There are two ways to do this: through Internet Explorer itself and viaCommand Prompt.

These instructions apply to Windows Vista and newer.

Head to their site todownload the newest version.

Start menu highlighting Internet Explorer for Windows 10

choose the gear icon or use theAlt+Xkeyboard shortcut.

If so, selectHelpinstead.

The complete version number that you’re running can be found next toVersionunder the logo.

A screenshot of the Internet Explorer “about” screen with the version number highlighted

Keeping it updated is important, then, even if you don’t use it to surf the web.

What About Microsoft Edge?

Remember that Edge isn’t the same as Internet Explorer.

A screenshot of Command Prompt in Windows with the version number of Internet Explorer highlighted

Go toHelp and feedback>About Microsoft Edge.

Look for the Edge version number on the right side of the screen.

Another way to get to this screen is from the internet tool’s configs.

A screenshot of Microsoft Edge with the “About Microsoft Edge” item highlighted

Search forversionto quickly find Edge’s full version number.

About Microsoft Edge screen showing version number

Windows PowerShell get itemproperty command for Edge version number