Have You Seen Internet Explorer 7?
The new operating system, Vista, isn't the only change happening in the Microsoft Windows world. Whether you are still using Windows XP, or you are upgrading to Vista, you can still take advantage of the improvements in Internet Explorer 7.
Released in November 2006, IE 7 is Microsoft's effort to provide a more streamlined interface, and to address the new security threats that users have seen in recent years.
To be fair, some reviewers feel that all Microsoft has done is to pull even with the features available in other browsers applications such as Firefox or Opera.Yet, because Internet Explorer is so tightly bound within Windows XP, such as reading HTML documents in Microsoft Word, you are still advised to upgrade to IE 7 to take advantage of the additional security features.
So whether you're just considering upgrading, or your update options have automatically installed this new version, you should take a look at these new enhancements:
Streamlined Interface
A redesigned, streamlined interface maximizes the area of the screen that displays a webpage, so you see more of what you need, and less of what you don't.Advanced Printing
Internet Explorer 7 automatically scales a webpage for printing, so the entire webpage fits on your printed page. Print options also include adjustable margins, customizable page layouts, removable headers and footers, and an option to print only selected text.Instant Search Box
Web searches using your favorite search provider can now be entered into a search box within the toolbar, eliminating the clutter of separate toolbars. You can easily choose a provider from the dropdown list or add more providers.Favorites Center
Get quick and easy access to your Favorites, Tab Groups, Browsing History, and RSS Feed subscriptions. Your Favorites Center expands when needed, and can be anchored in place for even easier access.RSS Feeds
Internet Explorer 7 automatically detects RSS feeds on sites and illuminates an icon on the toolbar. A single click on the icon allows you to preview and subscribe to the RSS feed if you want—so you're automatically notified as content is updated. Read RSS feeds directly in the browser, scan for important stories, and filter your view with search terms or site-specific categories.Tabbed Browsing
View multiple sites in a single browser window. Easily switch from one site to another through tabs at the top of the browser frame.Quick Tabs
Easily select and navigate through open tabs by displaying thumbnails of them all in a single window.Tab Groups
Tabs can be grouped and saved into logical categories, so you can open multiple tabs with a single click. A Tab Group can easily be set as the Home Page Group so the entire Tab Group opens every time Internet Explorer is launched.Page Zoom
Enlarge individual webpages, including both text and graphics, to either focus on specific content or to make content more accessible to those with vision limitations.ActiveX Opt-in
Disable nearly all pre-installed ActiveX controls to prevent potentially vulnerable controls from being exposed to attack. You can easily enable or disable ActiveX controls as needed through the Information Bar and the Add-on Manager.Security Status bar
Color-coded notifications appear next to the address bar to make you aware of website security and privacy settings. The Address Bar changes to green for websites bearing new High Assurance certificates, indicating the site owner has completed extensive identity verification checks. Phishing Filter notifications, certificate names, and the gold padlock icon also appear next to the address bar for better visibility. You can easily display certificate and privacy detail information with a single click on the Security Status bar.Phishing Filter
This filter warns you about and helps to protect you against potential or known fraudulent websites, and blocks the sites if appropriate. This opt-in filter is updated several times per hour using the latest security information from Microsoft and several industry partners.Address bar protection
Every window, whether it's a pop-up or standard window, will show you an address bar, helping to block malicious sites from emulating trusted sites.Fix My Settings
To help protect you from browsing with unsafe settings, Internet Explorer 7 warns you with an Information Bar when current security settings may put you at risk. Within the Internet Control Panel, you will see certain critical items highlighted in red when they are unsafely configured. The Information Bar will continue to remind you as long as the settings remain unsafe. You can instantly reset Internet security settings to the "Medium-High" default level by clicking the "Fix My Settings" option in the Information Bar.Add-ons disabled mode
If you have difficulties launching Internet Explorer or reaching specific websites, you can start Internet Explorer in "No Add-ons" mode, where only critical system add-ons are enabled.
The upgrade to Internet Explorer 7 is free, but you must be using at least Windows XP SP2. In addition to the benefits above, Vista users will also see additional security benefits.
Before performing any upgrade, you should check with your technical support group. For more information, we have included some additional resource links below, or feel free to contact Laura Bennett at info@psebusiness.com or 856-262-8502 for more information.IE 7 Resources
Take a quick tour of the major enhancements in Internet Explorer 7:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ie7/tour/fre/interface/.Use this link to go to a Quick Reference Guide for shortcuts in Internet Explorer 7:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ie/quickref.mspx.Download Internet Explorer 7:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/default.mspx.
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