Exclusive Preview: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2

Iria · Jan 31, 2006, 05:01 PM

First off, I want to thank Microsoft for giving us early information on this. I spoke with Gary Schare, Director of IE Product Management, as well as Sarah Williams of the Waggener Edstrom Worldwide Microsoft Windows Client Team. As of right now, you can download the Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 Public Preview HERE. I installed the software, and although I will say it’s still buggy (more on that later), it’s definitely a step in the right direction for Microsoft. You can expect a full review later in the week, as I play with this release more. Note: it requires Windows XP SP2 … and 32-bit. There will be a later beta release for 2003 Server as well as a 64-bit version released later.
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Read More / Source: RealTechNews

Hissvt2 · Jan 31, 2006, 07:33 PM

Ive been using it all day i'm like it so far very smooth and works great so far

nForcer · Jan 31, 2006, 09:04 PM

Silly question but some might be wondering, is it independant from 6.x and/or can it be uninstalled (and with or without complications)

Iria · Jan 31, 2006, 09:12 PM

You won't be able to see it in Add / Remove Programs unless you check the Show Updates Checkbox, then you'll see it under Windows XP Software Updates. You can uninstall it from there. As far as using it beside IE6, nope.

I tried the uninstall and it seemed to work but your mileage may vary.

Hissvt2 · Jan 31, 2006, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nForcer

Silly question but some might be wondering, is it independant from 6.x and/or can it be uninstalled (and with or without complications)

answered above beat me too it

The_Neon_Cowboy · Feb 1, 2006, 12:04 AM

yeaanther app that reqires you use MS BS validation

Hissvt2 · Feb 1, 2006, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Neon_Cowboy

yeaanther app that reqires you use MS BS validation

whats the big deal if your OS is legit

nForcer · Feb 1, 2006, 04:42 AM

pwnd!

Chaos · Feb 1, 2006, 04:53 AM

wont install on XP x64

Iria · Feb 1, 2006, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaos

wont install on XP x64

As it said in the article, it's 32bit only for now.

Jan 31, 2006, 05:01 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Exclusive Preview: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 First off, I want to thank Microsoft for giving us early information on this. I spoke with Gary Schare, Director of IE Product Management, as well as Sarah Williams of the Waggener Edstrom Worldwide Microsoft Windows Client Team. As of right now, you can download the Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 Public Preview HERE. I installed the software, and although I will say it’s still buggy (more on that later), it’s definitely a step in the right direction for Microsoft. You can expect a full review later in the week, as I play with this release more. Note: it requires Windows XP SP2 … and 32-bit. There will be a later beta release for 2003 Server as well as a 64-bit version released later. __________ Read More / Source: RealTechNews

Jan 31, 2006, 07:33 PM	#2
Hissvt2 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Ive been using it all day i'm like it so far very smooth and works great so far __________________ [color=#232d35]Intel Pentium D 820@3.2ghz ECS PA1 MVP 2.0 2gb DDR2@1200mhz 2-X1600XT's Crossfire 2-WD 200gb SATA 8MB 7200RPM raid 0 Windows XP Pro[/color] [color=#232d35]http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=69521[/color]

Feb 1, 2006, 12:04 AM	#6
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	yeaanther app that reqires you use MS BS validation __________________

Feb 1, 2006, 04:53 AM	#9
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,268 Rep Power: 167 System Specs	wont install on XP x64 __________________

Jan 31, 2006, 09:04 PM	#3
nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	Silly question but some might be wondering, is it independant from 6.x and/or can it be uninstalled (and with or without complications)

Jan 31, 2006, 09:12 PM	Thread Starter #4
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	You won't be able to see it in Add / Remove Programs unless you check the Show Updates Checkbox, then you'll see it under Windows XP Software Updates. You can uninstall it from there. As far as using it beside IE6, nope. I tried the uninstall and it seemed to work but your mileage may vary.

Feb 1, 2006, 04:42 AM	#8
nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	pwnd!