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"LOVE CHROME, CAUSE IE-10 HAD HANG-UPS WORSE THAN IE-9"
Version: Internet Explorer 9
Pros
Went back to IE-9 after IE-10 had constant hang-ups for playing games on Facebook. IE-9 was suggested by the website that powers Facebook games. Google Chrome the BEST browser ever, Mozilla Firefox not bad just have to keep reloading damned thing. Plus I get Google Toolbar back.....priceless.
Cons
IE-9 doesn't have as many hang-ups as IE-10, so uninstalled IE-10 & went back to IE-9. Still have problems occasionally, but NOT as many as IE-10 with my Windows 7 I upgraded to from Windows XP. Even freezes when you least expect it.
YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH I HATE THAT & TICKS ME OFF TO NO END!Summary
Very useful filling out forms, etc. But, bottom line is? I basically use it for my eBay account, yahoo, maybe MSN. When it comes to the BEST for gaming performance, hands down is Google Chrome, or Firefox for games on Facebook, for some reason IE-9 doesn't hold a candle to those TWO websites for game playing Words With Friends, Bejeweled & Solitaire Blitz, etc..
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"An indispensable tool"
Version: Internet Explorer 9
Pros
-very secure
-more compatible than any other browser
-lighter than most
-more privacy friendly than chromeCons
-not very customizable
-not very convenientSummary
Do you fill out FAFSA forms? Do you fill out immigration forms?
Are you angry when your chrome, opera doesn't render the employment website form properly and then you open IE which you and your buddies make fun of?
Welcome to reality because the fact is that Internet Explorer is recommended by embassies when you're filling online passport forms, recommended by schools during registration?
Why? Because it works.
Internet Explorer isn't a browser you're going to use everyday for checking your email, entertainment, visiting sites like cnet but it does serve its purpose.
The activexfiltering and smartscreen filter out many malicious scripts and websites. Does it mean you can ditch your web protection AV? No but it helps.
There was a time when Google Chrome was hte undisputed king in browser security. Hackers at security conferences remarked how they could hack any browser but Chrome. Well, we hadn't experienced December 21 2012 then, Michael Jackson was still alive.
Google Chrome has been brought down to earth.
Perhaps Google software engineers have been spending too much time on quick android releases.
IE is slated by hipsters, young kids who don't do anything constructive but watch gangnam style on youtube.
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"works great"
Version: Internet Explorer 9
Pros
I had no problems with Explorer, it's simple to navigate, has a clean interface, and is reasonably fast. One of the easiest browsers on the market today and unlike Mozilla and Chrome, it doesn't eat up a ton of memory while your browsing.
Cons
I have no complaints other than the lack of add-ons, and customization is limited. Not as blazing fast as Chrome but it is more stable.
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"Does not work no matter how much time I spend on it."
Version: Internet Explorer 9
Pros
There are no PROS as it will not function!
Cons
If it does not work I suspect that is a huge CON!
Summary
I use Chrome and although would like to have the option to use IE at this point I have no idea what I could do to get it to work.
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"Way way better tham previous versions"
Version: Internet Explorer 9
Pros
Faster than all its previous versions.
Cons
i dont see any yet
Summary
I had to post an opinion about ie 9 here because my 1st impression about it is that its GREAT. i dont know why people whine and cry without even using that much or just because they got stuck twice or thrice prolly cos of their own dumb brain or their wooden pcs. I agree till ie 8 it was slow and frustrating but surprisingly ie 9 is a great change. People generally got a bad impression about ie which has carried on to ie 9 aswell. So im saying again in MY opinion its completely decent.
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"NOT USABLE"
Version: Internet Explorer 9
Pros
If it would ever load and function properly, I would be able to tell you if it has anything to like.
Cons
Continuous "circle". Gets hung-up. You need meds to work your way through this mess.
Summary
I have Windows 7 Home Premium, brand new windows computer with 1T memory. Forced to upgrade to Explorer 9. AND IT DOES NOT WORK. I can't tell you how many hours I have spent on and off trying to use Internet Explorer 9 - 64 bit. IT DOES NOT WORK.
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"Piece of ****...why try Microsoft?"
Version: Internet Explorer 9
Pros
NONE AT ALL!
Cons
DOESN'T WORK AT ALL
Summary
The only reason why I had to use this ****** browser was because my new computer had Internet Explorer on it and I always download Google Chrome immediately. This time though I had to take a different route because Internet Explorer 10 wouldn't let me download anything. It simply didn't work. I had to use my other computer's hard drive to click on the file which took extra time. Microsoft - one huge question...why the hell do you even try? Each time you try changing something you make it much worse than before.
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"a huge improvement over the others"
Version: Internet Explorer 9
Pros
way way way faster than previous version
more stable with new featuresCons
not supporting xp is a sad attempt to motivate xp users to upgrade
still cant keep up with the latest ie or chromeSummary
while microsoft has made huge improvements to ie,it still has some catching up to do with firefox and chrome
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"You cannot turn off ClearType"
Version: Internet Explorer 9
Pros
Works fine for me in general.
Cons
ClearType is a deal breaker. It makes all text look blurry. I cannot believe there is not an option to turn it off.
The option to open all favorites in a folder as a tab group is gone unless you turn on the Favorites Center.Summary
I have been using IE for almost 20 years, but I cannot stand ClearType. I also do not like leaving the Favorites Center on so that I can easily open all sites in a folder as a tab group. It is time for me to switch browsers.
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"I didn't liked it."
Version: Internet Explorer 9
Pros
10 characters minimum really sucks
Cons
10 characters minimum really sucks
Summary
I don't want pros nor I want cons. I'm just going to use it because I'm nostalgic about that google toolbar which I've used with IE6. Back in late 2008 when I had my first "own" internet in my home I loved Google Toolbar but missing it from a long time.
I've installed it now. The only thing I didn't liked is that it scrolls very slow! Overall it's okay as a side browser when you want to browse quickly and you don't want to weight for your own browser loaded with too many extensions to open.
Updated on Nov 16, 2012
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