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IE 7 Beta 2: Installation

Posted in Computers & Technology, Spread IE, Browsers by Elliott Back on January 31st, 2006.

Internet Explorer 7 beta 2 has been released for public consumption; you can download it yourself from Microsoft. Installation of the ~11MB installer is relatively easy, with three points of interest:

  • Windows Genuine Advantage Validation: You are required to validate your copy of windows to install IE7b2 on your computer, which is annoying at best, and a showstopper at worst.
  • Microsoft Malware Tool: Microsoft runs their malware removal toolkit before installation to assure that your components are fresh and easy to use. Now you can’t blame IE7b2 because of lingering exploited flaws in an earlier release.
  • A new look for the installer, pictured below.

Here is a screenshot of the new themed installer in progress:

Installing IE 7

Of course, at the end of installation, you are “required” to restart your computer.

10 Responses to 'IE 7 Beta 2: Installation'

  1. Sanketh said:

    on February 1st, 2006 at 10:44 am

    Excellent review.

    Sanketh,
    http://teletunes.blogspot.com

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  3. Alex said:

    on February 7th, 2006 at 4:50 pm

    Wait. Am I just misunderstanding you, or did you say that you first have to install the INSTALLER???

  4. Someone said:

    on April 27th, 2006 at 10:03 pm

    Hi….

    How can i get it to install without the validater thing??

    I need a Crack or Patch but cant find one and dont know how to use even when i find one…..NEWB

  5. Anthony said:

    on May 30th, 2006 at 4:53 am

    hey guys for all u invalid windows xp users go here for a perfect explanation on how to work around windows genuine Advantage :D

    techtics.iblogzz.com/2006/05/15/internet-explorer-7-beta-2-genuine-crack/

    simple **** so dont post back just thank me ;)

  6. kGo said:

    on June 11th, 2006 at 1:36 pm

    ******* rights budddy i love u

  7. homer said:

    on June 20th, 2006 at 11:31 pm

    the search bar crashes when I type in it, any ideas

  8. Steve said:

    on August 25th, 2006 at 2:01 am

    Yeah Homer, I got an idea for ya… Go **** yourself!

  9. kikeman said:

    on September 5th, 2006 at 2:04 am

    thank´s anthony

  10. Rogan said:

    on October 9th, 2006 at 6:20 am

    Good post Anthony!!!!!! Thanks dude!

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