should i upgrade internet explorer?

crystal9

hi, i think im running internet explorer 7 on my pc had some issues with ebay saying about cookies now ive not changed my internet options at all so another problem they say it coul be is IE and i need to update.

My question is should i update to IE8 or stay as i am?

thanks

busenbust

crystal9 wrote: »

hi, i think im running internet explorer 7 on my pc had some issues with ebay saying about cookies now ive not changed my internet options at all so another problem they say it coul be is IE and i need to update.

My question is should i update to IE8 or stay as i am?

thanks

Microsoft are suggesting that the recent China/Google security loopholes have been 'fixed' by upgrading to version IE 8; but even still I would not bother with IE. My preference is always Firefox with the NoScript add-on.

pcombo

lol follow this u be safe

"According to a parliamentary question last year, the Ministry of Defence currently has 300,000 machines worldwide running Internet Explorer 6 - the browser used in the attack - "and at the current time does not have a requirement to move to an updated version"."

DCFC79

Id update ie but id think about using firefox

busenbust

busenbust wrote: »

Microsoft are suggesting that the recent China/Google security loopholes have been 'fixed' by upgrading to version IE 8; but even still I would not bother with IE. My preference is always Firefox with the NoScript add-on.

Forgot to add: I would not use IE even if the Chinese government promised to pay me :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:.

crystal9

ok thanks guys, i have never had problems with ie so why is everyone against it? sorry not being rude just curious

[Deleted User]

What operating system are you using, XP or Vista?

8 is an improvement over 7, so you stand to lose nothing in upgrading.

JasX

crystal9 wrote: »

ok thanks guys, i have never had problems with ie so why is everyone against it? sorry not being rude just curious

ask the Germans or the French :beer:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8465038.stm

France has echoed calls by the German government for web users to find an alternative to Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) to protect security.
Certa, a government agency that oversees cyber threats, warned against using all versions of the web browser.
Germany warned users on Friday after malicious code - implicated in attacks on Google - was published online.

crystal9

anewhope wrote: »

What operating system are you using, XP or Vista?

8 is an improvement over 7, so you stand to lose nothing in upgrading.

im using XP

bat999

crystal9 wrote: »

ok thanks guys, i have never had problems with ie so why is everyone against it? sorry not being rude just curious

Hi
Some people prefer to use other browsers such as Firefox or Opera.
For personal computer users it's really just a matter of taste.

If you haven't had problems with IE then stay with it.
If you'd like to try something different you can install Firefox as well.
It's up to you.
:cool:

[Deleted User]

crystal9 wrote: »

im using XP

What Service Pack have you installed? It should be the latest, which is Service Pack 3. Right click on My Computer then Properties to find out.

One of the major security features in Windows that mitigates the threat of the recent widely publicised vulnerability is enabled by default in Internet Explorer 8, so it would be wise to ensure you are fully protected..