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- Editor's Rating:
- Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
11,067,411
- Operating Systems:
Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98
- Additional Requirements:
Windows XP/2003 Server, 233MHz CPU, 64MB RAM,
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
October 18, 2006
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Publisher's description of Internet Explorer 7
Internet Explorer 7 provides improved navigation through tabbed browsing, Web search right from the toolbar, advanced printing, easy discovery, and reading and subscription to RSS feeds. Internet Explorer 7 provides security through a robust new architecture, security features that help defend against malicious software (also known as malware), and new ways to better protect against the theft of personal data from fraudulent Web sites, a practice known as phishing. Internet Explorer 7 has improved support for cascading style sheets, a rich RSS feeds platform, and robust tools for deploying and managing Internet Explorer 7 in large enterprise environments.
CNET Editor's Note: The Download Now link will take you to the Microsoft download site, where you can select your operating system: Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition, or Windows Server 2003 ia64 Edition.
Editor's review of Internet Explorer 7
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- "IE adds tabs"
- Version reviewed: Internet Explorer 7
For a detailed analysis of IE7, read CNET Senior Editor Robert Vamosi's extended review.
Microsoft's next iteration of Internet Explorer is predictably a solid contender in the browser category. A sleeker and more spare interface will have some old IE users running for the preferences, but even with fewer buttons the new IE works fine right out of the gate. The adoption of tabs is a welcome change for more efficient browsing, and the Quick Tabs feature is an especially nice touch for viewing the contents of all of your tabs in one window. The addition of a RSS feed manager is nice for news addicts, blog fans, and hobbyists, but we would like a way to search for RSS feeds beyond only adding the ones we come across. We also like the integrated search bar that offers a pull-down menu, letting you add your favorite search engines and sites quickly.
A welcome addition is an antiphishing option to check a site's legitimacy, which you can enable at first launch. While Internet Explorer doesn't offer the user-made plug-ins, themes, and extensions found in other browsers such as Firefox and Opera, there are several useful plug-ins you can choose from at Microsoft's Web site. Finally, security concerns with what will undoubtably be the most used Web browser are always an important consideration, but with the proper security programs, most people will be able to surf safely. Overall, we find the latest version of Microsoft's megabrowser to be a fine way to browse the Web, with the addition of many long-awaited features that make the entire Web experience more efficient and enjoyable.
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User reviews of Internet Explorer 7
- Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1333 votes
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267 out of 320 people found this review helpful
Version: Internet Explorer 7
Pros: First IE update in years. Finally has a tabbed UI, and isn't as full of security holes.
Cons: Too little too late. There's nothing here to lure away users who have already switched to Firefox or Opera.
The interface is awkward and poorly laid out. Uses much more memory than its predecessor, doesn't always work properly with some sites or utilities.
If you're happy with Firefox, or even IE6, this new version of IE isn't going to change your life. Give MS a couple of more months to issue all the inevitable platches and updates before downloading this one...
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200 out of 241 people found this review helpful
Version: Internet Explorer 7
"They took five years to give us this...?"
Pros: Updated interface, fast, more secure than earlier version.
Cons: Not entirely stable, even now that it's no longer in beta. Doesn't play nice with some web sites that are IE "optimized", or utilities like Gmail Notifier or Yahoo mail. Still not W3C standards compliant.
Too little, too late, but hey... At least MS woke up from a loooooong time asleep at the wheel.
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213 out of 265 people found this review helpful
Version: Internet Explorer 7
Pros: Tabs, improved security, and printing options are long overdue, but welcome. Zoom feature is nice, loading and browsing are very quick.
Cons: Clumsy interface, with navigation buttons and menus on opposite sides.
Worse, however, is after I installed it, Flash content stopped working. I reinstalled Flash, still nothing. I removed IE7 and reverted back to version 6, still no good. Did a system restore, still no remedy.
Looks like the only way to get my PC back to its former healthy state is to reformat and reload... and I think I have IE7 to thank for that.
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45 out of 45 people found this review helpful
Version: Internet Explorer 7
Pros: It has tabbed browsing antiphishing filter and is a bit more secure than Internet Explorer 6. And has RSS feeds to read news and has a better zoom feature.
Cons: This browser uses too much memory and makes it open very slow. The interface is poorly designed and hard to navigate. Also this browser is not customizable. If you are using Opera or Firefox stick with those browsers.
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87 out of 107 people found this review helpful
Version: Internet Explorer 7
"So tempted to curse out loud..."
Pros: Well, it's got tabs now... it's got antiphishing...
Cons: The interface is all messed up. The toolbar is gone, no file, no edit, no view... You can no longer move the toolbars around like you like it. I think that microsoft merely capitulated to the demands of the people rather than making a unique microsoft product.
I did curse out loud, actually, when I saw the new interface. I like to customize. I don't like the setup on this.
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