Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 Preview

[Joe Blow]

For those interested in giving Microsoft's beta of their new incarnation of Internet Explorer a whirl, go here: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/IE/ie7/ie7betaredirect.mspx

N.B. If you aren't running Windows XP, then it won't work for you.

 

[brerwallabi]

Is anyone using IE7?
To me it just seems it is catching up to Mozilla, although it does feature some security warnings for phishing sites which I am not sure if my firewall blocks, probably does. The most annoying feature is whenever you change sites the dial up connection box pops up to say it is establishing a connection although your current connection remains in place it flashes up 3x when changing pages I cant seem to get rid of the box and Bill won't answer me so it looks like back to Firefox.

 

[brerwallabi]

Bill has certainly got some probs with IE7 seems to have a lot of bugs, can't open links sent in emails, just won't load at all, I have tried in 2 different email programs. If any of you encounter the some prob, here is how you get around it - copy the link and then paste it to the address bar and then then you have access to your link bit of a nuisance the more I use IE7 the more probs I find ggrrrrr.

 

[brerwallabi]

Right, install IE7 Beta at your RISK. At this stage IE7 has many frustrating bugs, simple things that worked well and fine in IE6 just don't work in 7. IE7 is considerably slower then 6, when closing the browser the programe will not respond, its disconnecting my connection randomly some sites are not accessible even though I have firewall set to accept cookies from that site, can't spend any more time on IE7. I have now uninstalled it. Firefox is still superior even when they sort IE7 which will probably be 6 months away....

 

[Julia]

How I wish I'd never clicked on that link. I had no idea installing it would delete my existing Internet Explorer which is what happened. All my Favourites went as well of course.

I've just spent over an hour on the phone with my ISP who say this version is not yet approved for general use. The new one does not have the usual toolbar at the top, so there is no File, Save and all the other facilities.

Westnet have no way of helping me get rid of this new version and restoring the original Internet Explorer.

In the meantime, I've downloaded Firefox Mozilla, but I much preferred I. Explorer with its "Favourites" section which I use all the time.

Presumably if I get a technician out he will be able to cure it.

So download it at your peril.!!!

Julia

 

[123enen]

Julia,
I presume you are running Windows XP
Have a look at the last question in this Q/A below.

http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/


What operating systems does the preview work on?
This release is only for Windows XP Service Pack 2 for x86 processors as detailed on the Beta 2 Direct Page. Other versions of Windows are not supported for this preview. We expect to offer IE7 for x64 and Windows 2003 Server SP1 in a future preview.

The preview has also only been released for English but can be installed on localized versions of Windows.


If I installed IE7 Beta 1, can I just install the Beta 2 Preview on top of it?

No, the Beta 2 Preview will not let you install on top of Beta 1. If you are currently running the first Beta, it must be uninstalled first. Beta 1 can be removed by accessing Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs -> Show Updates and finding it in the list there. Once you uninstall it, you can install the Beta 2 Preview.


How do I uninstall the preview?
To uninstall Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 Preview and return to Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP
Click “Start,” and then click “Control Panel.”
Click “Add or Remove Programs.”
Check “Show Updates” at the top of the dialog box.
Scroll down the list to “Windows XP – Software Updates,” select “Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2Preview,” and then click "Change/Remove."
If "Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 Preview" does not exist, run %windir%\$NtUninstallie7bet2p$\spuninst\spuninst.exe. You need to have "view hidden folders" enabled. %windir% is your Windows installation directory, which is normally 'C:\Windows' on most systems.

 

[Joe Blow]

Apologies to anyone who has experienced any trouble or inconvenience as a result of installing this preview of I.E. 7.

I would have thought Microsoft would have had their act together a little better than this. Especially considering all the time they've had to work on it.

In light of the experience of some other members, it may be an idea to wait until the official release... unless, of course, you are particularly keen to have a look.

 

[Julia]

Julia,
I presume you are running Windows XP
Have a look at the last question in this Q/A below.

http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/


What operating systems does the preview work on?
This release is only for Windows XP Service Pack 2 for x86 processors as detailed on the Beta 2 Direct Page. Other versions of Windows are not supported for this preview. We expect to offer IE7 for x64 and Windows 2003 Server SP1 in a future preview.

The preview has also only been released for English but can be installed on localized versions of Windows.


If I installed IE7 Beta 1, can I just install the Beta 2 Preview on top of it?

No, the Beta 2 Preview will not let you install on top of Beta 1. If you are currently running the first Beta, it must be uninstalled first. Beta 1 can be removed by accessing Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs -> Show Updates and finding it in the list there. Once you uninstall it, you can install the Beta 2 Preview.


How do I uninstall the preview?
To uninstall Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 Preview and return to Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP
Click “Start,” and then click “Control Panel.”
Click “Add or Remove Programs.”
Check “Show Updates” at the top of the dialog box.
Scroll down the list to “Windows XP – Software Updates,” select “Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2Preview,” and then click "Change/Remove."
If "Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 Preview" does not exist, run %windir%\$NtUninstallie7bet2p$\spuninst\spuninst.exe. You need to have "view hidden folders" enabled. %windir% is your Windows installation directory, which is normally 'C:\Windows' on most systems.

123enen

Thank you very much. Have successfully uninstalled the new version, and find the original has been restored in the process.

Really appreciate your help.

Julia

 

[brerwallabi]

If anybody is using IE7 and can't get rid of the auto connect box flashing up constantly here's the fix from Bill

''Go to IE tools, internet options, connections and set to 'never dial".

 

[Julia]

Whilst I said above that 123enen's instructions allowed me to uninstall IE7 and restore the original Internet Explorer, I now find I can't access any website links from an email.

Can anyone help with how to cure this really irritating problem? It means I have to copy down the address by hand, exit Outlook Express, then type in the address on Google.

Would be very grateful for anyone who KNOWS how to fix this.

With thanks.

Julia

 

[Fugazi]

Hi all,

I don't know jack about stocks yet (that's why I'm lurking here) but as an IT professional, all I can say is unless you feel you are very proficient with computers, never ever ever install a Beta of anything on your system. A beta is exactly what it says it is, an unfinished piece of software that is full of bugs. When you install a beta you should expect problems, probably serious ones. Certainly in the case of Microsoft, when they think they've caught all the serious bugs they put out a 'Release Candidate', but that still ain't going to be perfect.

Julia, I'll see if I can find anything to help with your problem, but it's probably going to involve running a repair of windows, not always the best solution. Do you have a recent backup you can restore from. That's always the best/easiest way out of trouble. If you don't have it already, invest in a copy of ghost, it's the ultimate lifesaver.

 

[GreatPig]

Julia,

Sorry to hear about your problems, but I'm afraid I can't help.

However, regarding Firefox:

I much preferred I. Explorer with its "Favourites" section which I use all the time

Firefox has favourites as well, but calls them "Bookmarks". They mostly work exactly the same. They're not stored under your profile "Favorites" folder though, but rather under "Application Data->Mozilla->Firefox->Profiles->some-string.default" in a single file called "Bookmarks.html". When you first install firefox, it should ask about importing your IE favourites (if they're still there of course), or you can do it later manually using "File->Import".

Except for with a few sites that use IE-specific features, I find Firefox very good and rarely use IE any more.

It means I have to copy down the address by hand, exit Outlook Express, then type in the address on Google.

You can't even use Copy and Paste?

In general, as part of your regular backing up, it's a good idea to back up your favourites as well. Either just copy the contents of the Favorites folder to the backup media, or perhaps ZIP them first and just back up the ZIP file. For Firefox, just copy the Bookmarks.html file to the backup.

Likewise for Outlook Express. I always change the storage folder to be somewhere easy to find (like "C:\Outlook") and then periodically ZIP the contents of that folder and back up the ZIP file.

GP

 

[saichuen]

i'm not sure if this problem is isolated to my installation of the beta IE7 on my machine but i thought i might just ask in case...

the ASX's homepage doesnt seems to display well with IE7. the left panel seems to be overlapping. does anyone has this problem as well?

cheers!

 

[brerwallabi]

Whilst I said above that 123enen's instructions allowed me to uninstall IE7 and restore the original Internet Explorer, I now find I can't access any website links from an email.

Can anyone help with how to cure this really irritating problem? It means I have to copy down the address by hand, exit Outlook Express, then type in the address on Google.

Would be very grateful for anyone who KNOWS how to fix this.

With thanks.

Julia

Julia
Try this link http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?
and select from the side menu microsoft.public.internetexplorer click on plus sign and then open microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
it has most answers to the bugs in the beta IE7 I had the same problem I can't remeber how I fixed it though but I am sure its there.
You could also use the contact form in this site they take about 24 hours to answer you.
http://support.microsoft.com/contactusie?sd=win

 

[Julia]

Julia
Try this link http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?
and select from the side menu microsoft.public.internetexplorer click on plus sign and then open microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
it has most answers to the bugs in the beta IE7 I had the same problem I can't remeber how I fixed it though but I am sure its there.
You could also use the contact form in this site they take about 24 hours to answer you.
http://support.microsoft.com/contactusie?sd=win

Hello brerwallabi

Thank you for the suggestion. I've just run out of steam for trying anything else at present. After following directions over the phone from two IT people,one of which was the same as 123enen kindly sent me by PM, neither of which worked, I called out a technician who spent two hours here and failed to make any improvement. I have another technician coming out on Thursday whom I have used before and found very good. If she can't find a cure, then it seems it will be a case of removing everything off the hard drive and starting again from scratch. All very time consuming, very frustrating, and very expensive.

I'm glad you managed to cure your problem anyway.

With thanks

Julia

 

[Julia]

Julia,

Sorry to hear about your problems, but I'm afraid I can't help.

However, regarding Firefox:


Firefox has favourites as well, but calls them "Bookmarks". They mostly work exactly the same. They're not stored under your profile "Favorites" folder though, but rather under "Application Data->Mozilla->Firefox->Profiles->some-string.default" in a single file called "Bookmarks.html". When you first install firefox, it should ask about importing your IE favourites (if they're still there of course), or you can do it later manually using "File->Import".

Except for with a few sites that use IE-specific features, I find Firefox very good and rarely use IE any more.


You can't even use Copy and Paste?

In general, as part of your regular backing up, it's a good idea to back up your favourites as well. Either just copy the contents of the Favorites folder to the backup media, or perhaps ZIP them first and just back up the ZIP file. For Firefox, just copy the Bookmarks.html file to the backup.

Likewise for Outlook Express. I always change the storage folder to be somewhere easy to find (like "C:\Outlook") and then periodically ZIP the contents of that folder and back up the ZIP file.

GP

Hi GP

Thank you for your suggestions. I've installed Firefox but that won't work any better than Internet Explorer in allowing the connection to links in Outlook Express.

I do appreciate your attempt to help. Hopefully it will all be back to normal in a couple of days.

Julia

 

[123enen]

Julia, I found this info.

Reregister Outlook Express
Damaged or missing entries in the Windows registry can prevent Outlook Express from being recognized as the default e-mail client. That it turn can cause odd behavior when replying to a newsgroup message or clicking an e-mail link on a Web page. A simple procedure causes Outlook Express to rewrite its main registry keys and so corrects such issues.

1.
Click Start, and then click Run.

2.
In the Open box, type msimn /reg, and then click OK.
(Note that you will not see anything happen.)

3.
In Internet Explorer click Options on the Tools menu.

4.
Click the Programs tab and select Outlook Express as the default e-mail client and as the default news client. You can change those later if you wish.

 

[123enen]

JUlia,
It could also be that installing Firefox caused it to become the default browser. If so read below.


SYMPTOMS
When you double-click an Internet shortcut in a Microsoft Outlook Express e-mail message, your Web browser may not start or may not connect to the Web page.

CAUSE
This issue may occur if the following conditions is true:
• Microsoft Internet Explorer is not currently your default Internet browser, and the browser that was the default browser is no longer installed.


RESOLUTION


Set Internet Explorer as the default browser
To set Internet Explorer to be the default Internet Browser, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Internet or Internet Options icon, and then click Programs.
3. Make sure that the Internet Explorer should check to see if it is the default check box is selected, click Apply, and then click OK.
4. Open Internet Explorer, and then click Yes when you receive the following prompt:
Internet Explorer is not currently your default browser. Do you wish to make it the default?
Links in e-mail messages should then open Internet Explorer.

 

[Julia]

JUlia,
It could also be that installing Firefox caused it to become the default browser. If so read below.


SYMPTOMS
When you double-click an Internet shortcut in a Microsoft Outlook Express e-mail message, your Web browser may not start or may not connect to the Web page.

CAUSE
This issue may occur if the following conditions is true:
• Microsoft Internet Explorer is not currently your default Internet browser, and the browser that was the default browser is no longer installed.


RESOLUTION


Set Internet Explorer as the default browser
To set Internet Explorer to be the default Internet Browser, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Internet or Internet Options icon, and then click Programs.
3. Make sure that the Internet Explorer should check to see if it is the default check box is selected, click Apply, and then click OK.
4. Open Internet Explorer, and then click Yes when you receive the following prompt:
Internet Explorer is not currently your default browser. Do you wish to make it the default?
Links in e-mail messages should then open Internet Explorer.

123enen

Oh, Joy. This has worked!!! Thank you so much. Can't tell you how much better I feel and how much I appreciate your help.

Julia