Internet Explorer 9 (32 Bits) -

: Interestingly, the 64-bit version of IE9 lacked this JIT compiler, making it up to four times slower than its 32-bit counterpart in JavaScript benchmarks.

While IE9 was available in both 32-bit and 64-bit editions, the 32-bit version was the default and generally recommended choice due to its superior performance at the time. Internet Explorer 9 (32 bits)

: The interface was redesigned to be minimalistic, featuring a combined address and search bar called the "One Box" . : Interestingly, the 64-bit version of IE9 lacked

: The 32-bit version featured the new "Chakra" JavaScript engine. It utilized a background thread for Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation , allowing users to interact with pages while the browser generated faster code in the background. : The 32-bit version featured the new "Chakra"

: Regular support for most versions of IE9 ended on January 12, 2016 , when Microsoft began requiring users to upgrade to the latest version of IE available for their OS.

IE9 introduced several features that brought it closer to competitors like Chrome and Firefox:

: IE9 was compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista SP2 , and their server counterparts. Notably, it was the first version of IE to not support Windows XP.