Just downloaded IE7

Fenella

Viz wrote:

Good point. I was thinking the same :eek:

Glad to hear I'm not the only one with this problem.

Would some kind person please reply?

superscaper

Fenella wrote:

I also downloaded IE7 last week. Since then I have noticed that the security lock which previously had appeared on the toolbar when I opened my Bank page or bought anything on the net has disappeared.
This was always very re-assuring to me and I miss it.
Is the phishing symbol which appears on evey page just as good?
If not how can I get my security lock back.
Please would some kind MSE member explain this taking into account that I am not very technical.

When I do my banking the lock symbol appears next to the address bar, where the refresh button is. Does it appear there or not?

superscaper

The anti phishing tool simply checks whether the website is fake or not, whereas the lock indicates whether data sent is encrypted. Two different things for different purposes. One makes sure you're entering data on the right site and the other encrypts it in case it is intercepted. That's how I understand it anyway.

Stompa

superscaper wrote:

When I do my banking the lock symbol appears next to the address bar, where the refresh button is. Does it appear there or not?

Yes, it's just moved - had me fooled for a while!

Fenella

Thank you so much Superscaper! I have found it now and feel much happier that its still there.

superscaper

Fenella wrote:

Thank you so much Superscaper! I have found it now and feel much happier that its still there.

Funny how reassuring a few pixels can be. Glad to help.

droopsnout

Well, I just gritted my teeth and uninstalled IE7.

It worked fine. As if by magic, the pre-installed software has become available again.

I don't recommend this upgrade to anyone!

superscaper

droopsnout wrote:

Well, I just gritted my teeth and uninstalled IE7.

It worked fine. As if by magic, the pre-installed software has become available again.

I don't recommend this upgrade to anyone!

Well if I couldn't use IE7 then I'd use firefox, IE6 is nowhere near as secure. I personally WOULD recommend the upgrade. There's a reason MS made it a critical security update. I've been using FF for years but I'm happy enough with IE7 now it's released and been using it since it went official with no problems at all. Far superior to IE6 but I think FF 2 is a bit better.

Ken68

Can't see a big gain...Google address bar is not necessary and the new address bar showing 'connecting to' neither.
Am already rigged for RSS feeds, and whether tabs or windows can only read a page at a time anyway.
Have customized the toolbars as before, so it looks like IE6.Have switched off phishing filter to see if machine is faster...it is.
Still have 'read mail' and 'cut and paste' etc. Will keep it for the clear type, which is probably configurable in IE6 if I change back.
All that money spent by Microsoft what a waste. But then,they got to keep the bright boys busy.

droopsnout

superscaper wrote:

Well if I couldn't use IE7 then I'd use firefox

I do, as mentioned earlier in the thread.

But getting rid of 7 put my computer back as it was meant to be, with the manufacturer's software functioning again, and the wonderful disappearance of the "WindowsFormsParkingWindow" that obstinately popped up every time I switched off.

Everywhere you look on the net, there are people complaining about what IE7 has done to their machines. It shouldn't be allowed, innit.