Tag: Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1

Uninstalling Internet Explorer 8

March 11, 2008 by Jason

After over a year since the release of 7 for XP SP2 and Server 2003 in October 2006, and then along with Vista in November 2006 and January 2007, has delivered the first beta of its next iteration of . Beta 1 is a release aimed at web content developers, but the company has provided full access to the bits, with the promise that 8 Beta 2 will be more user-centric.

Beta 1 integrates seamlessly with Vista Gold and SP1 , but also with Server 2008, Server 2003 SP2, XP SP2 and . With the exception of XP , Beta 1 will support both the 32-bit and the 64-bit versions of the operating systems enumerated above. Of course, XP only comes in and not in a x64 variant. At this time, offers XP RC2, with Beta 1 installing on the beta of the third and final service pack for XP even though it fails to do the same with pre-release versions of Vista SP1. Read More»

IE8 Beta 1 Is Live

February 27, 2008 by Jason

Welcome to 8. This is the message displayed initially by the installer for the next iteration of ’s proprietary , as you can very well see from the screenshot accompanying this article. Just an anodyne proof that Beta 1 is now live. At the end of the past week, began sending out invitations to the first beta build for . Participation in the limited technical beta program for 8 Beta 1 is possible only through explicit invitations from the IE Team. The Redmond company has now confirmed the kick-off of the private Beta 1 testing.

Here is the link pre-selected Beta 1 testers have to follow, but if you have not been invited to participate in the Technical Beta, it won’t do you any good. The best that I can do for you, at this point in time, is to deliver the first taste of 8 Beta 1. Yes, I do agree it isn’t much, but at the same time, it’s better than nothing. Read More»