Internet Explorer 7

[Gerry Atrick]

Please don't laugh - but is it safe to upgrade IE6 to IE7? What are the
downsides?

I run Windows XP Media centre 2005 with SP3.

Gerry

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Please don't laugh - but is it safe to upgrade IE6 to IE7? What are the
downsides?

Safe? IE7 has many security improvements over IE6, and it's
considerably *safer*.

A better question would be "is it safe to stay with IE6 and not
upgrade to IE7?" The answer to that question is no.

 

[Big_Al]

Please don't laugh - but is it safe to upgrade IE6 to IE7? What are the
downsides?

I run Windows XP Media centre 2005 with SP3.

Gerry

Not sure what you are scared of, but I have XP MCE 2005 with SP3 and IE7
and WMP11. Granted I did it from a fresh load, but Its all running
fine. Other than the new arrangement of IE7, I like it. I've had
Firefox with the tab feature and I like being able to switch to IE7 when
I have to, and still have that feature.

If you are looking at problems posted on these newsgroups, remember
that's what these newsgroups are for, complaints. There's no benchmark
for success on these groups, only failures.

 

[Movin-onward]

Ken, what should our preparation be to upgrade from IE 6 using XP Pro, all
updates, and SP3??

 

[Unknown]

Been using IE7 for at least a year-------not a single problem.

 

[Alias]

Ken, what should our preparation be to upgrade from IE 6 using XP Pro, all
updates, and SP3??

First SP3. Then Updates, including IE7.

Alias

 

[Movin-onward]

got 'em TY

Ken, what should our preparation be to upgrade from IE 6 using XP Pro,
all updates, and SP3??

First SP3. Then Updates, including IE7.

Alias

 

[Gerry Atrick]

| On Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:45:58 +0100, "Gerry Atrick"
|
| > Please don't laugh - but is it safe to upgrade IE6 to IE7? What are the
| > downsides?
|
|
| Safe? IE7 has many security improvements over IE6, and it's
| considerably *safer*.
|
| A better question would be "is it safe to stay with IE6 and not
| upgrade to IE7?" The answer to that question is no.
|
|
| --
| Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
| Please Reply to the Newsgroup


Many thanks to all who responded. I could have worded my query better. My
concern was regarding alleged problems some people had experienced after
updating, rather than any "security" aspects. However, I gather from the
generally positive replies that IE7 is the way to go, after ensuring SP3 and
recent updates are installed.
Your advice is much appreciated.

Gerry

 

[Movin-onward]

Kudos, everyone ... this is a 1st for MS. It's a 'breeze' ~ so far.

 

[Doug W.]

Let the fun begin...
-

Kudos, everyone ... this is a 1st for MS. It's a 'breeze' ~
so far.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

| On Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:45:58 +0100, "Gerry Atrick"
|
| > Please don't laugh - but is it safe to upgrade IE6 to IE7? What are the
| > downsides?
|
|
| Safe? IE7 has many security improvements over IE6, and it's
| considerably *safer*.
|
| A better question would be "is it safe to stay with IE6 and not
| upgrade to IE7?" The answer to that question is no.
|
|
| --
| Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
| Please Reply to the Newsgroup


Many thanks to all who responded. I could have worded my query better. My
concern was regarding alleged problems some people had experienced after
updating, rather than any "security" aspects. However, I gather from the
generally positive replies that IE7 is the way to go, after ensuring SP3 and
recent updates are installed.
Your advice is much appreciated.

You're welcome. Glad to help.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Safe & no downsides...if you install it properly!

Required reading IMHO before installing IE7:

Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, then
STOP!
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install
(ignore any references to Vista)

And I strongly recommend using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the
installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.

Alternately, use this Direct Download link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b

Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.

Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
installing IE7 and install any critical updates offered. If Optional
Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing it
to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.

IEBlog : IE7 Installation and Anti-Malware Applications
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx

What's New in Internet Explorer 7
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms649487.aspx

Release Notes
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/Aa740486.aspx

LOOK! => IEBlog: IE and Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2008/05/05/ie-and-xpsp3.aspx

=> Those with IE7-specific questions or comments are asked to post to and
seek support in this newsgroup: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

On the web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

In your newsreader:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

 

[Movin-onward]

Oh, lovely, PA Bear, and a tad late ... It has affected Word, though ...
sheesh.

 

[Alias]

And I strongly recommend using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the
installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.

I've done it both ways and after a clean install followed by SP3, Auto
Updates installs IE7 AND checks for and installs all the updates to IE7.
Very smooth and problem free.

Alias

 

[Gerry Atrick]

| Safe & no downsides...if you install it properly!
|
| Required reading IMHO before installing IE7:
|
[snipped]

Wow! That should keep me busy for a while. LOL Many thanks for the reading
list Mr Bear - really appreciate your help.

Gerry

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Repost:--
~PA Bear

Oh, lovely, PA Bear, and a tad late ... It has affected Word, though ...
sheesh.

<snip>