Internet Explorer 8

GPTKB entity

Statements (130)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:website
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Internet_Explorer
gptkbp:accessibility Keyboard Navigation
High Contrast Mode
Screen Reader Support
gptkbp:agent Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 6.0; Trident/4.0)
gptkbp:default_web_browser gptkb:battle
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Microsoft
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Microsoft
gptkbp:direct_xsupport HTM L4.01
gptkbp:discontinued January 12, 2016
Internet Explorer brand
gptkbp:download_count 16.5 MB
gptkbp:end_date January 12, 2016
gptkbp:end_of_life January 12, 2016
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Trident
gptkbp:features Enhanced security features
Accelerators
Visual search
Search suggestions
Compatibility View
Enhanced developer tools
Improved performance over previous versions
Improved printing options
Support for RSS feeds
Favorites Bar
Web Slices
Improved tabbed browsing
In Private Browsing
New address bar
Support for HTM L5 and CS S3 (limited)
Smart Address Bar
gptkbp:feedback Mixed reviews
Criticism for security vulnerabilities
Praise for new features
gptkbp:first_released March 19, 2009
gptkbp:game_engine J Script 5.8
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Internet Explorer 8
gptkbp:is_available_on gptkb:Windows_XP
gptkb:Windows_Vista
gptkb:Windows_7
gptkbp:is_compatible_with gptkb:Windows_XP
gptkb:Windows_Vista
gptkb:Windows_7
gptkbp:is_standardized_by Partial
gptkbp:known_for Security vulnerabilities
Compatibility issues with modern web standards
Limited support for modern web technologies
gptkbp:language HTM L5
gptkbp:latest_version January 12, 2016
gptkbp:legacy Legacy applications compatibility
gptkbp:license Proprietary software
Proprietary
gptkbp:market 3.5% (as of 2021)
Declining market position
3.5% (as of 2010)
~2% (as of 2021)
gptkbp:open_glsupport CS S2.1
gptkbp:performance Reduced memory usage
Faster Java Script execution
Improved page load times
gptkbp:platform gptkb:operating_system
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Internet_Explorer_7
gptkbp:release_date March 19, 2009
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Microsoft_Edge
gptkbp:security_features gptkb:Smart_Screen_Filter
Phishing Filter
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Internet_Explorer_9
gptkb:Internet_Explorer_11
gptkbp:supports gptkb:DOM_Level_2
gptkb:Active_X
gptkb:CSS_2.1
gptkb:Java_Script_1.8
gptkb:server
Web Standards
RSS Feeds
CS S2.1
CS S3
CSS 3 (limited)
HTM L5
Active X Controls
XML Http Request Level 2
gptkbp:system_requirements gptkb:Windows_Vista
gptkb:Windows_7
Windows XPS P2 or later
gptkbp:updates gptkb:Windows_7_Service_Pack_1
gptkb:Service_Pack_2_for_Windows_Vista
gptkbp:user_base Declining user base
Declining user base post-2010
gptkbp:user_interface gptkb:software
gptkb:operating_system
Accessibility Features
Add-ons
Security Settings
Keyboard Shortcuts
Phishing Protection
Tabbed Browsing
Network Settings
Print Preview
Privacy Settings
Status Bar
Connection Settings
Tabbed browsing
Tracking Protection
Address Bar
Certificate Management
Security Zones
Popup Blocker
Compatibility View
Command Bar
Favorites Bar
Content Advisor
Internet Options
New Tab Page
Active X Filtering
History Management
Mouse Gestures
Browser History
Home Page Settings
Advanced Settings
Compatibility View Settings
Content Settings
Favorites Management
Print Settings
Proxy Settings
Search Box
Search Provider Management
Web Page Zoom
Zoom Feature