Internet Explorer 10 for Metro

IE 10 Metro may be add‑on free, but it does include an integrated version of Adobe Flash so it will work with many (but not all) popular Flash‑based websites, including those for videos and games.

Internet Explorer 10 for Metro is a touch‑friendly, Metro‑style web browser that works pretty well with mouse and keyboard too. It offers an add‑on free experience that is faster and safer but dispenses with some useful functionality you may expect if you’ve used previous IE versions.

Like other Metro‑style apps, IE 10 Metro is immersive, or tailored for a touch‑first device experience. That means no visual distractions–thanks to its lack of chrome–and the ability to use simple gestures to navigate the web and pan and zoom across individual web pages.

IE 10 Metro also changes the web in some crucial ways. On‑screen controls like check boxes and radio buttons are styled differently so that they’re touch‑friendly. It’s very similar to the experience offered by the Windows Phone version of Internet Explorer, in fact.

Some common browser activities are handled quite a bit differently in this version of Internet Explorer. For example, search and sharing occur from the system‑wide contracts that are available from the Charms bar. And the Metro Devices interface is used to print, play video on other screens, and interact with other devices.