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IE7 Troubleshooting thread
kev1n3
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Hi Guys.
I've noticed lots of post scattered around the site with reference to the new windows Vista platform IE7.
I thought it might be a good idea to console all related post to one thread and make it easy for visitors to problem solve and us techie's disscuss..
A few very important things everyone should know before attempting to install IE7 is on the Pre-installation advice here
Pre-install prep
1. Set a restore point (just in case)
2. Turn off Automatic Updates (believe me, you'll thank me later)
3. Disable protective software such as antivirus, antispyware.
4. DO NOT TURN OFF YOUR FIREWALL!!!
5. Shut down all running programs - including Messenger, Windows Defender. - don't forget to check your systray icons too.
6. If you are running Zone Alarm 6.5, disconnect from the internet, uninstall Zone Alarm, make sure Windows Firewall is enabled, reconnect to the internet then install IE7. Yes, I’m afraid you have to uninstall ZoneAlarm
Installation
1. Install Internet Explorer 7.
2. Reboot *twice* before running your IE7 Web browser for the first time.
3. Re-enable your antivirus software.
4. update your flash shockwave to version 9 or higher at the adobe shockwave download webpage here
Tips for troubleshooting if you have problems installing IE7
Sometimes the install file may fail - no error message - right click on the downloaded IE7 installation file, select properties, then select "unblock".
Troubleshooting Internet Explorer after installation
First, make sure you have rebooted TWICE after installation then Run IE in no add-ons mode. START / PROGRAMS / ACCESSORIES / SYSTEM TOOLS / INTERNETEXPLORER (no add-ons)
Other problems after insatll are
Sometimes Web pages are coded to detect the IE7 that is being used by a visitor these sites have been coded to detect *up to a particular version* instead of *from a particular version upwards*. If the site does not recognize IE7, it may stop you from viewing the site, or serve up broken CSS code. If you see a broken Web site, or a message such as "This Web site only supports Internet Explorer..." you may be able to fix the problem by adjusting your User Agent String.
Hope this helps.
Kev
I've noticed lots of post scattered around the site with reference to the new windows Vista platform IE7.
I thought it might be a good idea to console all related post to one thread and make it easy for visitors to problem solve and us techie's disscuss..
A few very important things everyone should know before attempting to install IE7 is on the Pre-installation advice here
Pre-install prep
1. Set a restore point (just in case)
2. Turn off Automatic Updates (believe me, you'll thank me later)
3. Disable protective software such as antivirus, antispyware.
4. DO NOT TURN OFF YOUR FIREWALL!!!
5. Shut down all running programs - including Messenger, Windows Defender. - don't forget to check your systray icons too.
6. If you are running Zone Alarm 6.5, disconnect from the internet, uninstall Zone Alarm, make sure Windows Firewall is enabled, reconnect to the internet then install IE7. Yes, I’m afraid you have to uninstall ZoneAlarm
Installation
1. Install Internet Explorer 7.
2. Reboot *twice* before running your IE7 Web browser for the first time.
3. Re-enable your antivirus software.
4. update your flash shockwave to version 9 or higher at the adobe shockwave download webpage here
Tips for troubleshooting if you have problems installing IE7
Sometimes the install file may fail - no error message - right click on the downloaded IE7 installation file, select properties, then select "unblock".
Troubleshooting Internet Explorer after installation
First, make sure you have rebooted TWICE after installation then Run IE in no add-ons mode. START / PROGRAMS / ACCESSORIES / SYSTEM TOOLS / INTERNETEXPLORER (no add-ons)
Other problems after insatll are
Sometimes Web pages are coded to detect the IE7 that is being used by a visitor these sites have been coded to detect *up to a particular version* instead of *from a particular version upwards*. If the site does not recognize IE7, it may stop you from viewing the site, or serve up broken CSS code. If you see a broken Web site, or a message such as "This Web site only supports Internet Explorer..." you may be able to fix the problem by adjusting your User Agent String.
Hope this helps.
Kev
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where can i get help as i am new to vista had xp could do ok on xp but vista i am lost i bought windows vista for dummies but it does not help me with how i could put my photos in folders, i got word processer with my xp but with vista you have to buy it?????HELP SOMEBODY0
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