Internet Explorer 7 Public Beta 2

[d71146]

Hi All,
Has anyone downloaded and installed the new Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Public Beta 2?
If anyone has could it be recommended or would it be wise to steer clear at the moment.

[frostbite]

I would avoid any version of IE on principle.

[asuweb]

I agree with frostbite.

Plus, if it's a beta release, then going by Microsoft's usual standards, it will be even more insecure..

[amanoffewwords]

Give it another 2-3 years to become stable I'm sticking with FF thank you very much

[stevef]

I tried it and instantly lost my btinternet connection. At least System Restore redeemed BG's name... I'd recommend Firefox or Opera instead.

[SyllogismCheck]

What especially makes this a declared beta version when everything else M$ release is unfinished anyway?

[Keygrip]

I downloaded the Beta some months ago - system instantly crashed. System Restore did just what it promises.

I downloaded the Beta again last month. Find it much better than IE6 and, so far, very stable.

The ONLY bug I have with it - and it may be co-incidence - is that I keep trying to remove a tool bar ("mywebsearch") that wife put on for me. Everytime I open a new window - there it is again.

So far, I really like IE7.

[BOAC]

is that I keep trying to remove a tool bar ("mywebsearch")

- hijack this should do that for you.

[TightSlot]

Installed neatly and using it now - no problems at all, and I'm learning to love tabbed browsing!!

I know MS/Bill are actually the anti-christ(s), but life does seem to have got a bit better with IE7: For this user (moving to the Apple dark side on the next hardware change) a happy enough upgrade!

[asuweb]

Tabbed browsing is great...So is FireFox...

You won't catch me using IE

[amanoffewwords]

Originally Posted by Keygrip

The ONLY bug I have with it - and it may be co-incidence - is that I keep trying to remove a tool bar ("mywebsearch") that wife put on for me. Everytime I open a new window - there it is again.

As mentioned by BOAC run Hijack This! AND remove all instances of "mywebsearch" from your registry file. And run Adaware for good measure.

Charles

[Jet II]

I've used IE7 for a while now without any problems at all.

Normally I use Opera but there are still some sites that insist on IE and IE7 is must better than IE6.

[Keef]

After some painful experiences, IE is banned from my computer - as is Outlook and Outlook Express. Those websites that only work with IE have lost my business. Firefox suits me fine.

I'm learning Linux fast!

[d71146]

Originally Posted by stevef

I tried it and instantly lost my btinternet connection. At least System Restore redeemed BG's name... I'd recommend Firefox or Opera instead.

I had exactly the same problem oh well I was warned.

[p1fel]

I'm getting multiple Netgear DG834G Modem/Router disconnections with BT/Yahoo. Should have known better than to expect a Microsoft product to work flawlessly.
Like the user interface though, neat tidy, user friendly. Like the Phishing filter.

[drauk]

Worked okay for me.

[Man-on-the-fence]

Got bored with IE6 so downloaded Firefox about a year ago (wanted tabbed browsing). I have since downloaded IE7 Beta2.

I have to say that even in its Beta version IE7 is more stable than the flaky Firefox.

Roll on the full release.

[amanoffewwords]

Originally Posted by Man-on-the-fence

Roll on the full release.

Firefox is a full release - has been for ages, unlike I.E 7 BETA

[rugmuncher]

I think that's what he was getting at !

[Man-on-the-fence]

What I meant was roll on the full release of IE7

Firefox is junk