Internet Explorer 8 released, progress unmistakable

The final build of Internet Explorer 8 has been released in 25 languages. You can also grab the download directly from these links: Windows XP 32-bit (16.1 MB), Windows XP 64-bit (32.3 MB), Windows Server 2003 32-bit (16.0 MB), Windows Server 2003 64-bit (32.3 MB), Windows Vista 32-bit (13.2 MB), Windows Vista 64-bit (24.3 MB), Windows Server 2008 32-bit (13.2 MB), and Windows Server 2008 64-bit (24.3 MB).

The public Windows 7 beta is not being updated, and although Microsoft released an update for IE8 for Windows 7 in February, the next update is not likely to arrive until the Windows 7 Release Candidate next month. For everyone else, in the coming weeks Microsoft will put IE8 out as an optional download on Windows Update and then later roll it out to users via Automatic Updates. A quick note to all the IT administrators out there reading this post: the IE8 blocker toolkit is already available, so make sure you get acquainted with it if you're planning on avoiding IE8 when it's released via Microsoft's update channels.

Full Story: http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/03/mix09-internet-explorer-8-released-progress-unmistakable.ars

 

[Joan Archer]

Get "IE7Pro" Add-on, it has spell checker. HTH.

Does it work OK on IE8 Brummy, I have it installed on IE7 but haven't upgraded yet and would hate to lose that spell check feature.

 

[brummyfan]

Yes Joan, it works well with IE8.

 

[WartHog]

Just DL'd ie7pro. Liking it so far. Spell check again - YIPPEE!!

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Just DL'd ie7pro. Liking it so far. Spell check again - YIPPEE!!

I told you about IE7Pro last year and you just ignored/deleted the link I sent you.













LaterTed

 

[WartHog]

No way!!!

 

[Rickxx8]

Error code 1606. HP Update ever since I installed IE 8 I have this problem. can't find network. Now it won't update my hp programs. I even tried to uninstall it and I still have the problem.

 

[Jakeman97]

Hi Rick,
I think you will have to rollback to IE7 to solve this issue.See if this URL helps. [clicky] http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957700
Jakeman97

 

[weewood]

Unable to open www.archive3d.net! IE8 crashes everytime, went back to IE7, and it works just fine. What is wrong with IE8? I was getting to the point that I liked it. Now I'm not so sure!

 

[brummyfan]

Unable to open www.archive3d.net! IE8 crashes everytime, went back to IE7, and it works just fine. What is wrong with IE8? I was getting to the point that I liked it. Now I'm not so sure!

I had to install/uninstall/install 3 or 4 times and eventually it is working perfectly. As I am using IE7Pro, I thought it was the culprit so I removed IE7Pro and installed IE8 then IE7Pro.

 

[weewood]

Okay, but you are running 32 bit, and I'm running 64 bit. That can make a big difference

 

[brummyfan]

Sorry,I missed that.

 

[Jakeman97]

I'm not sure if this will help any of you but as I recall reading somewhere that you should only download the final release of IE8 from the Microsoft Site as it has the latest fixes and updates, and not from any of the numerous "Free Download IE8" sites I see all over the net. I got mine direct from the 'Mothership' and had no problems whatever (except one of my banking sites was not able to handle the new browser), and I do think it has an Uninstall feature which the "Free Download IE8" sites do not.
Jakeman97

 

[weewood]

Well, I thought I got my IE8 directly from the Microsoft website, but I'll give it another try and see if that works. Thanks

 

[weewood]

I downloaded and installed IE8 (Vista x64 version) again from the Microsoft website, and it still crashes every time I attempt to access www.archive3d.net, now back on IE7.

 

[Jakeman97]

I downloaded and installed IE8 (Vista x64 version) again from the Microsoft website, and it still crashes every time I attempt to access www.archive3d.net, now back on IE7.

Hi weewood,
This is not IE8s fault. It is the fault of www.archive3d.net as they have not updated their page to accept/recognize the new IE8 browser as a legal browser. Had the same problem with one of my banks, and I emailed the Webmaster of the site and within 24 hours the site approved/recognized IE8. I'm sure if you email the Webmaster and tell him/her the situation regarding 'archive3D' it will be rectified in a hurry as they do not want to lose customers.
Best of luck,
Jakeman97

 

[SnarkyTwit]

IE8 is now on Windows Update as an 'Important' update.