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Can't install IE8 on Vista x64 SP2
  1. 24 Jul 2009 #1


    zavi

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    Can't install IE8 on Vista x64 SP2

    I downloaded Vista x64 SP2 (Build 6002) from MSDN.

    I downloaded IE8 from MSDN, and the main Microsoft IE site, after specifying my OS.

    Then ERROR: A message from the IE8 installer that it is not meant for my OS.

    Attached are screencaps of the IE8 installer file properties, my Windows System information and the error message I get when running the IE8 installer.

    Has anyone solved this?


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  2. 24 Jul 2009 #2
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    Re: Can't install IE8 on Vista x64 SP2

    Is your OS language ENU? (english (united states))
    That might be the reason why it says it's incompatible.
    Try downloading a multi-language installer for IE8 instead.

    Ofcourse the natural solution would be to use firefox instead

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  3. 27 Jul 2009 #3


    edilee012

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    Re: Can't install IE8 on Vista x64 SP2

    IE8 is faster than Firefox and I have both installed so I can verify this by actually comparing both. I have never understood why everyone says FF is faster because IE7 was still faster than FF back when I initially tried it.

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