after updating by reinstalling:
We recommend that you immediately turn off browser auto-update and do not go to the "About browser" tab, otherwise it may update automatically. If self-updating occurs during installation, turn off the Internet for the period of installing the browser and deleting the files responsible for the update.
How to prevent Yandex browser updates?
By default, Yandex browser is constantly updated. If this behavior does not suit you for any reason (paid Internet, you need to use the old functions, the browser is designed to test software on all versions of the browser), we can prevent Yandex from updating the browser.
How to prevent the Yandex browser from updating:
Why isn't the Yandex browser updated?
Yandex browser is not always updated automatically. Why it happens:
- Installed a portable version of the browser from an unofficial source (see section above);
- The files responsible for updating the browser have been removed (see the section above);
- A crash occurred during the installation of the browser.
What to do if Yandex browser is not updated:
If this does not help, we try to configure the firewall:
- Download the installation file of the Yandex web browser from the link and run the file. Everything will happen automatically, no prior removal of the browser is required.
How long does it take to update Yandex browser?
"Time is worth money", from which, before starting the update, the question arises how long it will take. All the time spent on installing updates rarely exceeds 1-2 minutes. The duration directly depends on the performance of the computer and the speed of the Internet connection. With an average PC performance and a good Internet connection, installation takes about 30-40 seconds.
Understanding how to enable, disable and roll back updates in the Yandex browser, we can understand exactly what we need specifically. The best solution, in our opinion, is to check for updates, find out what's new in them, and assess the need for updates. In most cases, we recommend performing manual updates at regular intervals (from 1 week to 1-2 months).
Every time we go out to the Internet, we seem to find ourselves in open space, and the browser plays the role of a ship. This is a program that is used to browse websites. Not only your work, but also the security of the entire system depends on how safe and perfect the browser is. And before deciding, you need to clearly understand why you need to do it in a timely manner.
If all people switched in their work to the most advanced updated browsers, then working on the network would become not only much faster, but also much safer. We have all come across malicious viruses that are capable of destroying almost all data and completely disrupting the operation of software in a couple of hours. If you knew exactly how to update your browser and did it in a timely manner, viruses most likely would not penetrate your computer from malicious sites.
Reasons why browsers need to be updated
Website developers are constantly looking for new tools that will improve their websites, make them more functional, user-friendly and attractive. However, many older versions of browsers simply will not accept these innovations, so you run the risk of being outsiders because many functions are not available in the outdated version of the program.
It should also be noted that outdated programs have significant security challenges. As a result, you will be able to be "hacked" by an ordinary schoolboy. And he will not only have access to your history, but to all passwords. Each subsequent version is more reliable and perfect, it works faster, which will save you resources.
And to solve all these problems, it is enough to know how to update your browser, and do it regularly. Moreover, almost all programs for viewing sites can be updated on the official website for free.
Update stages
In order to carry out the update, it is enough to have an Internet connection. Updating most browsers is completely free, but only if you use the developer's official website for this. You should not look for data to update on third-party resources, as they may hide viruses or scammers.
During the update process, all passwords, bookmarks and history are saved, so you do not need to worry about the safety of information.
If you are worried about how to update your Opera or Mozilla browser, then it should be noted that this process consists of several stages, but it does not take much time from you.
First of all, find the official website of the developer. This can be done through a search engine. On the site, as a rule, there is a button "Download" or "Download for free". Quite often, a search engine, for example, Yandex, will immediately display a download link in the search results. This option is even simpler and more convenient. As a result, you need to click on the button.
After saving, open the folder where the original file is located. Run the file.exe. The browser installation process will take some time.
After the installation is complete, a system reboot may be required. And now the browser is ready to go. This is the first way to update your browser.
Often, the program automatically informs the user about the need to update. You just need to agree to the terms when an information window with this offer appears during the next launch. This method is faster and easier, as the process will be automatic.
Hopefully, now you know exactly how to update your Internet explorer, Mozilla, Opera or Chrome browser, and you will no longer have a question whether to update the program or not.
Every time you go online, you use a browser. Without a browser, there will be no way to view or interact with websites. But it is just as important to understand that the browser, like all other software, can be out of date and needs to be updated from time to time, below we will consider why this is needed.
Why update your browser
First, older versions of browsers are very slow. To display a page that you load using a browser, it must complete a number of different tasks. One of these tasks is the file upload process. These files include images, scripts written in programming languages, and other resources that help improve the look and functionality of the website you visit. Older versions of browsers cannot cope with this task as fast as newer ones. This, in turn, affects the speed of loading web pages and can lead to errors in accessing the page or to the browser freezing.
The second problem is that older versions of browsers are very limited in display capabilities. For example, in older browsers, to use a simple animation, you will have to use an embedded video file, or a Flash file, or a script. In either case, the page will take much longer to load, thus increasing your time on the site.
New technologies
New browsers support new web technologies (such as HTML5 and CSS3). These languages serve as the basis for many websites today and for virtually all new websites and web applications. Unfortunately, many of these new sites will neither display nor work in older browsers such as IE8 and earlier.
To demonstrate this problem, take a look at the two images below. These images are screenshots taken from a site that uses new technologies to provide information. The first image shows the page as it appears in IE8:
Displaying the same page in Chrome or Firefox browser:
IE8 has a lot of problems: many of the graphical elements are missing, all animation is missing, and even textual content does not look correct. This is because the page is built using new web design technologies that are not supported in older browsers.
Benefits of new versions
Now that you understand why we highly recommend upgrading your old version of your browser to a newer one, let's take a look at a number of advantages over older versions:
- Much less crashes or freezes.
- Much more protected from viruses, malware.
- Pages load much faster.
- A wide variety of useful plugins supported.
- New browsers will automatically update to the latest version, or will notify you to download an update.
Note: Please note that updating your old browser version to the new one is free and will not take long. We strongly recommend that you download new versions of browsers or update old ones only through the official websites of the manufacturers.
