IE 7.0 for Windows XP?

[Powerstroke2000]

My computer keeps asking me to download the Windows Internet Explorer 7.0, and I would like to know your opinions on whether it really is worthwhile?
I currently have version 6.0.2900.2180 SP2, which works just fine. Would I find that version 7.0 would be worthwhile, or am I better leaving the current version as it is?

Thanks!

Dale

[Ob1]

benefits of IE7 include:

* New streamlined and less cluttered look
* Streamlined controls
* Tabbed browsing
* Instant search
* Advanced printing
* Favorites center
* Phishing filter
* Delete browsing history

To read about all of IE7's benefits and features, go to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/...t/default.mspx.

personally i dont use IE6 or 7 to often to wage in on if you should switch. i use firefox 2.0 and really enjoy it with its tabbed browsing and addons/extensions you can add to it.

[SlingAir]

I switched, I read from several reviews that IE7 is safer, since windows XP is very much a part of IE... I strongly suggest upgrading to IE7, however I would use Firefox or Mozilla as a primary browser. Oh and a good firewall!

[Powerstroke2000]

Thanks so far folks! I too use Firefox as my main browser, but also have IE which I use on occassion, thus my questions. If the download makes it a safer browser, these days we all need that additional safety in spades, so I'll take the time to do the download then.

Has anyone come up with "negatives" when comparing past IE version to version 7.0?

Thanks...

Dale

[JayC]

i heard it was slow...but i never got to try it out

[glc]

I'd wait a while. Give it a little time for the bugs to surface.

[TPM]

I find IE 7 a plus. like the looks, and added features. I didn't find it slowing anything down. Only glitch I found was in keeping cookies while running CCleaner. A simple "uncheck" in the CCleaner settings was all that was needed. The Delete index .dat files to be exact.

[JayC]

had IE 7 for a couples days now, and it's not bad. try it out. some features are pretty cool.

[JimmyDee]

For the most part, after using IE 7 for a week, I think it is a good product. Been using Firefox for the last year and I'll probably make a decision after using IE 7 for a few more weeks. It is actually a coin flip as to which one is the best.
Jim

[JayC]

i think sometimes IE 7 is kind of slow...

[JimmyDee]

Originally Posted by JayC i think sometimes IE 7 is kind of slow...

I have noticed no significant difference in speed. I am running a 4600+ AMD and that may account for not noticing any difference. ???
Jim

[regans cortina]

Its an improvement , and so far , i like it . Cant you remove it via a restore point if you dont like it ??

[TPM]

Can be removed via Add / Remove

[stuartkeith]

I cant install IE7 on my pc it says its downloading and installing and then it just tells me that it cant install and changes have been removed.

Any Ideas?

[Statica]

Originally Posted by stuartkeith I cant install IE7 on my pc it says its downloading and installing and then it just tells me that it cant install and changes have been removed. Any Ideas?

Check: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/aa740486.aspx for possible causes.

[gilera]

Does the download of 7 retain all your existing favorites?

[regans cortina]

Originally Posted by gilera Does the download of 7 retain all your existing favorites?

Did for me , but if you want to make sure, then go into my computer , local disk, docs and settings, your folder, and copy the favourites folder, and paste it somewhere safe . Update internet explorer, then if your favourites are not there ,then just copy and paste the favourites folder back in.