A reference to remember which version of IE a Windows Operating System launched with as well as the latest supported IE version. You can use this to ensure all of your workstations and servers are on the most reliable and secure version possible.

<th class="column-2">
  IE Version at Launch<br />
</th>

<th class="column-3">
  Latest IE Supported<br />
</th>

<td class="column-2">
  Internet Explorer 6<br />
</td>

<td class="column-3">
  Internet Explorer 8<br />
</td>

<td class="column-2">
  Internet Explorer 7<br />
</td>

<td class="column-3">
  Internet Explorer 9<br />
</td>

<td class="column-2">
  Internet Explorer 8<br />
</td>

<td class="column-3">
  Internet Explorer 11<br />
</td>

<td class="column-2">
  Internet Explorer 10<br />
</td>

<td class="column-3">
  Internet Explorer 11<br />
</td>

<td class="column-2">
  Internet Explorer 11<br />
</td>

<td class="column-3">
  Internet Explorer 11<br />
</td>

Interesting to note that IE9 was not attached to any specific operating system release.