web browsers

joe134

Hi Guys, Do web browsers need updating, or do they automatically do it.? If so, how?
I,ve never done it, but, read somewhere, it should be done

waddler_8

Yes, web browser's do need updating - as do all web facing programs/applications.

Some may automatically check for updates, some may require manual updating - it depends on your particular browser.

joe134

waddler_8 wrote: »

Yes, web browser's do need updating - as do all web facing programs/applications.

Some may automatically check for updates, some may require manual updating - it depends on your particular browser.

Hi waddler, got 3 AOL, IE, Chrome, use different ones for different uses;AOL.my ISP, use it for e-mail purposes, prefer it.
IE for banking etc, and Chrome for surfing, and on here.heinz 57
edit, just checked chrome, says it,s up to date.

waddler_8

IE updates through Windows Updates.

https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95414?hl=en
"Google Chrome automatically updates whenever it detects that a new version of the browser is available. "

http://help.aol.com/help/microsites/microsite.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=217388
"Note: The AOL Desktop Software leverages Internet Explorer for its browsing components. "

joe134

waddler_8 wrote: »

IE updates through Windows Updates.

https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95414?hl=en
"Google Chrome automatically updates whenever it detects that a new version of the browser is available. "

http://help.aol.com/help/microsites/microsite.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=217388
"Note: The AOL Desktop Software leverages Internet Explorer for its browsing components. "

Thanks waddler.
Tried IE, says there,s a update available, but, to get it, need active x, by right clicking on bar and instal. Got IE 9.0.8112 Default. probably ok.?
BUT, it,s not there, bar below address bar??

waddler_8

The update will possibly be IE 10.

You'll still receive security patches etc for IE9 through automatic updates.

joe134

waddler_8 wrote: »

The update will possibly be IE 10.

You'll still receive security patches etc for IE9 through automatic updates.

It says versions available 9.0.19, not 10? but need active x
Is IE 10 worth having, ?

waddler_8

It's up to you. Give it a whirl - you can always roll back to IE9.

joe134

waddler_8 wrote: »

It's up to you. Give it a whirl - you can always roll back to IE9.

will do, probably say, need active x;;;;I thought I was still on 8.

waddler_8

Check the activex filtering status.

http://ie.microsoft.com/testdrive/browser/activexfiltering/About.html