How do I check the version of my browser?

Internet Explorer 

  • Click the cog in the top right

  • Choose About Internet Explorer from the menu that appears
  • The following window should then appear

  • Ensure the Install new version automatically is selected

Mozilla Firefox

  • Click on the button with three lines (Open menu) and then choose Options

  • Click on Advanced and then Update

  • To check what version you have click on Show Update History
  • Ensure that Automatically install updates is selected

Google Chrome

  • Click on the button with three line (Customize and control Google Chrome) in the top right hand corner
  • Choose Help and About then About Google Chrome

  • It will report whether your version of Chrome is up to date
  • If you are not up to date go back to the three lines (Customize and control Google Chrome) button
  • An Update Google Chrome option will appear if you are not up to date.
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