Mithun Pal

Join Date 11/2004

Launch News - IE7 & WMP 11

Are you ready?

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The final release of Internet Explorer 7 is fast approaching … and I mean really fast … probably on October 18th … and will be delivered to customers via Automatic Updates starting November 1st, a few weeks after it’s available for download. Are your Web sites, extensions, and applications ready? Microsoft recommends that Web sites and applications be reviewed and made ready for the release of Internet Explorer 7 this month. Microsoft encourages all Windows XP users to download the new version to explore the browsing experience in Windows Vista and take advantage of the new security features that will help protect them against malicious software and phishing attacks. Windows Media Player 11 will be available via free download beginning October 24 and will enable users to take advantage of an elegant and intuitive user interface, a new level of online store integration, especially with MTV’s URGE service, and improved navigation for larger music libraries.

Help ensure your Web sites, extensions, and applications are compatible with Internet Explorer 7 by testing Internet Explorer 7 today and utilizing the following resources and tools to help you identify and resolve any compatibility issues:

Install the latest build of Internet Explorer 7

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie

Prepare your organization using the Internet Explorer 7 Readiness Toolkit

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=64421

Ensure browser-based applications are compatible by using Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsvista/appcompat/tools.mspx

Prepare for Internet Explorer 7 to be delivered via Automatic Updates and Windows Update

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/updatemanagement/windowsupdate/ie7announcement.mspx

If needed, install the Internet Explorer 7 Blocker Toolkit to block automatic delivery

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=65788

Use the following additional resources to investigate and resolve compatibility issues:

Visit MSDN (msdn.microsoft.com/ie) for supporting information
Visit the IE team blog (http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/) to research, make inquiries, and provide feedback

Microsoft recommends that enterprises are prepared for automatic delivery by November 1st

Source:
http://www.microsoft.com/press...6/10-1290NewProductsPR.mspx
http://blogs.msdn.com/hied_mid...2E002E002E00_-Are-you-ready_3F00_.aspx

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Who needs it Opera is better.

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Thank you, Mithun Pal,
At some point, I will probably upgrade from IE 6 to this new build. However, at the moment my system runs just fine and IE 6 does everything it's supposed to and does so satisfactorily.
I really appreciate your taking the time to post all of the wealth of information that you have given us in this announcement. I had no idea that analysis programs are available for my PCs to see if they are IE7-ready. I've DLed and run the Vista diagnoses programs, but now that I know of the information and links to tools you posted here, I will certainly be prepared to make an informed decision as to when and how to upgrade, both my system and my browser. Invaluable information, and I thank you for posting it here for us.

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Who needs it Opera is better.

I know Opera fans/FireFox fans won't use IE - however updated.

But, it's good to see that MS finally release a standard web-browser. Can't say at this moment how much secure it would be. I've never seen MS to produce any secure software ever. But, one thing I must say MS took too long time release one standard web-browser.

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Welcome Seldomseen.
Always try to be updated.

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Does anyone know whether they will be available for Vista or will there be a new Vista build? Also you might find that IE7 is more secure than Firefox, it is certainly better on the pop-up blocking!

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And how much is this going to cost the consumer?

It's about time that the final release is coming out, I have been using the beta version for over 9 months now!

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At my last check IE7 was not compatible with Norton Internet security and WMP11 did (or would not) backup licenses for songs purchased through it. Has anyone gotten any new info on these points?

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At my last check IE7 was not compatible with Norton Internet security and WMP11 did (or would not) backup licenses for songs purchased through it. Has anyone gotten any new info on these points?

I never had a problem using the beta version of IE7 as far as it being compatible with Norton.

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Actually it interferes with the anti-spam portion of NIS, sorry I didn't specify

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Does anyone know whether they will be available for Vista or will there be a new Vista build?

Should be released for Vista. Should be available through automatic update.

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And how much is this going to cost the consumer?

Free of cost.

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WMP11 did (or would not) backup licenses for songs purchased through it

This may happen when IE is not the default browser of the system. Use "Set Program Access and Defaults" - the feature of Control Panel to make IE the default browser.

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Finally Microsoft has released IE 7.
Download it, if you want.

[links removed....as they bypass the MS validation.....it'd be better to go to the MS site for correct access....Admin]

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OOOPPPSSSS Got the 'Genunie Advantage' check right away. I have a valid copy but so far I have been able to avoid this annoyance with Windows XP 64-bit. Oh well, nothing lasts...

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Well, IE7 is busy right now "connecting", to what, I don't know... Well, Not Responding. Hhhmmm, I have the right version of Windows 64-bit... it looks nice... I skinned Ok... Hhhmmm. I'll get back when I discover what is going on...

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Had to uninstall and reinstall but it is working now... the first tab always tries to connect to something even though I made my homepage Metacrawler. Now it pops up as a seconcd tab but the first comes up everytime and tells me I am not connected to the internet. I seem to be getting around the internet just fine even though MS thinks I am not connected. I'll play around some more... and try to keep my Opera bias at bay.

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Now it is working just fine and goes to my hompage when launched,

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Well, nothing good to say... I cannot use microsoft's own site to update my Windows. Also, it replaced my 32-bi IE. When I uninstalled IE7 I had to download IE6 again to run the 32-bit version.

Overall? ... back to Opera for me and my organization.

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WMP 11 has already been released. Hope you have already downloaded it. If not, download now. Here are the links:

[links removed....as they bypass the MS validation.....it'd be better to go to the MS site for correct access....Admin]

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At my last check IE7 was not compatible with Norton Internet security

Running IE7 and Norton together on my laptop and they seem to work fine, along with Trend Micro anti-spam.

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kona0197

Join Date 02/2003

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I wouldn't recommend using WMP 11. It has been rumored that it so much DRM crap in it that it's pathetic. I'll give it a try and see if the rumors are at all true. Most likely just FUD from the Anti-MS camp.

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It has been rumored that it so much DRM crap in it that it's pathetic

Thanks for the heads-up.

Was just about to DL it for this system!

Won't put it on the main box then. DRM p____s me off as much as anything these days. Nasty stuff. Ashamed to say my laptop is a S__Y...

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Hey guys,
I don't mind trying out IE7... but I shall always be loyal to Opera, despite the fact that it doesn't support ActiveX...

[i dun have genuine windows...

] can anyone gimme a validation bypassed link... like the ones blocked above...? shall be grateful...

[make sure its encrypted or sumthin... lol...]

Holla Back...
Dawson...

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Island Dog

Join Date 06/2003

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The links above were removed because they bypassed authentication. Admitting you don't have a "geniune" copy of Windows, and asking for direct links for software is not looked upon highly here.

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kona0197

Join Date 02/2003

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Well I tried out WMP 11. It seems to work as well as 10 except it sucks down alot more memory. I like the black skin. I didn't try it out with many different codecs just MP3 files. I couldn't do much more testing because of the amount of memory it takes to run that bloatware. Maybe when I get more RAM I'll give it another try. I haven't figured out if all the DRM crap is there but it seems to want to call home alot. I'll stick to WMP 10 for now thanks. by the way if anyone needs info about the DRM crap they have put into WMP 11 look around the net. Plenty to read. Apparently Vista has a crapload of DRM built in as well. Enough of it for me to say no anyhow. Well that and the price. Long story short - MS is shooting themselves in the foot.

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