Author Topic: IE 7 complete (Read 10377 times)

Dilbert · « **on:** October 20, 2006, 08:22:23 AM »

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx

There's no more "beta" after the name, so I assume it's done. Not that I'd get it, but...

unlovedwarrior · « **Reply #1 on:** October 20, 2006, 08:36:17 AM »

i say nay....... but my mother and the rest of my family will get it and within a week they will be calling " my computers infected or my IE is [highlight]screwing up[/highlight][/i][/u]"

Raptor · « **Reply #2 on:** October 20, 2006, 10:46:25 AM »

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http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx

There's no more "beta" after the name, so I assume it's done. Not that I'd get it, but...

I'll only get it if it's part of Windows update.

That's the only time I use Internet Explorer, anyway.

unlovedwarrior · « **Reply #3 on:** October 20, 2006, 10:47:26 AM »

too bad you couldnt use ff instead huh raptor

Raptor · « **Reply #4 on:** October 20, 2006, 10:51:24 AM »

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too bad you couldnt use ff instead huh raptor

Not really, I'm quite thankful because now no one has to mess around with ActiveX in Firefox.

I just consider IE to be part of XP, but you only need it to update Windows manually. It's sort of like an update program with a lot of functions that no one really needs because they have Firefox which can do it all better.

unlovedwarrior · « **Reply #5 on:** October 20, 2006, 10:54:55 AM »

lol true

Dilbert · « **Reply #6 on:** October 20, 2006, 07:45:46 PM »

And if you get IE Tab for FireFox, you don't need IE:

http://ietab.mozdev.org/

Raptor · « **Reply #7 on:** October 21, 2006, 05:24:59 AM »

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And if you get IE Tab for FireFox, you don't need IE:

http://ietab.mozdev.org/

I never saw a use for that extension.

Dilbert · « **Reply #8 on:** October 21, 2006, 10:12:41 AM »

Well, for updates, and web testing. I actually have IE uninstalled at the moment and can install updates just fine.

Calum · « **Reply #9 on:** October 21, 2006, 10:19:29 AM »

To use alternative browsers for Windows updates use http://www.windizupdate.com
Don't know if anyone's already mentioned it somewhere else but it's pretty good
Found some updates Windows Updates missed and doesn't keep asking for useless updates for products you don't have
Updates are released on the site a few days after the Microsoft update site, but as far as I know that's the only downside

Raptor · « **Reply #10 on:** October 21, 2006, 10:49:45 AM »

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Well, for updates, and web testing. I actually have IE uninstalled at the moment and can install updates just fine.

Just how did you 'uninstall' it?

Automatic updates will continue to work, but you can't get optional updates since you can't access Windows update..

Dilbert · « **Reply #11 on:** October 21, 2006, 10:56:01 AM »

Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs > Add/Remove Windows Components > Uncheck "Internet Explorer" > Follow instructions

Raptor · « **Reply #12 on:** October 21, 2006, 10:59:38 AM »

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Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs > Add/Remove Windows Components > Uncheck "Internet Explorer" > Follow instructions

I can't believe I didn't think of that...

Dilbert, you do realise that only removes the shortcuts related to IE, right? I believe Windows even warns you of this when you try to do this..

Like I keep saying, IE is an integral part of Windows.

Dilbert · « **Reply #13 on:** October 21, 2006, 01:35:21 PM »

*censored*!

soybean · « **Reply #14 on:** October 21, 2006, 08:49:32 PM »

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http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx

There's no more "beta" after the name, so I assume it's done. Not that I'd get it, but...

Yep, it's no longer in beta status; it's officially been released as IE7. Anyone interested in seeing what it's like can get an idea here: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ie7/tour/fre/default.mspx

I installed it about 8 hours ago and my computer hasn't blown up. Haven't used it a lot yet, since I do have Firefox, but I would say it's much improved over IE6.

GX1_Man · « **Reply #15 on:** October 21, 2006, 09:50:25 PM »

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I installed it about 8 hours ago and my computer hasn't blown up. Haven't used it a lot yet, since I do have Firefox, but I would say it's much improved over IE6.

As in it works? As in it is secure?

unlovedwarrior · « **Reply #16 on:** October 22, 2006, 02:49:59 AM »

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I installed it about 8 hours ago and my computer hasn't blown up. Haven't used it a lot yet, since I do have Firefox, but I would say it's much improved over IE6.

As in it works? As in it is secure?

maybe sometimes... and ms doesnt understand that word

Flame · « **Reply #17 on:** October 22, 2006, 07:53:09 AM »

Funny how not even 24 hours after release, a research company found a big security hole connected with Outlook Express... The hole allows confidential information to be leaked. Should we be suprised?

Flame

soybean · « **Reply #18 on:** October 22, 2006, 09:47:00 AM »

Any security problems with Outlook Express would be unrelated to a IE7. Outlook Express was not included with IE in this latest version of IE. So, after installing IE7, I still have OE6.

soybean · « **Reply #19 on:** October 22, 2006, 09:59:32 AM »

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I installed it about 8 hours ago and my computer hasn't blown up. Haven't used it a lot yet, since I do have Firefox, but I would say it's much improved over IE6.

As in it works? As in it is secure?

Oh, it definitely works. Is it secure? Well, it's surely more secure than IE6. I have absolutely no security concerns about using it. But then, I used IE exclusively until about three weeks ago when I installed Firefox, and I had no security concerns about using IE6. With a NAT router, a software firewall, anti-virus, and anti-spyware tools in my arsenal, I had no concerns whatsoever about using IE6, and still would not if I were still using it.

Deviantstudy · « **Reply #20 on:** October 22, 2006, 10:40:05 AM »

I've had this on my comp for a week and i have to say i haven't had any problems with it at all in that time.

Flame · « **Reply #21 on:** October 22, 2006, 12:02:41 PM »

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Any security problems with Outlook Express would be unrelated to a IE7. Outlook Express was not included with IE in this latest version of IE. So, after installing IE7, I still have OE6.

Hold it right there cowboy.

Redmond (WA) - Microsoft is blaming a recently reported Internet Explorer 7 vulnerability on Outlook Express. Internet Explorer 7 was released a few days ago, but it took less than 24 hours for Secunia, a security research company, to announce a vulnerability. The vulnerability could allow hackers to gain confidential information by redirecting web traffic to other sites.

You can read the Secunia's advisory here. According to Secunia, the vulnerability affects fully patched Windows XP systems with Service Pack 2.

Christopher Budd from the Microsoft Security Response Center responded to the announcement by blaming the problem on Outlook Express. "The issue concerned in these reports is not in Internet Explorer 7 (or any other version) at all. Rather, it is in a different Windows component, specifically a component in Outlook Express," said Budd.

Thomas Kristensen, Secunia's CTO, disagrees with Budd and said that the vulnerability is "fully exploitable" through IE7 and adds that IE7 is "the primary attack vector, if not the only attack vector."

You can download Internet Explorer 7 from Microsoft's website here.

http://www.tgdaily.com/2006/10/20/microsof...outlookexpress/

unlovedwarrior · « **Reply #22 on:** October 22, 2006, 01:56:58 PM »

but do you want to?/ if yo get this message then that might mean it can screw ur computer up??? i just tried to install cuz im reformatting oon anyways but i decided not too..
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plus how could it be outlook it cant browse the net

soybean · « **Reply #23 on:** October 22, 2006, 02:13:59 PM »

:-? unlovedwarrior, what's the point of your posting that image? That's a standard message that everyone sees when downloading and installing IE7. Nothing unusual about that. In fact, the procedure recommended there is a good practice when installing any software.

unlovedwarrior · « **Reply #24 on:** October 22, 2006, 04:41:04 PM »

i say nay.... but on well i will remove.. i put that up to show it could screw your comp up

Raptor · « **Reply #25 on:** October 22, 2006, 05:12:39 PM »

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Hold it right there cowboy.

Aww, Flame you've become such a big boy! I'm so proud of you! *snickers*

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