14 DAY TRIAL // The next batch of cumulative updates, also known as monthly rollups, for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 will disable VBScript in Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft has announced.
The first step towards this important change was made in early 2017 when the software giant started the process of disabling this feature, as the company says customers needed more time to prepare their systems, apps, and services for its complete demise.
The August 13 Patch Tuesday will thus disable VBScript in Internet Explorer on all Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 devices. On Windows 10, this change has already been implemented on July 9 as part of the Patch Tuesday cumulative updates.
“VBScript will be disabled by default for Internet Explorer 11 and WebOCs for Internet and Untrusted zones on all platforms running Internet Explorer 11,” Microsoft explains.
“The settings to enable or disable for VBScript execution in Internet Explorer 11 will remain configurable per site security zone, via Registry, or via Group Policy, should you still need to utilize this legacy scripting language.”
Edge is now the recommended option
Going forward, Microsoft no longer recommends using Internet Explorer and everyone is encouraged to make the switch to Microsoft Edge.
Internet Explorer continues to be offered in Windows 10 for compatibility purposes and it’s first and foremost aimed at enterprises who need it for their internal apps and services.
The upcoming Chromium-based version of Microsoft Edge will integrate an Internet Explorer mode that will load websites into a built-in IE module, pretty much paving the way for the complete retirement of the old browser.
The new Edge is already available in preview, and it’s being rumored that the launch could take place in the spring of 2020 when Microsoft ships the Windows 10 20H1 feature update to production devices.