IE7 for Windows XP (SP2) Beta: Summer 2005

**MIG-31** · Feb 15, 2005, 09:29 PM

Thanks to an alert at the featured sites community website, we are at liberty to share news on the new version of IE, of which so far, will only be available for Windows XP SP2 customers. Speaking at the Keynote Address at RSA Conference, Gates confirmed it:

“We’re installing Windows XP SP2 companywide on over 50,000 desktops because we recognize that its security enhancements are significant. As the frequency of attacks against computer systems increases, it’s becoming critically important to have our systems protected against hackers, viruses and other security risks,” said Joseph Martella, director of End User Computing, Product Engineering at Merrill Lynch.

Building on those advancements, Gates announced Internet Explorer 7.0, designed to add new levels of security to Windows XP SP2 while maintaining the level of extensibility and compatibility that customers have come to expect. Internet Explorer 7.0 will also provide even stronger defenses against phishing, malicious software and spyware. The beta release is scheduled to be available this summer.

Gates also announced the Windows Update beta to start mid-march, and a final version of the Windows Anti-Spyware tool to be made available to all customers of licensed Windows at no charge.

View: IE Team Web Blog
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Source: Neowin

AlternateVirus · Feb 15, 2005, 10:07 PM

why do i have a feeling it just add security features and nothing else.

franguinho · Feb 15, 2005, 10:13 PM

man its about time!

regardless of whether its fixes, tabs or whatever it will be good to see an update...

Shadow Lady · Feb 15, 2005, 10:40 PM

nice, any improvement is welcome

CDsDontBurn · Feb 17, 2005, 08:31 AM

can't wait to see it

!

Sandok · Feb 17, 2005, 08:52 AM

I hope it performs well... I need tabbing too

Shadow Lady · Feb 18, 2005, 03:09 PM

i hate tabs, i cant alt+tab with em

besides at least on firefox, some links open in new tab, some in new window its anooying -.-

Blurayfan · Feb 20, 2005, 08:27 PM

I'm just happy to see that M$ is actually making IE7.

Sandok · Feb 20, 2005, 08:48 PM

LOL too true

CDsDontBurn · Feb 20, 2005, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadow Lady

i hate tabs, i cant alt+tab with em

besides at least on firefox, some links open in new tab, some in new window its anooying -.-

i so agree with this.....i use FF at work, i think it sux. I like IE so much more. having to click on a tab or having a window open up is so annoying. I'd rather just have new windows open up than having tabs and windows everywhere.

md5 · Feb 21, 2005, 03:40 PM

Good

About time they upgraded IE

For people who need more functionality from the IE engine, you can try the free Maxthon: http:/www.maxthon.com

I'm using that and it's really good

Feb 15, 2005, 09:29 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 55,777 Rep Power: 444 System Specs	IE7 for Windows XP (SP2) Beta: Summer 2005 Thanks to an alert at the featured sites community website, we are at liberty to share news on the new version of IE, of which so far, will only be available for Windows XP SP2 customers. Speaking at the Keynote Address at RSA Conference, Gates confirmed it: “We’re installing Windows XP SP2 companywide on over 50,000 desktops because we recognize that its security enhancements are significant. As the frequency of attacks against computer systems increases, it’s becoming critically important to have our systems protected against hackers, viruses and other security risks,” said Joseph Martella, director of End User Computing, Product Engineering at Merrill Lynch. Building on those advancements, Gates announced Internet Explorer 7.0, designed to add new levels of security to Windows XP SP2 while maintaining the level of extensibility and compatibility that customers have come to expect. Internet Explorer 7.0 will also provide even stronger defenses against phishing, malicious software and spyware. The beta release is scheduled to be available this summer. Gates also announced the Windows Update beta to start mid-march, and a final version of the Windows Anti-Spyware tool to be made available to all customers of licensed Windows at no charge. View: IE Team Web Blog _______________ Source: Neowin __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Feb 15, 2005, 10:13 PM	#3
franguinho Brazilian Fool Join Date: May 2002 Location: São Paulo Posts: 3,380 Rep Power: 0	man its about time! regardless of whether its fixes, tabs or whatever it will be good to see an update... __________________ The Aliens mostly come out at night... mostly...

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Shadow Lady Avril Fan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: somewhere in colombia, okok, bogotÃ¡ city :p Posts: 1,262 Rep Power: 0	nice, any improvement is welcome __________________ Oblivion ftw

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CDsDontBurn 127.0.0.1 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,458 Rep Power: 202 System Specs	can't wait to see it ! __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Feb 18, 2005, 03:09 PM	#7
Shadow Lady Avril Fan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: somewhere in colombia, okok, bogotÃ¡ city :p Posts: 1,262 Rep Power: 0	i hate tabs, i cant alt+tab with em besides at least on firefox, some links open in new tab, some in new window its anooying -.- __________________ Oblivion ftw

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AlternateVirus DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 282 Rep Power: 0	why do i have a feeling it just add security features and nothing else.

Feb 17, 2005, 08:52 AM	#6
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 66	I hope it performs well... I need tabbing too

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Blurayfan HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: USA Posts: 178 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I'm just happy to see that M$ is actually making IE7.

Feb 20, 2005, 08:48 PM	#9
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 66	LOL too true

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md5 DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Inside DriverHeaven Posts: 856 Rep Power: 46	Good About time they upgraded IE For people who need more functionality from the IE engine, you can try the free Maxthon: http:/www.maxthon.com I'm using that and it's really good __________________