Why can't I install Internet Explorer 9 or 10 on my PC?

Question

I have tried to install Internet Explorer 9 and 10 both from windows automatic update and from a download from the microsoft web site But my computer still has internet explorer 8 installed.
After the installation finishes I restart my computer and when it reboots I opened internet explorer.it displays the page that usually open on a fresh install for internet Explorer 10 but when checking to see what version I have installed i see internet Explorer 8 which comes bundle with windows 7 .
Is there anyone that can tell me what I am doing wrong or how I can get a good installation of IE 10.
Thank you
Earl

Answer 1

Below is the link for Microsoft tech support at answers.microsoft.com. You can post your question there and someone will be able to help you. See the "Post to the Community" button at the top of the page. You will need a Microsoft email address to use the forum. (like Hotmail or @live.com)

Answer 2

This sounds like you are using Windows XP as an operating system.



Internet Explorer 9 system requirements

Computer/Processor



Computer with a 1 gigahertz (GHz) 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor.



Operating System



Windows Vista 32-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher



Windows Vista 64-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher



Windows 7 32-bit or higher



Windows 7 64-bit or higher



Windows Server 2008 32-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher



Windows Server 2008 64-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher



Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit



You will notice that Windows XP is not listed.

Answer 3

Good installation of IE 10 is an oxymoron. If you want a good browser, don't use internet explorer.