Upgrade to IE8 Reasons for/against

cellist · External Since: Feb 06, 2010 Posts: 2

I'm running windows/xp sp3 and IE6 6.0.2900.5512. I'm considering upgrading
to IE8, primarily due to security concerns.

1. Will my computer truly be more secure with ie8 than with ie6? I keep up
to date on all MS updates.
2. Does ie8 run on windows/xp?
3. I'm already memory-constrained. Will that be even more of a problem with
ie8?
4. I'm already processor-constrained: intel 2.something pentium. Will that
be even more of a problem with ie8.
5. Will I be able to revert to ie6 if I install ie8 and find it unacceptable?

TIA,

Phil

PA Bear [MS MVP] · External Since: Jan 08, 2009 Posts: 255

Yes, Yes, Shouldn't be, No, Yes.

Those with IE7- and/or IE8-specific questions or comments can post to and
seek support in IE General newsgroup:
microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

On the web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=...rosoft.

In your newsreader:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

cellist wrote:
> I'm running windows/xp sp3 and IE6 6.0.2900.5512. I'm considering
> upgrading
> to IE8, primarily due to security concerns.
>
> 1. Will my computer truly be more secure with ie8 than with ie6? I keep up
> to date on all MS updates.
> 2. Does ie8 run on windows/xp?
> 3. I'm already memory-constrained. Will that be even more of a problem
> with
> ie8?
> 4. I'm already processor-constrained: intel 2.something pentium. Will that
> be even more of a problem with ie8.
> 5. Will I be able to revert to ie6 if I install ie8 and find it
> unacceptable?
>
> TIA,
>
> Phil

cellist · External Since: Feb 06, 2010 Posts: 2

Thank you.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Yes, Yes, Shouldn't be, No, Yes.
>
> Those with IE7- and/or IE8-specific questions or comments can post to and
> seek support in IE General newsgroup:
> microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
>
> On the web:
> http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=...rosoft.
>
> In your newsreader:
> news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
>
>
> cellist wrote:
> > I'm running windows/xp sp3 and IE6 6.0.2900.5512. I'm considering
> > upgrading
> > to IE8, primarily due to security concerns.
> >
> > 1. Will my computer truly be more secure with ie8 than with ie6? I keep up
> > to date on all MS updates.
> > 2. Does ie8 run on windows/xp?
> > 3. I'm already memory-constrained. Will that be even more of a problem
> > with
> > ie8?
> > 4. I'm already processor-constrained: intel 2.something pentium. Will that
> > be even more of a problem with ie8.
> > 5. Will I be able to revert to ie6 if I install ie8 and find it
> > unacceptable?
> >
> > TIA,
> >
> > Phil
>
> .
>

user · External Since: Feb 08, 2010 Posts: 1

My answers are posted "inline".

cellist wrote:
>

> 1. Will my computer truly be more secure with ie8 than with ie6? I keep up
> to date on all MS updates.

I doubt it. M$ has been sending us updates for the past 10 years for XP
and still it is not secure. So the answer is NO.

> 2. Does ie8 run on windows/xp?

YES

> 3. I'm already memory-constrained. Will that be even more of a problem with
> ie8?

Most probaly but if you have 512 MB of RAM then you should be OK unless
you use lots of applications at the same time.

> 4. I'm already processor-constrained: intel 2.something pentium. Will that
> be even more of a problem with ie8.

YES. Minimum is P III.
<http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/support/system-requirements.aspx>

> 5. Will I be able to revert to ie6 if I install ie8 and find it unacceptable?

YES

Kyler_IE8_Team · External Since: Feb 08, 2010 Posts: 1

I personally recommend upgrading to IE8 because of the speed, security and
compatibility improvements of IE8 over previous versions. It is possible to
revert back to older versions so it's not like you are taking a major risk.
With Compatibility Mode able to display sites as they would in earlier
versions, along with a lot of other new features, there isn't much reason to
hold back.

Hope that helps,
Kyler
IE8 Outreach Team

"cellist" wrote:

> I'm running windows/xp sp3 and IE6 6.0.2900.5512. I'm considering upgrading
> to IE8, primarily due to security concerns.
>
> 1. Will my computer truly be more secure with ie8 than with ie6? I keep up
> to date on all MS updates.
> 2. Does ie8 run on windows/xp?
> 3. I'm already memory-constrained. Will that be even more of a problem with
> ie8?
> 4. I'm already processor-constrained: intel 2.something pentium. Will that
> be even more of a problem with ie8.
> 5. Will I be able to revert to ie6 if I install ie8 and find it unacceptable?
>
> TIA,
>
> Phil

Hot-text · External Since: Nov 07, 2009 Posts: 34

PA Bear I love my windows 98 love to put IE7 on it but cannot... Now if
have Opera 10 for the Tabs.. and it running faster thin my IE8 on this XP
<<Hmm who would believe
But I love that old ie6 forever LOOL

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote in message
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> Yes, Yes, Shouldn't be, No, Yes.
>
> Those with IE7- and/or IE8-specific questions or comments can post to and
> seek support in IE General newsgroup:
> microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
>
> On the web:
> http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=...rosoft.
>
> In your newsreader:
> news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general
>
>
> cellist wrote:
>> I'm running windows/xp sp3 and IE6 6.0.2900.5512. I'm considering
>> upgrading
>> to IE8, primarily due to security concerns.
>>
>> 1. Will my computer truly be more secure with ie8 than with ie6? I keep
>> up
>> to date on all MS updates.
>> 2. Does ie8 run on windows/xp?
>> 3. I'm already memory-constrained. Will that be even more of a problem
>> with
>> ie8?
>> 4. I'm already processor-constrained: intel 2.something pentium. Will
>> that
>> be even more of a problem with ie8.
>> 5. Will I be able to revert to ie6 if I install ie8 and find it
>> unacceptable?
>>
>> TIA,
>>
>> Phil
>

user · External Since: Feb 09, 2010 Posts: 1

Hot-text wrote:
>
> PA Bear I love my windows 98 love to put IE7 on it but cannot... Now if
> have Opera 10 for the Tabs.. and it running faster thin my IE8 on this XP
> <<Hmm who would believe
> But I love that old ie6 forever LOOL
>

Have you thought of buying a better PC which can run latest OS? And
please leave Pig-Bear alone; he has enough on his plate to deal with at
the moment.

Hot-text · External Since: Nov 07, 2009 Posts: 34

I like PA Bear he 9.989% right all the time maybe the day you be more like
him!

and I Have 2 PC with Xp
2 PC with win98
For I all way buy new PC with the latest OS!
I do not update a OS on and old PC
O by the way 3 more PC that are not Microsoft >>>> do you see what I mean
Mr. Linux Mac!

"20100209" wrote in message

>
>
> Hot-text wrote:
>>
>> PA Bear I love my windows 98 love to put IE7 on it but cannot... Now if
>> have Opera 10 for the Tabs.. and it running faster thin my IE8 on this XP
>> <<Hmm who would believe
>> But I love that old ie6 forever LOOL
>>
>
> Have you thought of buying a better PC which can run latest OS? And
> please leave Pig-Bear alone; he has enough on his plate to deal with at
> the moment.

Bubey · External Since: May 29, 2007 Posts: 10

I agree that IE 8 is good for speed, security and compatibility but the way
MS set up the Favorites is terrible. Actually
more than terrible. It causes big headaches. I have built my file cabinet
built for my favorites so when I want to
save something I can do the drawer and then to the folder with just a couple
of clicks. With IE I have to see "EVERY FOLDER" I have created and end up
going up and down the VERY LONG LIST to find the folder I want to store it
in. It drives me crazy and if I've got a lot to do very grouchy. Why did
MS design it this way? I'd like to get my
hands around the person who did this. Do you think they might change it to
a more user friendly version, like in
IE 6 ????
Thanks!

"Kyler_IE8_Team" wrote in message

I personally recommend upgrading to IE8 because of the speed, security and
compatibility improvements of IE8 over previous versions. It is possible to
revert back to older versions so it's not like you are taking a major risk.
With Compatibility Mode able to display sites as they would in earlier
versions, along with a lot of other new features, there isn't much reason to
hold back.

Hope that helps,
Kyler
IE8 Outreach Team

"cellist" wrote:

> I'm running windows/xp sp3 and IE6 6.0.2900.5512. I'm considering
> upgrading
> to IE8, primarily due to security concerns.
>
> 1. Will my computer truly be more secure with ie8 than with ie6? I keep up
> to date on all MS updates.
> 2. Does ie8 run on windows/xp?
> 3. I'm already memory-constrained. Will that be even more of a problem
> with
> ie8?
> 4. I'm already processor-constrained: intel 2.something pentium. Will that
> be even more of a problem with ie8.
> 5. Will I be able to revert to ie6 if I install ie8 and find it
> unacceptable?
>
> TIA,
>
> Phil

rob^_^ · External Since: Jan 10, 2009 Posts: 5

Robear has <plonk>ed you. He can't see your posts. I am afraid your English
skills are giving ppl (not just Robear) the wrong impression. I am afraid
also your web site is not an endorsement of your skills level.

Regards.

"Hot-text" wrote in message

> I like PA Bear he 9.989% right all the time maybe the day you be more like
> him!
>
> and I Have 2 PC with Xp
> 2 PC with win98
> For I all way buy new PC with the latest OS!
> I do not update a OS on and old PC
> O by the way 3 more PC that are not Microsoft >>>> do you see what I mean
> Mr. Linux Mac!
>
>
>
> "20100209" wrote in message
>
>>
>>
>> Hot-text wrote:
>>>
>>> PA Bear I love my windows 98 love to put IE7 on it but cannot... Now if
>>> have Opera 10 for the Tabs.. and it running faster thin my IE8 on this
>>> XP
>>> <<Hmm who would believe
>>> But I love that old ie6 forever LOOL
>>>
>>
>> Have you thought of buying a better PC which can run latest OS? And
>> please leave Pig-Bear alone; he has enough on his plate to deal with at
>> the moment.
>

PA Bear [MS MVP] · External Since: Jan 08, 2009 Posts: 255

[And Robear certainly hopes Hot-text's "9.989%" was a typo!]

rob^_^ wrote:
> Robear has <plonk>ed you. He can't see your posts. I am afraid your
> English
> skills are giving ppl (not just Robear) the wrong impression. I am afraid
> also your web site is not an endorsement of your skills level.
>
> Regards.
>
> "Hot-text" wrote in message
>
>> I like PA Bear he 9.989% right all the time maybe the day you be more
>> like
>> him!
>>
>> and I Have 2 PC with Xp
>> 2 PC with win98
>> For I all way buy new PC with the latest OS!
>> I do not update a OS on and old PC
>> O by the way 3 more PC that are not Microsoft >>>> do you see what I mean
>> Mr. Linux Mac!
>>
>>
>>
>> "20100209" wrote in message
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Hot-text wrote:
>>>>
>>>> PA Bear I love my windows 98 love to put IE7 on it but cannot... Now
>>>> if
>>>> have Opera 10 for the Tabs.. and it running faster thin my IE8 on this
>>>> XP
>>>> <<Hmm who would believe
>>>> But I love that old ie6 forever LOOL
>>>>
>>>
>>> Have you thought of buying a better PC which can run latest OS? And
>>> please leave Pig-Bear alone; he has enough on his plate to deal with at
>>> the moment.

Roy · External Since: Mar 19, 2010 Posts: 3

On Mar 10, 8:17 am, "Bubey" wrote:
> I agree that IE 8 is good for speed, security and compatibility but the way
> MS set up the Favorites is terrible. Actually
> more than terrible. It causes big headaches. I have built my file cabinet
> built for my favorites so when I want to
> save something I can do the drawer and then to the folder with just a couple
> of clicks. With IE I have to see "EVERY FOLDER" I have created and end up
> going up and down the VERY LONG LIST to find the folder I want to store it
> in. It drives me crazy and if I've got a lot to do very grouchy. Why did
> MS design it this way? I'd like to get my
> hands around the person who did this. Do you think they might change it to
> a more user friendly version, like in
> IE 6 ????
> Thanks!
>

I recently upgraded my IE6 to IE8 but completely removed the add ons
and favorites so it will appear like IE6...and its pretty neat , What
I only want from IE8 is tabbed browsing...
and so far is running well since I installed it and seems to be faster
than IE6 during loading...Still have noticed anything strange......but
I still have my firefox 3.5 as my default while I watch how this IE8
for some time...If IE8 is better then it will be my default....
Regards

Roy · External Since: Mar 19, 2010 Posts: 3

On Mar 20, 5:23 am, LD55ZRA wrote:
> Roy wrote:
> >I recently upgraded my IE6 to IE8 but completely removed the add ons
> >and favorites so it will appear like IE6...and its pretty neat , What
> >I only want from IE8 is tabbed browsing...
> >and so far is running well since I installed it and seems to be faster
> >than IE6 during loading...Still have noticed anything strange......but
> >I still have my firefox 3.5 as my default while I watch how this IE8
> >for some time...If IE8 is better then it will be my default....
> >Regards
>
> You can download Firefox version 3.6 from here:
>
> <http://www.mozilla-europe.org/en/firefox/>
>
> hth

Thanks,,,,but what's the point I am still happy with my firefox
version and the IE8.... Could have love to prolong the IE6 but its
not supported anymore by MS

LD55ZRA · External Since: Mar 19, 2010 Posts: 2

Roy wrote:

>I recently upgraded my IE6 to IE8 but completely removed the add ons
>and favorites so it will appear like IE6...and its pretty neat , What
>I only want from IE8 is tabbed browsing...
>and so far is running well since I installed it and seems to be faster
>than IE6 during loading...Still have noticed anything strange......but
>I still have my firefox 3.5 as my default while I watch how this IE8
>for some time...If IE8 is better then it will be my default....
>Regards
>
>

You can download Firefox version 3.6 from here:

<http://www.mozilla-europe.org/en/firefox/>

hth

LD55ZRA · External Since: Mar 19, 2010 Posts: 2

Roy wrote:

>Thanks,,,,but what's the point I am still happy with my firefox
>version and the IE8.... Could have love to prolong the IE6 but its
>not supported anymore by MS
>
>
Yes IE6 is also not supported by Google, UTube, Facebook etc. They are
all moving forward with time.

I am glad everything is working fine on your system.

Keep it up.

Roy · External Since: Mar 19, 2010 Posts: 3

On Mar 20, 6:32 am, LD55ZRA wrote:
> Roy wrote:
> >Thanks,,,,but what's the point I am still happy with my firefox
> >version and the IE8.... Could have love to prolong the IE6 but its
> >not supported anymore by MS
>
> Yes IE6 is also not supported by Google, UTube, Facebook etc. They are
> all moving forward with time.
>
> I am glad everything is working fine on your system.
>
> Keep it up.

I am still trying to learn the feature sof this IE8 which are
superflous to my taste, I just don't get the hang of this many add
ons...these were never available in IE6 why bother....? Does anybody
find these IE8 frivolities useful....? can anybody comment on
this....?