On Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:45:58 +0100, "Gerry Atrick"
<m.o.l@hotmail.nospam.co.uk> wrote:
> Please don't laugh - but is it safe to upgrade IE6 to IE7? What are the
> downsides?
Safe? IE7 has many security improvements over IE6, and it's
considerably *safer*.
A better question would be "is it safe to stay with IE6 and not
upgrade to IE7?" The answer to that question is no.
--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
Please Reply to the Newsgroup
Gerry Atrick wrote:
> Please don't laugh - but is it safe to upgrade IE6 to IE7? What are the
> downsides?
>
> I run Windows XP Media centre 2005 with SP3.
>
> Gerry
>
>
Not sure what you are scared of, but I have XP MCE 2005 with SP3 and IE7
and WMP11. Granted I did it from a fresh load, but Its all running
fine. Other than the new arrangement of IE7, I like it. I've had
Firefox with the tab feature and I like being able to switch to IE7 when
I have to, and still have that feature.
If you are looking at problems posted on these newsgroups, remember
that's what these newsgroups are for, complaints. There's no benchmark
for success on these groups, only failures.
Ken, what should our preparation be to upgrade from IE 6 using XP Pro, all
updates, and SP3??
"Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:45:58 +0100, "Gerry Atrick"
> <m.o.l@hotmail.nospam.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> Please don't laugh - but is it safe to upgrade IE6 to IE7? What are the
>> downsides?
>
>
> Safe? IE7 has many security improvements over IE6, and it's
> considerably *safer*.
>
> A better question would be "is it safe to stay with IE6 and not
> upgrade to IE7?" The answer to that question is no.
>
>
> --
> Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
> Please Reply to the Newsgroup
Been using IE7 for at least a year-------not a single problem.
"Gerry Atrick" <m.o.l@hotmail.nospam.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Please don't laugh - but is it safe to upgrade IE6 to IE7? What are the
> downsides?
>
> I run Windows XP Media centre 2005 with SP3.
>
> Gerry
>
>
Movin-onward wrote:
> Ken, what should our preparation be to upgrade from IE 6 using XP Pro, all
> updates, and SP3??
First SP3. Then Updates, including IE7.
Alias
>
> "Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote in message
> news:sudg44dhsv60q68hk5llmvfvken2kta20b@4ax.com...
>> On Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:45:58 +0100, "Gerry Atrick"
>> <m.o.l@hotmail.nospam.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>> Please don't laugh - but is it safe to upgrade IE6 to IE7? What are the
>>> downsides?
>>
>> Safe? IE7 has many security improvements over IE6, and it's
>> considerably *safer*.
>>
>> A better question would be "is it safe to stay with IE6 and not
>> upgrade to IE7?" The answer to that question is no.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
>> Please Reply to the Newsgroup
>
>
got 'em TY
"Alias" <iamalias@NOSPAMPLEASEgmail.com> wrote in message
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> Movin-onward wrote:
>> Ken, what should our preparation be to upgrade from IE 6 using XP Pro,
>> all updates, and SP3??
>
> First SP3. Then Updates, including IE7.
>
> Alias
>>
>> "Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote in message
>> news:sudg44dhsv60q68hk5llmvfvken2kta20b@4ax.com...
>>> On Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:45:58 +0100, "Gerry Atrick"
>>> <m.o.l@hotmail.nospam.co.uk> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Please don't laugh - but is it safe to upgrade IE6 to IE7? What are
>>>> the
>>>> downsides?
>>>
>>> Safe? IE7 has many security improvements over IE6, and it's
>>> considerably *safer*.
>>>
>>> A better question would be "is it safe to stay with IE6 and not
>>> upgrade to IE7?" The answer to that question is no.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
>>> Please Reply to the Newsgroup
>>
"Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote in message
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| On Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:45:58 +0100, "Gerry Atrick"
| <m.o.l@hotmail.nospam.co.uk> wrote:
|
| > Please don't laugh - but is it safe to upgrade IE6 to IE7? What are the
| > downsides?
|
|
| Safe? IE7 has many security improvements over IE6, and it's
| considerably *safer*.
|
| A better question would be "is it safe to stay with IE6 and not
| upgrade to IE7?" The answer to that question is no.
|
|
| --
| Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
| Please Reply to the Newsgroup
Many thanks to all who responded. I could have worded my query better. My
concern was regarding alleged problems some people had experienced after
updating, rather than any "security" aspects. However, I gather from the
generally positive replies that IE7 is the way to go, after ensuring SP3 and
recent updates are installed.
Your advice is much appreciated.
Kudos, everyone ... this is a 1st for MS. It's a 'breeze' ~ so far.
"Gerry Atrick" <m.o.l@hotmail.nospam.co.uk> wrote in message
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>
> "Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote in message
> news:sudg44dhsv60q68hk5llmvfvken2kta20b@4ax.com...
> | On Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:45:58 +0100, "Gerry Atrick"
> | <m.o.l@hotmail.nospam.co.uk> wrote:
> |
> | > Please don't laugh - but is it safe to upgrade IE6 to IE7? What are
> the
> | > downsides?
> |
> |
> | Safe? IE7 has many security improvements over IE6, and it's
> | considerably *safer*.
> |
> | A better question would be "is it safe to stay with IE6 and not
> | upgrade to IE7?" The answer to that question is no.
> |
> |
> | --
> | Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
> | Please Reply to the Newsgroup
>
>
> Many thanks to all who responded. I could have worded my query better.
> My
> concern was regarding alleged problems some people had experienced after
> updating, rather than any "security" aspects. However, I gather from the
> generally positive replies that IE7 is the way to go, after ensuring SP3
> and
> recent updates are installed.
> Your advice is much appreciated.
>
> Gerry
>
>
"Movin-onward" <movinon.tonospam@singemail.com> wrote in message
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> Kudos, everyone ... this is a 1st for MS. It's a 'breeze' ~
> so far.
>
> "Gerry Atrick" <m.o.l@hotmail.nospam.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:Oib7kT0xIHA.4892@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>
>> "Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote in
>> message
>> news:sudg44dhsv60q68hk5llmvfvken2kta20b@4ax.com...
>> | On Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:45:58 +0100, "Gerry Atrick"
>> | <m.o.l@hotmail.nospam.co.uk> wrote:
>> |
>> | > Please don't laugh - but is it safe to upgrade IE6 to
>> IE7? What are the
>> | > downsides?
>> |
>> |
>> | Safe? IE7 has many security improvements over IE6, and it's
>> | considerably *safer*.
>> |
>> | A better question would be "is it safe to stay with IE6 and
>> not
>> | upgrade to IE7?" The answer to that question is no.
>> |
>> |
>> | --
>> | Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
>> | Please Reply to the Newsgroup
>>
>>
>> Many thanks to all who responded. I could have worded my
>> query better. My
>> concern was regarding alleged problems some people had
>> experienced after
>> updating, rather than any "security" aspects. However, I
>> gather from the
>> generally positive replies that IE7 is the way to go, after
>> ensuring SP3 and
>> recent updates are installed.
>> Your advice is much appreciated.
>>
>> Gerry
>>
>>
>
>
On Thu, 5 Jun 2008 20:46:44 +0100, "Gerry Atrick"
<m.o.l@hotmail.nospam.co.uk> wrote:
>
> "Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote in message
> news:sudg44dhsv60q68hk5llmvfvken2kta20b@4ax.com...
> | On Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:45:58 +0100, "Gerry Atrick"
> | <m.o.l@hotmail.nospam.co.uk> wrote:
> |
> | > Please don't laugh - but is it safe to upgrade IE6 to IE7? What are the
> | > downsides?
> |
> |
> | Safe? IE7 has many security improvements over IE6, and it's
> | considerably *safer*.
> |
> | A better question would be "is it safe to stay with IE6 and not
> | upgrade to IE7?" The answer to that question is no.
> |
> |
> | --
> | Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
> | Please Reply to the Newsgroup
>
>
> Many thanks to all who responded. I could have worded my query better. My
> concern was regarding alleged problems some people had experienced after
> updating, rather than any "security" aspects. However, I gather from the
> generally positive replies that IE7 is the way to go, after ensuring SP3 and
> recent updates are installed.
> Your advice is much appreciated.
You're welcome. Glad to help.
--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
Please Reply to the Newsgroup
Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.
Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
installing IE7 and install any critical updates offered. If Optional
Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing it
to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.
Gerry Atrick wrote:
> Please don't laugh - but is it safe to upgrade IE6 to IE7? What are the
> downsides?
>
> I run Windows XP Media centre 2005 with SP3.
>
> Gerry
"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
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| Safe & no downsides...if you install it properly!
|
| Required reading IMHO before installing IE7:
|
[snipped]
Wow! That should keep me busy for a while. LOL Many thanks for the reading
list Mr Bear - really appreciate your help.
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