Internet Explorer 5.5 is a web browser developed by Microsoft Inc, available for download in full install version for Windows platforms from legacy sources. This version of Internet Explorer was officially released on 2000-07-08 for public access and a brief summary of important updates and change log pertaining to this edition can be read below.

Internet Explorer 5.5 was built on Trident layout engine and is the last IE version to support Windows 95 Operating System. Internet explorer 5.x versions remain the most popular browsers till Firefox taken over the market share of IE.

New features in Internet Explorer 5.5 includes Windows Radio Bar Toolbar, Internet explorer repair tool, ability to run IE 4.0 in parallel, Favorites Pages off-line availability, and Platform for Internet Content Selection support for better control over websites for parental control. This version is superseded by Internet explorer 6.0.