2006-07-06 14:26:43 · 13 answers · asked by Kristy M 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
it depends, are u running a windows computer? if so, then it should already have it, windows uses the IE browser also as a file browser, like when you open My Computer, tho are actually IE browsers, just without the address bar, and other things. so if you can't find the icon for it, do a search. anyways, it doesn't matter if you use a different browser to surf the web, they wont make your computer run any faster or slower. if you want the new IE 7 beta, then go to microsoft.com, it should be in the top downloads list.
2006-07-06 14:36:21 · answer #1 · answered by Stormageddon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say no, but some pages are designed specifically with IE in mind, I personally use Mozilla's Firefox.
Takes a bit of getting used to, but the fact that Microsoft are copying some of Mozilla's ideas for it's next edition of IE then that should tell you something.
You computer will run perfectly fine without it but I would not bother to uninstall it as it can be a laborious process, so when you install Mozilla's Firefox (a free download from http://www.mozilla.com/ ) there will be an option to make it your default browser, select this option and it will now take the place of IE.
Be sure to use the correct shortcut link on your desktop to access the browser and you are good to go.
2006-07-06 14:37:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will only need IE (Internet Explorer) installed on your PC if you want to surf the web. However, it is still not necessary to have it for browsing, as there are a variety of 'browsers' available for free!
Try the most recommended one (FIREFOX) at the link below:
http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
But you can still use your PC for other things such as ...well why have one anyway!
2006-07-06 14:35:12 · answer #3 · answered by Kewl Dude Ganda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so, it's just the browser, but make sure you have another one installed and double chekc becasue some browser need IE installed on the computer. But you do however need windows explorer.
2006-07-06 14:29:36 · answer #4 · answered by Linds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-01 08:26:16 · answer #5 · answered by belschner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No IE is just for browsing the internet. You can use Firefox or Opera instead
2006-07-06 14:30:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it doenst matter, it really depends on your comp. type, if you have mac, you can either have internet explorer, safari or others like quicktime, if you have a pc, i reccomend Explorer, but always up date it.
2006-07-06 14:32:03 · answer #7 · answered by Des'ree is how to spell my n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but I'd keep it in case some websites are specifically created for IE. Although I hardly ever use it.
2006-07-06 14:34:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You can use whatever browser you want. Firefox, AOL, Netscape, etc.
2006-07-06 14:31:22 · answer #9 · answered by loveshy34 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but last time i tryed to uninstall it windows would not let me, i use mozilla firefox supposedly much more secure.
2006-07-06 14:32:51 · answer #10 · answered by fritz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋