Internet Explorer 7 Update
Article Published By Marc Liron -
Microsoft MVP
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Microsoft has announced that
it is taking steps to help make consumers safer online by making the
Internet Explorer 7 web browser more accessible to all
Windows XP SP2, x64 Server and Windows Server 2003 users. (but NOT
Windows Vista).
Beginning October 4th, 2007, Microsoft are making
available a new Internet Explorer 7 build, the IE7 Installation and
Availability update (IAU) for Windows XPSP2, x64 Server and Windows
Server 2003. |
With this update, IE7 now installs without WGA
validation, offering a streamlined First Run Experience and includes
some minor enhancements to the browser and tour based on user
feedback from folks like you.
The updated IE7 will be available on the Windows Download Center (DLC)
and the IE7 website in 8 initial languages. Additional languages
will be added as they become available.
In The Download Center - From The 4th October
2007:
English, German, Japanese, French, Spanish, Korean, Simplified
Chinese, Traditional Chinese
In The Download Center - From Late October/Early
November 2007:
Finnish, Arabic, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese (Brazil)/Portuguese
(Portugal), Russian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Polish, Turkish,
Czech, Hungarian, Greek, Hebrew
In The Download Center - From The 4th October
2007:
IEAK7 w/ MSI installer (language availability timeline is the same
as above)
Automatic Update Rollout:
There will also be an AUTOMATIC rollout of this new Internet
Explorer 7 update build by WU/AU/WSUS. This will be by an ongoing
rollout will vary by country.
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So Why Use Internet Explorer 7
Microsoft does take its commitment seriously in helping protect the
entire Windows ecosystem. Security enhancements to Internet Explorer
7 include a built-in Phishing Filter that prevents an average of
900,000 visits per week to known phishing Web sites.
Additionally, Internet Explorer 7 is the first
and only browser to natively support Extended
Validation SSL Certificates to help prevent online fraud.
Internet Explorer 7 makes it safer and easier to accomplish everyday
tasks online. It has a streamlined look and enhanced capabilities
that make everyday tasks — such as tabbed browsing that makes
browsing multiple sites easier— simple and fast.
The primary modification consumers will notice is the Menu bar is
turned on by default. For first time users of Internet Explorer 7,
the first-run experience includes a new and easily accessible
Internet Explorer 7 overview.
The on-line Internet Explorer 7 tour has been
updated to include how-to’s on great new features like tabbed
browsing something that was missing before.
Also, for IT Pros, Microsoft has updated the Internet
Explorer 7 Administration Kit (IEAK7) to include the ability to
create an MSI package for enterprises that simplifies deployment for
customers who prefer to distribute via Group Policy or those who are
not using a corporate update management solution such as Systems
Management Server (SMS) 2003 or Software Update Services (SUS).
IT Administrators need only define a Group Policy
setting to deploy a branded IE7 package to relevant units within
their organization.
Installation and Availability Modifications to
Internet Explorer 7 include:
# Expanded availability to Windows PC users - removed WGA
validation requirement
# The Menu bar will be turned on by
default
# For first time users, the first-run
experience includes a new, easily accessible overview
# For all users, the online Internet
Explorer 7 tour has been updated to include how-to’s on great new
features like tabbed browsing.
# Microsoft has also included a new
MSI installer for enterprises that simplifies deployment for
customers. IT Administrators can tailor to their organization’s
needs by using the Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) and
deploy the package to relevant units within their organization using
e.g. Group Policies or Systems Management Server (SMS).
How Will Customers Access This New Internet
Explorer 7 Update:
# Similar to the previous IE7 builds, IE7 will be available
via multiple channels:
# MS Download Center
# Automatic Update (AU)
# IE7 AU notification will be sent
to current AU IE6 users who have not yet received an IE7 AU
notification or have not previously declined IE7
# 3rd party partner sites
distributing IE using the updated Internet Explorer 7 Administration
Kit (IEAK7)
What Action Do I need To Take?
Home users can either wait for the Automatic
Update (AU) to occur on their PC's OR they can go and grab the
latest Internet Explorer 7 build from
here.
Enterprise customers and developers the readiness tools and ensure
the
Internet Explorer 7 Blocker Toolkit is installed, if applicable,
and upgrade when appropriate. (previously installed blocker remains
in effect)
Access the readiness resources available at
TechNet IE Center
Consumer Support:
Free Consumer Installation phone support: IE support info @
1-866-234-6020
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ie/iefaq.mspx
Peer to Peer newsgroup support at Microsoft
discussion groups
Internet Explorer 7 Resources:
TechNet IE Center:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/ie
MSDN:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie
Internet Explorer Security Features Overview:
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/products/computer/ie7.mspx
Security Status Bar Overview and Colors:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ie/ev/security.mspx
Extended Validation SSL Certificates Overview:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ev
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