Internet Explorer Beta 2 Released

Vishal Gupta · 28-08-2008, 02:29 AM

Microsoft has released the much awaited Internet Explorer Beta 2 today. Its available in English, German, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.

Supported Operating systems:

Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows Vista x64
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 x64

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victor_rambo · 28-08-2008, 03:01 AM

Downloaded and installed it, but yet to try it out as its asking me to restart PC and I am feeling lazy

btw pirated users beware, it will present you a option(which is checked by default) to download windows updates and patches. I fear that you will also be given the updates that blackens your screen every 60 mins and shows a balloon that you are 'Victim of piracy'

Those who are in habit of Next->Next->Next type of installation beware

axxo · 28-08-2008, 03:06 AM

Not impressed with any of its new features. I guess It will not last longer in the run.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rohan_shenoy

Downloaded and installed it, but yet to try it out as its asking me to restart PC and I am feeling lazy

btw pirated users beware, it will present you a option(which is checked by default) to download windows updates and patches. I fear that you will also be given the updates that blackens your screen every 60 mins and shows a balloon that you are 'Victim of piracy'

Those who are in habit of Next->Next->Next type of installation beware

black is better than blue

debsuvra · 28-08-2008, 05:52 AM

Done with the installation and it is lot more improved now since Beta 1. Posting this now from it.

Nice job Microsoft. But I have to use it for some more time to examine all it's features and performance.

I heard about it's released today from a source but did not believe into it. I think now it's time to rethink about the reliability of my source

ravi_9793 · 28-08-2008, 07:49 AM

Thanks for sharing, will try it after this month.

gxsaurav · 28-08-2008, 08:01 AM

Using it now. More sites are opening better then before in IE 8 mode & for those which won't work properly in IE 8 mode can be simply viewed in IE 7 mode by clicking on the compatibility button at the address bar.

now, Can someone make the digit forum theme changer script available for IE 7 pro?

iMav · 28-08-2008, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gx_saurav

now, Can someone make the digit forum theme changer script available for IE 7 pro?

Use the grasemonkey script by amitava. The one for opera, u will need change the name that's it. I had posted how do this in I think Rohan's thread.

naveen_reloaded · 28-08-2008, 09:21 AM

Any change logs..? Guys?

Does it install seperatelx or over the present ie?
Is it that bugy? Or usable?

Is it that east as ff?opera?

debsuvra · 28-08-2008, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naveen_reloaded

Any change logs..? Guys?

Does it install seperatelx or over the present ie?
Is it that bugy? Or usable?

Is it that east as ff?opera?

Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 Release Notes @ http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949787

IE8 Beta 2 installs on the present version of IE in a PC, it does not support a separate installation.

It is still not as fast as FF3 or Opera 9.5 but the speed is lot improved over IE7

BTW IE8 still lacks the optimum support for the acidtest 3. It just manages to score 21 in there.

din · 28-08-2008, 10:20 AM

@Vishal

If you do not mind, would you please change the title slightly (or any mods ? ) as I think its lil confusing ?

It says - Internet Explorer Beta 2 Released

Should be - Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 Released ? Or you meant that itself ?

tarey_g · 28-08-2008, 10:35 AM

^^ Obviously beta 2 of V8

The Conqueror · 28-08-2008, 11:56 AM

Thanks...Downloading Now

ax3 · 28-08-2008, 12:48 PM

will give it a TRY ......

apoorva84 · 28-08-2008, 02:05 PM

wont try it...i am happy with FF3...will wait till the final version is released...

pc_game_lover2004 · 28-08-2008, 02:07 PM

well it's still firefox for me...

chesss · 28-08-2008, 02:43 PM

yaaaaawwwwnnnnnnn

Quote:

btw pirated users beware, it will present you a option(which is checked by default) to download windows updates and patches.

don't worry , no self respecting pirate would bother with IE

Krazy_About_Technology · 28-08-2008, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Sad, its incompatible with Windows Live Mail at present, crashes it whenever a new mail is composed. I guess i wont be able to test it for long as i need Windows Live Mail client for my day to day activities.

I apologize for propgating wrong news. The crashes were happening before restarting ma system after installation. Live mail is working fine now

The Conqueror · 28-08-2008, 03:59 PM

Just tested IE8Beta 2. There is no major change in the UI, It is faster than IE7.

Ron · 28-08-2008, 05:10 PM

thnks dude

thewisecrab · 28-08-2008, 07:15 PM

Hope there are more improvements
Thanks Vishal

anandk · 28-08-2008, 09:46 PM

Yeah, its much better and now my site too opens correctly in IE8/B2

amritpal2489 · 28-08-2008, 09:50 PM

it blocks https sites on my system... after i installed it... nt evn ff3 or opera is able to open thos sites..... any solution guys????

28-08-2008, 02:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Vishal Gupta Microsoft MVP Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AskVG.com Posts: 5,173	Internet Explorer Beta 2 Released Microsoft has released the much awaited Internet Explorer Beta 2 today. Its available in English, German, Japanese and Simplified Chinese. Supported Operating systems: Windows XP Windows Vista Windows Vista x64 Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 x64 Download Here Homepage __________________ http://www.AskVG.com/

28-08-2008, 03:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
victor_rambo हॉर्न ओके प्लीज़ Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,490	Re: Internet Explorer Beta 2 Released Downloaded and installed it, but yet to try it out as its asking me to restart PC and I am feeling lazy btw pirated users beware, it will present you a option(which is checked by default) to download windows updates and patches. I fear that you will also be given the updates that blackens your screen every 60 mins and shows a balloon that you are 'Victim of piracy' Those who are in habit of Next->Next->Next type of installation beware __________________ विक्टर रॅंबो - चाणकया प्रभावित व्यक्ति गीक होना माँगता

28-08-2008, 05:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
debsuvra is NOT a PC/Mac Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pondicherry Posts: 974	Re: Internet Explorer Beta 2 Released Done with the installation and it is lot more improved now since Beta 1. Posting this now from it. Nice job Microsoft. But I have to use it for some more time to examine all it's features and performance. I heard about it's released today from a source but did not believe into it. I think now it's time to rethink about the reliability of my source Last edited by debsuvra; 28-08-2008 at 06:01 AM.

28-08-2008, 07:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
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28-08-2008, 09:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
naveen_reloaded !! RecuZant By Birth !! Join Date: May 2005 Location: In Everyone`s Heart Posts: 2,985	Re: Internet Explorer Beta 2 Released Any change logs..? Guys? Does it install seperatelx or over the present ie? Is it that bugy? Or usable? Is it that east as ff?opera? __________________ Know My Thoughts.. Visit my Blog @ www.Urssiva.com Visit My Tech Blog @ www.CloudTechnica.com

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din Tribal Boy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cochin , Kerala Posts: 1,724	Re: Internet Explorer Beta 2 Released @Vishal If you do not mind, would you please change the title slightly (or any mods ? ) as I think its lil confusing ? It says - Internet Explorer Beta 2 Released Should be - Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 Released ? Or you meant that itself ?

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The Conqueror Elevating Humanity Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Now on Earth Posts: 1,937	Re: Internet Explorer Beta 2 Released Just tested IE8Beta 2. There is no major change in the UI, It is faster than IE7. __________________ Regards, The Conqueror

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