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This Version:	Not rated (0.0)
Current Version:	8 Beta 1
Release Date:	2008-03-06
License:	Beta
Downloads (this version):	5,753
Downloads (all versions):	79,936

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Product Description:

Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 is a developer preview for web designers and developers to help prepare their websites for the launch of Internet Explorer 8. Some of the new features designed for developers include a developer toolbar and improved interoperability and compatibility.

Internet Explorer 8 is designed to work in standard mode out of this box. However, Microsoft provides a way for users to browse the web in a way similar to Internet Explorer 7 by using the emulate Internet Explorer 7 button on the chrome.

Internet Explorer 8 will take the web experience beyond the page. Internet Explorer 8 introduces a new way to seamlessly experience the best of the web whether you are a web developer writing to standards or a user discovering a new online service. Be one of the first developers to take advantage of improvements in Internet Explorer 8 for your websites and applications.

What's new in this version:

Enhanced protection from deceptive websites: As part of an ongoing commitment to privacy and security, Microsoft is making enhancements to the phishing filter in Internet Explorer 8 to provide additional protection against evolving threats to the consumer. With the Safety Filter, Internet Explorer 8 will now protect against a broader set of online threats by analyzing the full URL string. The Safety Filter provides a more granular detection, and these prevention capabilities enable Microsoft to protect against more targeted and sophisticated attacks.
What Is Domain Highlighting? Domain Highlighting is a technology that highlights the top level domain in the address bar, allowing users to quickly confirm that the website they are visiting is the site they intended to visit. The domain name is in bold and black font, standing out from other characters in the URL which are gray.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Windows Vista
Windows XP SP 2
Windows XP
Windows 2003

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Update version error - Version: 7.0.6000.16512, 2/25/2008 10:51AM PST

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nonexplosive

This is terrible. Said my version of IE7 was one number and when i checked it was a later version than the recommended update it suggested. this update was not even for my OS which is Vista. very unhappy about this. CNET appearded to have recommended a dud!!!

microsoft internet explorer - Version: 7.0.6000.16512, 2/18/2008 12:00AM PST

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blossombeatty

out of date

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This is one of the many examples... - Version: 7.0.6000.16512, 2/16/2008 12:00AM PST

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jp5472

...of software being misreported, or hardware that drivers are misreported...I think I have been duped here as well. CNET downloads was a place where you could get reputable software that allowed you to test the full version for thirty days, figure out if it was worth it and then pay the price to keep it. I would never have bought this seeing how poorly it does after just two weeks.