I have twice now attempted to downlaod IE7 form Microsoft, I have disabled my anti-virus, security, spy-ware etc prior to downlaod as instructed. But each time the programme is faulty - the minimise/restore/close buttons don't work, the windows fragment, and it is not possible to close from the tab in the taskbar. The only way I have been able to close the connection if to switch of PC with it open and then do a system restoreto get IE6 back.
Has anybody had similar problems or know what I am doing wrong? Or how to fix it? And is IE7 actually worth the effort?
2006-09-27 11:03:12 · 12 answers · asked by Contrary Mary 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
IE7 is still in beta aka isn't finished, so it's still got some serious bugs. Even when it's done... being MS... it'll still have serious bugs.
Overall - most reviewers say IE7 is a rebranded Firefox.
Firefox is out of beta, free, smaller, sleeker, probably faster, more than likely more secure (as it doesn't allow ActiveX - a huge security hole). Firefox also blocks pop-ups and is incredibly customizable.
With all the free add-ons available - it has the potential to be the most powerful browser you'll ever use.
Example: with two add-ons you'll probably never see an iframe ad, a banner ad nor a flash ad again.
Most of the people I've talked to that have used Firefox like it immediatly, and then after using it for a while LOVE it!
Firefox - http://getfirefox.com/
Free Firefox add-ons to block iframe ads, flash ads, banner ads, etc:
Adblock Plus - http://adblockplus.org/
Loads ready-made filters for Adblock Plus:
Adblock Filterset.G Updater - https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/1136/
2006-09-27 11:27:42 · answer #1 · answered by AmandaKerik 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been using IE 7 for about 3 weeks now and I have had no serious problems with it overall. I did have some problems in the beginning, but they seem to have resolved themselves. I turned off my firewall(s) and shut down all other programs so as not to interfere with the download. I definitely like it much better than IE 6 because of the tab browsing and not having to open so many windows to look at different websites. The favorites are a nice feature also when bringing them up to use them. It is more user friendly to me and I use a computer all day for my job. I would say that it is worth having and to download it and give it a try. Don't give up on it because it will be great once everyone gets used to using it.
2006-09-27 11:41:44 · answer #2 · answered by ~~1GR8GUY~~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IE7 has just nicked the idea of mutiple tabs from is rivals mozilla firefox.. as people know microsoft like to dominate the market. i beleive that IE7 isn't worth the upgrade. i mean its just the beta release.when service pack 3 for Xp comes out then i guess Xp users all over the world will HAVE to upgrade. in the mean time stick to IE6, its safer than a beta release which may have bugs in it. if you require a mutiple tab browser firefox is able to download from download.com and it uses less resources of the computer such as ram compard to micrsoft browers.
2006-09-27 11:25:36 · answer #3 · answered by Riyaz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been running it since it's release with no issues. It's still a beta program so be sure to submit your error reports.
Firefox is a great alternative with most of the same features. IE ripped all the good stuff off from them.
Soon IE7 will be released as a windows update. It might be a good idea to wait for then to run it.
2006-09-27 11:22:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't bother. IE7 is not worth the bother. If anything try Firefox with stumble upon, it's much better
2006-09-27 11:07:24 · answer #5 · answered by Citizen Mac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems a lot of people are having trouble with IE7...hopefully I get to see another person switch to Firefox?
http://www.getfirefox.com/
Give it a try, I love it.
Hope this helps
2006-09-27 11:12:02 · answer #6 · answered by Erased Paper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IE 7 is alot better than IE 6 but personally I always use Opera, it's just so much easier to use.
2006-09-27 11:12:27 · answer #7 · answered by nigel h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have IE7 for the effort you are putting in, no it is not worth it. i had no problem with the download.
2006-09-27 11:12:35 · answer #8 · answered by Chrystopher P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is that it's made by Microsoft. Use Firefox instead, it's much better.
2006-09-27 12:09:39 · answer #9 · answered by Darren R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's Beta version, to try to see what it looks like and how it works not to complain about bugs.
2006-09-27 11:51:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋