Explorer 9 (32 Bits) — Internet

: A long-awaited feature that included a security-enabled manager with the ability to pause and resume transfers.

IE9 introduced several features that brought it closer to competitors like Chrome and Firefox: Internet Explorer 9 (32 bits)

: The 32-bit version featured the new "Chakra" JavaScript engine. It utilized a background thread for Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation , allowing users to interact with pages while the browser generated faster code in the background. : A long-awaited feature that included a security-enabled

: The last regular security update was released on January 14, 2020 , though some versions on Windows Server 2008 remained eligible for Extended Security Updates (ESU) until early 2023. : The last regular security update was released

: Regular support for most versions of IE9 ended on January 12, 2016 , when Microsoft began requiring users to upgrade to the latest version of IE available for their OS.

While IE9 was available in both 32-bit and 64-bit editions, the 32-bit version was the default and generally recommended choice due to its superior performance at the time.

: The interface was redesigned to be minimalistic, featuring a combined address and search bar called the "One Box" .