Internet Explorer not included with Windows 7....

steinooo · 20 Jun 2009 at 15:42

Hi all,

IE 8 is not to be included with European versions of Windows 7, but my Mrs just raised an interesting question.

If you don't have a browser to start with, how are you meant to download a browser! (assuming you only have access to one computer obv)

TheVoice · 20 Jun 2009 at 15:45

Have the installer on a flash drive, or use a CD. MS have said they'll try and make IE8 CDs available at PC retailers, and pre-built machines will have a browser of their choice already installed. MS also mentioned having an FTP link available, not sure how that'll work.

Six6siX · 20 Jun 2009 at 15:46

Available as optional windows update I'd imagine?

steinooo · 20 Jun 2009 at 15:47

Six6siX said:
Available as optional windows update I'd imagine?

Isn't Windows Update a website though?

Bony Maloney · 20 Jun 2009 at 15:47

Have a copy of it (Firefox, Opera etc) on a pen drive or back up DVD/CD

steinooo · 20 Jun 2009 at 15:48

Bony Maloney said:
Have a copy of it (Firefox, Opera etc) on a pen drive or back up DVD/CD

fair enough for most of us but my Mrs was thinking of the people who don't have access to make a copy of the installer from another PC! :O

Jokester · 20 Jun 2009 at 15:50

Six6siX said:
Available as optional windows update I'd imagine?

This would be the ultimate solution.

Coxyis · 20 Jun 2009 at 16:14

stokefan said:
Isn't Windows Update a website though?

This is an option I am led to believe... It is also pre-installed however now, so should be able to download it no problem if it is available as an update.

MR.B · 20 Jun 2009 at 17:47

It will most likely be on MS update and you dont need a browser for that on Vista/Win7.

The reason it's not included in the EU is because of antitrust issues. It's disgusting how Apple always gets aways with way worser stuff, and MS cannot even include IE8 in there own OS without getting fined by the EU.

steinooo · 20 Jun 2009 at 18:18

what sort of stuff do you mean from Apple?

Dark_Angel · 20 Jun 2009 at 18:36

stokefan said:
Hi all,

IE 8 is not to be included with European versions of Windows 7, but my Mrs just raised an interesting question.

If you don't have a browser to start with, how are you meant to download a browser! (assuming you only have access to one computer obv)

That actually sucks quite a bit if I am honest. I am guessing on pre-made systems the makers will need to supply CD's or something.

For people like you and I who make our own... hi there USB stick

asim18 · 20 Jun 2009 at 18:42

It's pointless IMO and just makes things harder for noobs.

Dark_Angel · 20 Jun 2009 at 18:47

Companies tech support for premade PC's will be ready to hang themselves after dealing with "where is my internets" all day.

Jokester · 20 Jun 2009 at 18:48

Dark_Angel said:
Companies tech support for premade PC's will be ready to hang themselves after dealing with "where is my internets" all day.

I don't think there's anything stopping pre-made PCs coming with IE installed by the assembler.

Dark_Angel · 20 Jun 2009 at 18:52

Jokester said:
I don't think there's anything stopping pre-made PCs coming with IE installed by the assembler.

Ah true didn't think of that they will probably pre load it

Saul · 20 Jun 2009 at 21:39

Erm... wget?

But on a more serious note, I'm expecting a box to pop-up asking me to select an internet browser to install upon setup:
IE 8
Firefox
Opera
Chrome

These would be check boxes (allowing more than one to be installed). This would occur in an ideal world, anyway.

mrk · 20 Jun 2009 at 22:10

Windows Update has not been a website since Vista

WINKEY+PAUSE = Windows Update link

hohum · 20 Jun 2009 at 22:13

stokefan said:
Isn't Windows Update a website though?

Not since Vista.

Saul said:
But on a more serious note, I'm expecting a box to pop-up asking me to select an internet browser to install upon setup:
IE 8
Firefox
Opera
Chrome

These would be check boxes (allowing more than one to be installed). This would occur in an ideal world, anyway.

It would be good, but then you'd have other sources complaining that [lesser known browser variant] isn't included in the list, thus 'stifling competition'.

eXor · 20 Jun 2009 at 22:53

Saul said:
Erm... wget?

sc0tt10 · 20 Jun 2009 at 23:47

Saul said:
Erm... wget?

But on a more serious note, I'm expecting a box to pop-up asking me to select an internet browser to install upon setup:
IE 8
Firefox
Opera
Chrome

These would be check boxes (allowing more than one to be installed). This would occur in an ideal world, anyway.

and in an ideal world, every time you checked the IE 8 box, it would uncheck and come up with a box saying "Don't even bloody think about it, now check a different box and go wash your hands, you disgust me"