getting explorer 7 without validating xp?

TeaBoy_2

basically i cant install exporer7 on this pc as its failing the genuine validation test (sorry bill).
theres a few online guides to getting around this which involve downloading the installation files first. however the windows site wont let me download them until after the check.
does anyone know of another way? or has anyone got a copy of the ie7 installation files?

cheers.

Tallymanjohn

If it's failing the validation then I reckon you'd be better of with a non-M$ browser anyway - try latest Opera or Firefox. If you manage to install IE7 you'll almost certainly find that it causes you problems because you haven't got any other validated updates.

TeaBoy_2

aye probably best, people keep telling me to switch to firefox. ta

alanclose

Try here. Not sure if it checks your copy of windows as part of the install