Internet Explorer 5.5 provides the latest updates and security fixes to the Internet Explorer technology. It can be installed as an upgrade to existing versions of Internet Explorer or on computers with no previous Internet Explorer installation. With improved support for DHTML and CSS, Web architects will appreciate the greater control over browser appearance and behavior.

It's never been easier to get online, find the information you need, and just do stuff faster.

Underrated and Overhated?

Did you know IE5.5 has (slightly) better web standards support than Internet Explorer 6 and 7?

A lot of the bad reputation that IE gained over the years was mostly due to the poor standards support in IE6. The stagnation of any new features and improvements until Firefox arrived didn't help either.

My Windows 98 systems run much more stable on IE5.5 than IE6, possibly due to how IE is integrated into the Windows Shell. Looking at old and new websites is slightly more reliable.

Why not give IE5.5 a go? You might be as surprised as I was!

Fun websites to try in Internet Explorer 5.5

• The one you are on right now: http://moyashi.party
• Lots of neat links and mirrors to old web stuff, still updated: http://cyber.dabamos.de
• A window into the past: http://theoldnet.com/lite

System Requirements

To run Internet Explorer 5.5, your system must meet the following minimum requirements:

• A 486 with a 66 MHz (megahertz) processor (Pentium processor recommended)
• For Microsoft Windows® 95 or Windows 98:  16 MB (megabytes) of RAM (random access memory) minimum
• For Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0:  32 MB of RAM minimum (You must be running Service Pack 3 or higher)
• For Microsoft Windows 2000: 64 MB of RAM minimum
• Minimal installation (browser only):
          Required to install: 45 MB
          Required to run: 27 MB after restart
• Typical installation:
          Required to install: 70 MB
          Required to run: 55 MB after restart
• Full installation:
          Required to install: 111 MB
          Required to run: 80 MB after restart
• Mouse
• Modem or Internet connection
• CD-ROM drive (if installation is done from a CD-ROM)
• Some components may require additional system resources not outlined above.

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