best IE

harley88 · 10-19-2009, 04:01 PM

hello folks

does someone have the time to tell this old man which IE is the best 6 or 8.

thanks much
harley

Geekgirl · 10-23-2009, 02:57 PM

For security reasons I would say IE8. It has been out long enough and is now stable to use IMO. Not updating your OS can leave you vulnerable to attack.

~~Engineer Babar~~ · 10-26-2009, 11:57 AM

Yeah but that phishing feature in IE 8 really sucks.. it makes the browsing speed very low..
What about that??

jackyjee · 10-26-2009, 12:55 PM

Ie 7 is a good explorer but internet explorer's performance is quite weak as compaed to Firefox.

Geekgirl · 10-26-2009, 12:57 PM

The SmartScreen Filter, which was known as the the Phishing Filter in Internet Explorer 7, warns users that they are about to visit a known phishing site. Works similar to the McAfee Site Adviser tool. The Smartscreen Filter offers Improved user interface, Faster performance than the Explorer 7 the Phishing Filter, New heuristics and enhanced telemetry, Anti-malware support for blocking unsafe downloads and Improved group policy support. You can always disable this feature if you feel the need to but I would feel safe being warned that I might be stepping into a bad situation if I proceeded any further.

This link will show you the End User Features in IE8, you should look them over Engineer Babar
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/int...es.aspx#filter

Also, you might want to Learn how to Master the Useful New Features in Internet Explorer 8. As the default browser in Windows 7 and a recommended update in other versions of Windows, you can expect to start seeing it more and more. Master the eight features, and you'll find yourself ahead of the pack in this new browsing world.

~~Engineer Babar~~ · 10-30-2009, 10:37 AM

Thanks geek girl for the links.. very useful and informative.. But the question is not answered yet..
The phishing is although useful but what about that it lowers the speed little bit??

Geekgirl · 10-30-2009, 01:10 PM

I don't know what you want me to say? A feature like the Smartscreen Filter, which constantly analyzes a website will however slow down the web browsing.
Microsoft has redesigned the Phishing Filter which was previously in IE7 to make it less intrusive. Unfortunately, the SmartScreen Filter is still intrusive and still slows down web browsing.
There are also other features which will slow it down, like RSS readers, Java Plug-in 2 SSV Helper is also an unnecessary add-on. Let me give you another great link to optimize your browser(s)
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/how...era?page=0%2C1

In conclusion, the main question that was being answered in this thread was "which IE is the best 6 or 8." And I think I have answered it correctly, as you know some sites like YouTube are stopping support for IE6 therefore a newer version is going to be required. So again my answer is IE8 is your best choice.

~~Engineer Babar~~ · 10-31-2009, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geekgirl

I don't know what you want me to say?

In conclusion, the main question that was being answered in this thread was "which IE is the best 6 or 8." And I think I have answered it correctly,

hehehehe.. Ok ok.. don't get angry

.. I got my answer..

Geekgirl · 10-31-2009, 09:34 AM

Not mad at all EB, just dont want to be running in circles

I am happy to provide information to anyone's questions

10-19-2009, 04:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
harley88 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 27 OS: win xp home My System	best IE hello folks does someone have the time to tell this old man which IE is the best 6 or 8. thanks much harley

10-23-2009, 02:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,171 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Re: best IE For security reasons I would say IE8. It has been out long enough and is now stable to use IMO. Not updating your OS can leave you vulnerable to attack. __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

10-26-2009, 11:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
~~Engineer Babar~~ Troubled Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 720 OS: xp home 2006 sp2	Re: best IE Yeah but that phishing feature in IE 8 really sucks.. it makes the browsing speed very low.. What about that??

10-26-2009, 12:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
jackyjee Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9 OS: Windows XP	Re: best IE Ie 7 is a good explorer but internet explorer's performance is quite weak as compaed to Firefox.

10-26-2009, 12:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,171 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Re: best IE The SmartScreen Filter, which was known as the the Phishing Filter in Internet Explorer 7, warns users that they are about to visit a known phishing site. Works similar to the McAfee Site Adviser tool. The Smartscreen Filter offers Improved user interface, Faster performance than the Explorer 7 the Phishing Filter, New heuristics and enhanced telemetry, Anti-malware support for blocking unsafe downloads and Improved group policy support. You can always disable this feature if you feel the need to but I would feel safe being warned that I might be stepping into a bad situation if I proceeded any further. This link will show you the End User Features in IE8, you should look them over Engineer Babar http://www.microsoft.com/windows/int...es.aspx#filter Also, you might want to Learn how to Master the Useful New Features in Internet Explorer 8. As the default browser in Windows 7 and a recommended update in other versions of Windows, you can expect to start seeing it more and more. Master the eight features, and you'll find yourself ahead of the pack in this new browsing world. __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

10-30-2009, 10:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
~~Engineer Babar~~ Troubled Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 720 OS: xp home 2006 sp2	Re: best IE Thanks geek girl for the links.. very useful and informative.. But the question is not answered yet.. The phishing is although useful but what about that it lowers the speed little bit??

10-30-2009, 01:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,171 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Re: best IE I don't know what you want me to say? A feature like the Smartscreen Filter, which constantly analyzes a website will however slow down the web browsing. Microsoft has redesigned the Phishing Filter which was previously in IE7 to make it less intrusive. Unfortunately, the SmartScreen Filter is still intrusive and still slows down web browsing. There are also other features which will slow it down, like RSS readers, Java Plug-in 2 SSV Helper is also an unnecessary add-on. Let me give you another great link to optimize your browser(s) http://www.maximumpc.com/article/how...era?page=0%2C1 In conclusion, the main question that was being answered in this thread was "which IE is the best 6 or 8." And I think I have answered it correctly, as you know some sites like YouTube are stopping support for IE6 therefore a newer version is going to be required. So again my answer is IE8 is your best choice. __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

10-31-2009, 09:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,171 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Re: best IE Not mad at all EB, just dont want to be running in circles I am happy to provide information to anyone's questions __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*