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.
Windows Version | IE Version at Launch | Latest IE Supported |
---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003/XP | Internet Explorer 6 | Internet Explorer 8 |
Windows Server 2008/Vista | Internet Explorer 7 | Internet Explorer 9 |
Windows Server 2008 R2/7 | Internet Explorer 8 | Internet Explorer 11 |
Windows Server 2012/8 | Internet Explorer 10 | Internet Explorer 11 |
Windows Server 2012 R2/8.1 | Internet Explorer 11 | Internet Explorer 11 |
Interesting to note that IE9 was not attached to any specific operating system release.