Windows 7...does not support IE8?!

[Mosaic]

And guess which OS my laptop is.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfRhA6gjZ94&feature=related

[dr b]

I am running IE8 with Windows 7 with no difficulties. Why do you say they're not compatible?

[SlackAlice]

^^
Same as dr b
?

[Mosaic]

I just tried downloading and got the 'will not run' message. Do you have a link that might restore the shreds of my sanity?

[ChuckFickens]

Eh....


Windows7 has been out for quite some time now, IE9 has only just been released. What browser do you think came with windows7 before IE9 was released?

[ChuckFickens]

Just uninstall IE9

[Mosaic]

Thanks Chuck.......the thing is I don't really care what came out when or whatever I just want it to work without irritating thre poop outa me.
I will as you kindly recommend uninstall IE 9 in the belief that this will enable IE8 to magically appear. I got this lappie a few days ago and it had IE 9 plus lovely stuff like Macafee, office 2007 trial and god knows what. I have the same problems with new shoes, have to get them right before I like them.

[Mosaic]

Well guys - that didn't work. No IE at all once it's turned off. Can't download IE8 either. Any actual links from which I can defintely download IE8 to a windows 7 OS?

[Mosaic]

Clearly not. Cheers fellers, but on this ocasion, so much you know....

[ChuckFickens]

Sorry, I didn't realise it was a new computer, I assumed IE9 had been installed via windows update.

The links to the download of the full versions of IE8 are here... (they all link to Microsoft's own site)

http://www.webisee.co...standalone-installer/

Try the vista or the server2008 versions.

[Frank97]

I installed IE9 a few weeks ago, didn't like it so tried to go back to IE8 but found I was unable to, so I was stuck with IE9. After a bit of pulling my hair out it now seems just the same, a bit like getting a new car with the indicators on the other side and the switches in different places thats all.

[ChuckFickens]

Are you sure you can't remove it though...

http://windows.micros...l-internet-explorer-9

[Frank97]

I had a couple of goes( I'm no expert) but didn't seem able to, when I went back to the Windows website I couldn't find the option to reinstall IE8. Still doesn't matter now I'm quite happy with IE9 now I've got used to it.