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    To IE8 or not to IE8 that is the question.
    « on: November 28, 2009, 12:45:18 AM »
    Long / short

    New puter HP Pavillion Dv6, Win 7 (love it) and it keeps asking me if I want to upgrade to IE8 ?

    On the fence but it seems to be problematic judging from some of the threads here.

    Think I should leave well enough alone and stay with what I have.

    And you folks think..........
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    Re: To IE8 or not to IE8 that is the question.
    « Reply #1 on: November 28, 2009, 07:07:11 AM »
    1) It's not problematic
    2) Download and install it. If you don't like it you can always uninstall it

    This really isn't a major decision ;)
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    Re: To IE8 or not to IE8 that is the question.
    « Reply #2 on: November 29, 2009, 07:31:45 PM »
    I thought Windows 7 had IE8 preinstalled...

    Anyway, I agree with Allan, take IE8 for a spin and see if you like it. If you don't then you can always go back to IE7 until Microsoft cans it and stops support  :)
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    Re: To IE8 or not to IE8 that is the question.
    « Reply #3 on: November 30, 2009, 05:56:18 AM »
    Quote from: ThomasTheXPUser on November 29, 2009, 07:31:45 PM
    I thought Windows 7 had IE8 preinstalled...

    Didn't even read he's using 7 - of course you are correct - IE8 is the default browser.
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    Re: To IE8 or not to IE8 that is the question.
    « Reply #4 on: November 30, 2009, 03:02:02 PM »
    Quote from: Allan on November 30, 2009, 05:56:18 AM
    Didn't even read he's using 7 - of course you are correct - IE8 is the default browser.

      8) :)
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      Re: To IE8 or not to IE8 that is the question.
      « Reply #5 on: December 03, 2009, 05:59:54 PM »
      Quote from: Allan on November 30, 2009, 05:56:18 AM
      Didn't even read he's using 7 - of course you are correct - IE8 is the default browser.

      Hmmm Not sure about that. Everytime I first use IE a screen comes up asking me to upgrde to IE8 ? If it was already installed would it ask me to upgrade? And how do I verify which version of IE I am using.
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      Re: To IE8 or not to IE8 that is the question.
      « Reply #6 on: December 03, 2009, 06:07:40 PM »
      Clik on Help/About in IE and it will tell you...
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      Re: To IE8 or not to IE8 that is the question.
      « Reply #7 on: December 03, 2009, 07:05:05 PM »
      IE8 is usable. If you like it, then go ahead and use it  :)

      Am wondering, though, IE7 is not an option for windows 7?


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      Re: To IE8 or not to IE8 that is the question.
      « Reply #8 on: December 04, 2009, 06:16:41 AM »
      Windows 7 ships with IE8. To the best of my knowledge you can not "downgrade".
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      Re: To IE8 or not to IE8 that is the question.
      « Reply #9 on: December 04, 2009, 02:47:51 PM »
      Quote from: Allan on December 04, 2009, 06:16:41 AM
      Windows 7 ships with IE8. To the best of my knowledge you can not "downgrade".

      yup. Just like IE7 comes with Vista and you cannot downgrade to IE6
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      Re: To IE8 or not to IE8 that is the question.
      « Reply #10 on: December 04, 2009, 06:15:25 PM »
      There is no downgrade path to go to IE7 in Win7...however if you have a pick axe handy and 2 days of your time i can get you there...
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