gjmarks said:
I just recieved a notice that I can install the new IE 8. I use XP home &
Pro between home and work. Are there any issues I should be aware of
before
I download and install. I have had no real problem with IE 7 so is there
a
real advantage to upgrading. Thanks.
IE8 System Requirements -
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/support/system-requirements.aspx
Per MVP PA Bear - I would strongly recommend disabling your anti-virus
application and any anti-spyware applications (other than Defender) before
installing (or uninstalling) an IE upgrade. If you're running a
third-party firewall, I would recommend disabling it and then enabling the
Windows Firewall before installing (or uninstalling) an IE upgrade.
Tip: Reboot twice after installing IE8 Final. Make certain that your
anti-virus application, any anti-spyware applications (other than
Defender), and your third-party firewall (if any)
is supported in IE8 Final before you decide install it.
No-charge support for Internet Explorer 8 installation, set-up and usage
(only) is available via the phone based on your locale through 31 December
2009. Customers must be running Windows XP or Windows Vista in a non-domain
environment.
US & CA Residents: 866-234-6020. Other:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?&prid=13043
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx
Further questions about IE8 should be asked in its newsgroup:
microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
Malke
