ie7 removed from windows update

[rajputwarrior]

maybe it's just me, but for the past two days setting up computers at work, all the XP machines, when you go to windows update, IE7 is no longer there, not even as an optional update.

[Typhon]

maybe it's just me, but for the past two days setting up computers at work, all the XP machines, when you go to windows update, IE7 is no longer there, not even as an optional update.

Same also.

[randy_tho]

Yes. Wonder why?

[null_]

Excuse me while I go cheer. I hate Internet Explorer 7 on Windows XP.

[Marshalus Veteran]

I noticed that the other day too.

[MikeFu84]

I thought this was only me. Noticed it at work the other day also.

[primexx]

if it's permanent it's a HUGE mistake on MS's part.

[rajputwarrior]

if it's permanent it's a HUGE mistake on MS's part.

the main reason this browser will be able to see marketshare because it's a windows update, though A LOT of people hate IE7, and i mean A LOT

[Jeremy1]

A LOT of people hate IE7, and i mean A LOT

And they're already using Firefox, so...

[Quillz]

IE7 should remain a forced update only because of its improved security and web standards.

[RudyJ]

IE7 should remain a forced update only because of its improved security and web standards.

I agree. If only because of the many people who are 'happily' browsing the web without a care in the world and potentialy pick up all kinds of nasty stuff in the process, simply because they are ( completely ) ignorant of online security. This will at least offer them a bit more security.

[rajputwarrior]

I agree. If only because of the many people who are 'happily' browsing the web without a care in the world and potentialy pick up all kinds of nasty stuff in the process, simply because they are ( completely ) ignorant of online security. This will at least offer them a bit more security.

what you say is true, but because of those people, i have a job :) I make money of off windows incompetance (kidding, seriously, don't want be to flamed to death, not trying to troll). But yeah, i think it shouild be optional if anything.

[L3thal Veteran]

It should've been an optional download instead of critical all along. Having said that, let me go have some fun with IE7 and the amazing add-ons that are available, e.g IE7pro.

[Danrarbc]

IE7 should remain a forced update only because of its improved security and web standards.

They should just have a big 'IE6 update' that is really just IE7 with an IE6 interface :p

[MazX_Napalm]

IE7 is now in the Optional Downloads. If you are on an AD network, there is an IE7 Download Blocker that the IT Admin could enforce. This removes the IE7 entry in updates.

[null_]

They should just have a big 'IE6 update' that is really just IE7 with an IE6 interface :p

Agreed.

[Deciever]

Finally they made one smart move.

I think the reasons are simple.

1) Businesses- IE7 can and has caused so many issues in business environments running apps that need IE6

2) Consumers- Once again lots of software not liking IE7

3) IE7 does not always install right and can cause certain sites not to do properly and only removing fixes it atm. Or that is how it was a week or so ago

So for now I have been removing on every PC I work on. If the customers wants it back fine but I strictly warn against it for all businesses, unless they can first verify their programs are compatiable(aka does not need IE6)

If programmers weren't so lazy these days we would not have all these dependancies. Or would it be more correct in saying there are too many lazy programmers.

[ahfunaki]

this makes me happy...

i have had nothing but issues with the computers that have ie7 on them...

[madnuke]

I know why, at work we have seen at least 20 machines complete windows update and then to fall down on the restart. This can be annoying when you've just completed a full reload of windows with drivers, software, activating windows. We came to the conclusion that it was IE7 ruining some installs, some were fine but others had to just be reloaded again as XP was trashed and BSoDing on restart in a loop.

[CoolCatBad]

It would have been so much easier (and cheaper) to just consult with the Maxthon or Avant guys.

MS have such an intense "fortress" mentality.

[Brian M. Veteran]

I think theyre just trying to make our lives as difficult as possible.

Yes, like everyone else, IE7 is ridiculous, and has way too many bugs for a commercial browser, but its still a damn sight better than IE6

[kaiwai]

the main reason this browser will be able to see marketshare because it's a windows update, though A LOT of people hate IE7, and i mean A LOT

Ah yes, alot of people, meaning you and your boyfriend.

What the hell is wrong with IE 7? Firefox is a memory leaking, crash prone POS when compared to IE 7, and don't get me started about it running on Windows Vista!

Edited February 22, 2007 by kaiwai

[Quillz]

Ah yes, alot of people, meaning you and your boyfriend.

What the hell is wrong with IE 7? Firefox is a memory leaking, crash prone POS when compared to IE 7, and don't get my started about it running on Windows Vista!

I think it will take quite a bit of time before people are used to the new interface of IE7.

[Electronic Punk]

It was never a forced install anyway it always prompted didn't it?

[Quillz]

It was never a forced install anyway it always prompted didn't it?

Yes, but it was automatically downloaded as a critical update. Now, it just appears as an optional update.