semifamous Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 In quite a few recent updates of customer's computers, I have found that Microsoft has moved their Internet Explorer 7 from the "High Priority" update section down to the "Software, Optional" section. The update is no longer automatically downloaded, and people who want the program must manually select it. Does anyone know *why*? Why has Microsoft changed their mind on this? I know that in the past, it was an automatic update, but now it's optional. Have they decided to stop forcing it upon people and only let the people who want it grab it now? Or did they change their mind about its security? What possible reason would there be for downgrading this?\ Edit: It just did a silent install. That's the first time that has happened in all of the times that I've installed it. It didn't prompt me to agree or validate or download the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal tool or anything like that. It just went through the installation process silently just like any other Windows/Microsoft update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Veteran Posted January 25, 2007 Veteran Share Posted January 25, 2007 (edited) I think it might just simply be because most people will have it by now. It has been a high-priority update for about 2 months and the majority of PC users would have made up their mind by now and updated if they wish. There is definately no change in thier mind about the security. IE 7 is much more secure than IE 6 still and proabably a lil more secure than FireFox. FireFox's phishing filter is a joke and I have proof of that if anyone wants it by clicking here: FireFox's Joke of a Phishing Filter -- Click Here -- Edited January 25, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semifamous Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 Firefox's phishing filter depends on people reporting pages. Help -> Report Web Forgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cryton Subscriber² Posted January 25, 2007 Subscriber² Share Posted January 25, 2007 1) That article is 6 months old. 2) A sample set of 1 dodgy site is not a good way to measure firefox's protection anti-phishing protection. Perhaps I should quote some contrary articles: (Infoworld) Mozilla: Firefox antiphishing tool better than IE 7 (ComputerWorld) Mozilla: Firefox antiphishing tool better than IE7's (SecuritySearch) Firefox antiphishing feature beats Internet Explorer in Mozilla test (LinuxWorld) Mozilla: Firefox antiphishing tool better than IE 7's (Mozilla) Firefox 2 Phishing Protection Effectiveness Testing etc etc See, I can dredge up articles too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klenje Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 I'm still seeing it as an high priority update... using windows update in Italian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Decryptor Veteran Posted January 28, 2007 Veteran Share Posted January 28, 2007 I just happened to have to go through this processes yesterday, and as of yesterday IE7 was a High Priority update, and i had to run through WGA and it asked to agree to a EULA and install the Malicious Software Removal Tool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semifamous Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 Well that's definitely weird then. There were three different computers for which it was not a High Priority update, but the last one I did moved it back up too. I'll have to keep looking to see if I can find the trend or something... Definitely weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretMidnight Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 1) That article is 6 months old.2) A sample set of 1 dodgy site is not a good way to measure firefox's protection anti-phishing protection. Perhaps I should quote some contrary articles: (Infoworld) Mozilla: Firefox antiphishing tool better than IE 7 (ComputerWorld) Mozilla: Firefox antiphishing tool better than IE7's (SecuritySearch) Firefox antiphishing feature beats Internet Explorer in Mozilla test (LinuxWorld) Mozilla: Firefox antiphishing tool better than IE 7's (Mozilla) Firefox 2 Phishing Protection Effectiveness Testing etc etc See, I can dredge up articles too! IE7 and Firefox 2 weren't out 6 months ago. That article can't be entirely accurate if it's based on beta versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldier1st Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 i dont use ie7 and consider it not needed so using alternative browsers are better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyarecomingforyou Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 FireFox's phishing filter is a joke Well, all I know is that it works. I came across it the other day for the first time... I didn't even know the feature was active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swordnyx Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Well, all I know is that it works. I came across it the other day for the first time... I didn't even know the feature was active. Then you must surf some pretty pathetic sites because I use FF but never got a phishing warning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretMidnight Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Then you must surf some pretty pathetic sites because I use FF but never got a phishing warning. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightmarE D Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 On Microsoft/Windows Update it's listed under optional If you use Automatic Updates to install all your updates then it'll get installed automatically unless you have the IE7 blocker installed or tell it to ignore it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGeorge Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I just fresh loaded a Dell Optiplex with XP VLK and IE7 never did show as available. Installed all updates and then installed IE7 with standalone file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyn Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I just fresh loaded a Dell Optiplex with XP VLK and IE7 never did show as available. Installed all updates and then installed IE7 with standalone file. ditto to that. IE7 not appearing as an update available on windows update. i have to download it manually. it was present previously though. wonder whats up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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