Do I need Microsoft Silverlight in 2021?

Microsoft Silverlight will reach the end of support on October 12, 2021. Silverlight development framework is currently only supported on Internet Explorer 10 and Internet Explorer 11, with support for Internet Explorer 10 ending on January 31, 2020.

What is Microsoft Silverlight and why do I need it?

Silverlight is Microsoft’s technology to improve web content and your overall Internet experience. With Silverlight, browsers can play MP3, WMV and WMA files without Windows Media Player opening or the WMP ActiveX control. It supports multi-media content such as animation, video playback, and interactive features.

How do I migrate from Silverlight to html5?

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  1. You start by creating a new empty “CSHTML5 Project”,
  2. You then copy all your C#/XAML files from your Silverlight/WPF project into the new CSHTML5 project, UPDATE: a “Silverlight Migration Wizard” is now available to help you create the projects and copy the files.

What does Microsoft Silverlight do on my computer?

Microsoft Silverlight is a free web-browser plug-in that enables interactive media experiences, rich business applications and immersive mobile apps.

Is it safe to download Microsoft Silverlight?

All of that said, if you still insist on trying out Silverlight, be sure to install it safely and in a place without sensitive data—like on a virtual machine. Silverlight no longer comes with customer support or software upgrades, so if an issue pops up, your only solution may be debugging it yourself.

Should I Uninstall Microsoft Silverlight?

Modern browsers don’t even work with Silverlight; Chrome and Firefox haven’t supported it for years, and it was never compatible with Edge. Silverlight is only officially supported in Internet Explorer, which Microsoft plans to retire in mid-2022. You won’t lose anything by uninstalling Silverlight.