IE 8?

Mandilulur
By Mandilulur

My comuter is showing me a little yellow update shield and is asking me to install Internet Explorer 8 (I have Windows XP.) I did successfully install IE 7 about a year ago, but am very wary of doing anything new that could create connection problems. Anyone have any experience?
Mandi

By Mandilulur• 26 Jun 2009 02:50
Mandilulur

I'm still finding my way somewhat gingerly around IE8. But an e-bay add-on sounds irresistable.

Mandi

By feranm_ie8team• 26 Jun 2009 00:31
feranm_ie8team

Hi Mandi,

Glad to hear you downloaded and like IE8. Have you checked out these cool add-ons? Thought you may find them useful since you enjoy shopping – http://www.ieaddons.com/en/shopping/.

Thanks,

Feran

By Mandilulur• 24 Jun 2009 00:37
Mandilulur

Thanks, all, I downloaded and installed it and it seems to work although I had to follow the instructions to disable an "add-on." Can't see much difference but I LOVE to shop on-line so the added security is a good thing. I really have to get up my courage to download Firefox or Safari as a back-up browser.

Mandi

By t_coffee_or_me• 23 Jun 2009 21:53
Rating: 4/5
t_coffee_or_me

Microsoft will donate 8 meals to Feeding America.

In your dreams... what good will that do to the poor labors here.

I prefer Firefox

 

 

 

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By feranm_ie8team• 23 Jun 2009 21:48
Rating: 4/5
feranm_ie8team

Hi, this is Feran with the Internet Explorer Outreach Team. As long as you meet system requirements you should have no issue upgrading to IE8. IE8 is a more secure and reliable browser. You can read more at the IEBlog - http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/ and check out these reviews regarding its security features - http://www.pcworld.com/article/161587/is_ie8_actually_safer.html

http://www.itworld.com/internet/67113/ie-8-its-security-worth-download

Also at this time if you download IE8 from http://www.browserforthebetter.com?ocid=ie8_sm_a Microsoft will donate 8 meals to Feeding America.

Thanks,

Feran

By anonymous• 21 Jun 2009 18:46
anonymous

Mandilulur ....time to delete the big "E" from your desktop!

Download and install Firefox from here:

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/personal.html

If you already have it go to Tools - Options - General - system Default and click "Check Now".....to make Firefox default browser.

By Mandilulur• 21 Jun 2009 16:13
Mandilulur

(Dumb question) How do I switch to Firefox?

Mandi

By newkidontheblock• 21 Jun 2009 15:40
Rating: 4/5
newkidontheblock

they say when you install IE8, you wont be having problems with key ports especially if you use Windows Live Messenger. Better yet, switch to Firefox. good luck

By Midfielder 4• 21 Jun 2009 15:04
Midfielder 4

Second DR - use Safari or Firefox.

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A wise young crackpot knows no fear - Ian Dury.

By baldrick2dogs• 21 Jun 2009 14:16
Rating: 2/5
baldrick2dogs

Grr, I hate IE7. It eats memory like there's no tomorrow. IF IE8 has resolved this problem I might consider it. Even as I type, I find I can no longer 'right click' and will restart it after I hit 'post'!

By atif242• 21 Jun 2009 14:04
Rating: 5/5
atif242

Infact, it will automatically replace you settings in IE 7 IN IE8. I have done it previously without any problem. GO AHEAD u may update it

By smoke• 21 Jun 2009 14:04
smoke

I use IE8, google chrome, and firefox dont ask why :p

Good Fortune always comes knocking at your door...when you are sh*tting in the toilet!! :)

_[]~SMoKE~[]_

 

By DaRuDe• 21 Jun 2009 14:03
Rating: 4/5
DaRuDe

better use safari or Firefox.

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