FireFox2 with IE Tab

abearinabox@cav · 12-14-2006, 11:38 AM

Looking in Download.Com I noticed a software program to install as an add-on to FireFox2. The software was IE Tab. I was wondering whether this software would allow online banking with bill pay from Bank of America. Right now I haven't downloaded FireFox 2 as yet;but with this IE TabI could possibly do away with IE7 and go to FireFox2. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Bob

martt · 12-14-2006, 01:00 PM

IE tab is a popular Firefox extension but if you want to install Firefox extensions, it's best to get them from the Mozilla Add-ons site.

IE Tab opens Internet Explorer inside of the Firefox Browser Window. You can't actually do away with IE even if the extension is installed. Using IE Tab within Firefox would mean that you don't need to open IE separately if you don't want to though. I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be OK for banking. Give it a try. In practice, using IE on its own is still convenient sometimes. For checking Windows Update for instance.

I use IE Tab but notice that it is on Firefox's list of problematic extensions as causing a memory leak. I've often thought that IE View is better. It's just as easy to use in my opinion.

**Kalim** · 12-14-2006, 04:15 PM

There are a few problems with IE Tab. Use the IE View Lite for better stability.

**TheMatt** · 12-14-2006, 09:35 PM

I've had no problems with the regular IE tabs extension and have been using that instead of IE in Windows for a while. I think you will should stick with that unless you encounter troubles.

**src2206** · 12-15-2006, 06:33 AM

Mozilla recommends IE View Lite 1.25 as IE tab has compatibility/stability associated with it. I found in Mozilla official forum.

12-14-2006, 11:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
abearinabox@cav Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: baltimore,md Posts: 41 OS: winXP SP2	FireFox2 with IE Tab Looking in Download.Com I noticed a software program to install as an add-on to FireFox2. The software was IE Tab. I was wondering whether this software would allow online banking with bill pay from Bank of America. Right now I haven't downloaded FireFox 2 as yet;but with this IE TabI could possibly do away with IE7 and go to FireFox2. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Bob

12-14-2006, 01:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
martt Alternative Computing Team Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South of England Posts: 310 OS: XP Pro	IE tab is a popular Firefox extension but if you want to install Firefox extensions, it's best to get them from the Mozilla Add-ons site. IE Tab opens Internet Explorer inside of the Firefox Browser Window. You can't actually do away with IE even if the extension is installed. Using IE Tab within Firefox would mean that you don't need to open IE separately if you don't want to though. I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be OK for banking. Give it a try. In practice, using IE on its own is still convenient sometimes. For checking Windows Update for instance. I use IE Tab but notice that it is on Firefox's list of problematic extensions as causing a memory leak. I've often thought that IE View is better. It's just as easy to use in my opinion. __________________ http://homepage.ntlworld.com/boots44/ftg/ff_banner.png 1960's wild teenager - 2000's Grandad

12-14-2006, 09:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	I've had no problems with the regular IE tabs extension and have been using that instead of IE in Windows for a while. I think you will should stick with that unless you encounter troubles. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

12-15-2006, 06:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
src2206 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 2,068 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System	Mozilla recommends IE View Lite 1.25 as IE tab has compatibility/stability associated with it. I found in Mozilla official forum. __________________ Registered Linux user #426065

12-14-2006, 04:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,642 OS: Many	There are a few problems with IE Tab. Use the IE View Lite for better stability.