Should I upgrade to explorer 8?

Lady_K

Is it a good idea to download internet explorer 8? its in my windows update but didnt know if there are any problems with it so wanted to ask here first.

I'm windows xp pro on one machine xp on the other

spud17

For starters
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1662151

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1665137&highlight=internet+explorer

Lady_K

Think I'll leave it for a bit then

timbim_2

Upgrade to firefox.

Lady_K

I already have firefox but use explorer as my main browser. I have it that way as prefer to save passwords etc on a seperate browser

nearlyrich

I tried it a while ago it screwed my Internet banking amongst other things, now I get a reminder to upgrade every day (since the latest update) but I'm steering clear, anyone know how to stop the upgrade request????

spud17

nearlyrich wrote: »

I tried it a while ago it screwed my Internet banking amongst other things, now I get a reminder to upgrade every day (since the latest update) but I'm steering clear, anyone know how to stop the upgrade request????

I can't remember exactly, but you need to go to Windows Update via your Start Menu, chose Express (recommended) or similar.
Let it scan, it will then show IE8, somewhere next to IE8 will be a box stating
'hide this update' tick the box.
Sorry I can't be more accurate but I hope you get the general direction.

theartfullodger

Nah: Go to firefox, quicker, safer, free!

Cheers!
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stevieg123_2

To be fair IE8 is a decent internet browser, people like to moan about Microsoft products just because its Microsoft. Personally i would go with firefox because the plugins you can get for that can make using the internet much easier and enjoyable!!

johnmcgrath

I shall stick to firefox. I'm sure that there is many bugs that still needed to be fixed in this new version.

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stevieg123 wrote: »

To be fair IE8 is a decent internet browser, people like to moan about Microsoft products just because its Microsoft. Personally i would go with firefox because the plugins you can get for that can make using the internet much easier and enjoyable!!

You do find that an awful lot..

Anyway OP, set a restore point and install it. If you like it, keep it. If not, roll back. That's what System Restore is for!

My own personal experience of IE is generally positive. There are still aspects that I think it's lacking, for example an inline spell check, but 8 is a vast improvement over 7 in terms of speed and security. Just remember where the button for Compatibility Mode is, you might have to use it although my own use of it has been infrequent.