Re: Microsoft IE 8 question

[Crosspost to IE General]

IE8 System Requirements
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/int...uirements.aspx

HOW TO solve IE8 installation problems
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949220

I would strongly recommend disabling your anti-virus application and any
anti-spyware applications (other than Defender) before installing (or
uninstalling) an IE upgrade. If you're running a third-party firewall, I
would recommend disabling it and then enabling the Windows Firewall before
installing (or uninstalling) an IE upgrade.

Tip: Reboot twice after installing IE8 Final.

Tip: Make certain that your anti-virus application, any anti-spyware
applications (other than Defender), and your third-party firewall (if any)
is supported in IE8 Final before you decide install it.

No-charge support for Internet Explorer 8 installation, set-up and usage
(only) is available via the phone based on your locale through 31 December
2009. Customers must be running Windows XP or Windows Vista in a non-domain
environment. US & CA Residents: 866-234-6020. Other:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...px?&prid=13043
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/


Debbie Graham wrote:
> Well I think I got a bug, just tried to download it and it tells me it
> doesn't support my operating system. I'm using XP home

PA Bear, I notice you always advise users to disable anti virus and anti
spyware prior to installing/upgrading Internet Explorer. To be honest I
never disable my anti virus and haven't ever had any problems
installing/updating Internet Explorer. I suppose it is the luck of the
draw:-)

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"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:O14v9zOqJHA.3840@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> [Crosspost to IE General]
>
> IE8 System Requirements
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/int...uirements.aspx
>
> HOW TO solve IE8 installation problems
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949220
>
> I would strongly recommend disabling your anti-virus application and any
> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender) before installing (or
> uninstalling) an IE upgrade. If you're running a third-party firewall, I
> would recommend disabling it and then enabling the Windows Firewall before
> installing (or uninstalling) an IE upgrade.
>
> Tip: Reboot twice after installing IE8 Final.
>
> Tip: Make certain that your anti-virus application, any anti-spyware
> applications (other than Defender), and your third-party firewall (if any)
> is supported in IE8 Final before you decide install it.
>
> No-charge support for Internet Explorer 8 installation, set-up and usage
> (only) is available via the phone based on your locale through 31 December
> 2009. Customers must be running Windows XP or Windows Vista in a
> non-domain environment. US & CA Residents: 866-234-6020. Other:
> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...px?&prid=13043
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
>
> Debbie Graham wrote:
>> Well I think I got a bug, just tried to download it and it tells me it
>> doesn't support my operating system. I'm using XP home
>

You've been very lucky...so far. We (IE MVPs) learned about this the hard
way back when IE6 SP1 was released as a critical update for Win9.x machines
(IOW, back in the Dark Ages).

John Barnett MVP wrote:
> PA Bear, I notice you always advise users to disable anti virus and anti
> spyware prior to installing/upgrading Internet Explorer. To be honest I
> never disable my anti virus and haven't ever had any problems
> installing/updating Internet Explorer. I suppose it is the luck of the
> draw:-)
>
> --
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:O14v9zOqJHA.3840@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> [Crosspost to IE General]
>>
>> IE8 System Requirements
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/int...uirements.aspx
>>
>> HOW TO solve IE8 installation problems
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949220
>>
>> I would strongly recommend disabling your anti-virus application and any
>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender) before installing (or
>> uninstalling) an IE upgrade. If you're running a third-party firewall, I
>> would recommend disabling it and then enabling the Windows Firewall
>> before
>> installing (or uninstalling) an IE upgrade.
>>
>> Tip: Reboot twice after installing IE8 Final.
>>
>> Tip: Make certain that your anti-virus application, any anti-spyware
>> applications (other than Defender), and your third-party firewall (if
>> any)
>> is supported in IE8 Final before you decide install it.
>>
>> No-charge support for Internet Explorer 8 installation, set-up and usage
>> (only) is available via the phone based on your locale through 31
>> December
>> 2009. Customers must be running Windows XP or Windows Vista in a
>> non-domain environment. US & CA Residents: 866-234-6020. Other:
>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...px?&prid=13043
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>>
>> Debbie Graham wrote:
>>> Well I think I got a bug, just tried to download it and it tells me it
>>> doesn't support my operating system. I'm using XP home

Well back in the Dark Ages I was using AVG (Free version) but since Windows
ME, 2000, XP, and Vista I've been using Sophos. I'm using Eset NOD 32 on
Windows 7 due to a problem with the update feature of Sophos.

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--
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Windows XP Associate Expert
Windows Desktop Experience

Web: http://www.winuser.co.uk
Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com

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reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for
any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the
use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this
mail/post..


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:#BC3irPqJHA.1340@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> You've been very lucky...so far. We (IE MVPs) learned about this the hard
> way back when IE6 SP1 was released as a critical update for Win9.x
> machines (IOW, back in the Dark Ages).
>
> John Barnett MVP wrote:
>> PA Bear, I notice you always advise users to disable anti virus and anti
>> spyware prior to installing/upgrading Internet Explorer. To be honest I
>> never disable my anti virus and haven't ever had any problems
>> installing/updating Internet Explorer. I suppose it is the luck of the
>> draw:-)
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:O14v9zOqJHA.3840@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> [Crosspost to IE General]
>>>
>>> IE8 System Requirements
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/int...uirements.aspx
>>>
>>> HOW TO solve IE8 installation problems
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949220
>>>
>>> I would strongly recommend disabling your anti-virus application and any
>>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender) before installing (or
>>> uninstalling) an IE upgrade. If you're running a third-party firewall,
>>> I
>>> would recommend disabling it and then enabling the Windows Firewall
>>> before
>>> installing (or uninstalling) an IE upgrade.
>>>
>>> Tip: Reboot twice after installing IE8 Final.
>>>
>>> Tip: Make certain that your anti-virus application, any anti-spyware
>>> applications (other than Defender), and your third-party firewall (if
>>> any)
>>> is supported in IE8 Final before you decide install it.
>>>
>>> No-charge support for Internet Explorer 8 installation, set-up and usage
>>> (only) is available via the phone based on your locale through 31
>>> December
>>> 2009. Customers must be running Windows XP or Windows Vista in a
>>> non-domain environment. US & CA Residents: 866-234-6020. Other:
>>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...px?&prid=13043
>>> --
>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>>
>>>
>>> Debbie Graham wrote:
>>>> Well I think I got a bug, just tried to download it and it tells me it
>>>> doesn't support my operating system. I'm using XP home
>

I agree with PA Bear on this one. It shouldn't be necessary, since
today's security software should be well-equipped to recognize and
properly handle installs, and most of the time it probably isn't
necessary. But every now and then, security software does get in the way
of a successful install. (To upgrade to IE 7, users had to completely
uninstall the then extant version of Zone Alarm.)

I asked the same question of Kaspersky technical support ("Should I
disable KIS 2009 for software installs?") and they answered that *most
of the time* Kaspersky handles installations properly. (Emphasis added
by me.)

Even if security software doesn't get in the way of a proper install, it
sure can so down the process since it examines the changes being made to
your computer. That's part of it's job, after all.

It's hard to make a rule, since individual circumstances vary. And you
never know if someone will take proper precautions while their security
software is disabled.
---
Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

John Barnett MVP wrote:
> Well back in the Dark Ages I was using AVG (Free version) but since
> Windows ME, 2000, XP, and Vista I've been using Sophos. I'm using Eset
> NOD 32 on Windows 7 due to a problem with the update feature of Sophos.
>

John Barnett MVP wrote:

> PA Bear, I notice you always advise users to disable anti virus and anti
> spyware prior to installing/upgrading Internet Explorer. To be honest I
> never disable my anti virus and haven't ever had any problems
> installing/updating Internet Explorer. I suppose it is the luck of the
> draw:-)

http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...lications.aspx

--
Vincenzo Di Russo
Microsoft® MVP - Most Valuable Professional since 2003
Windows Internet Explorer, Windows Desktop Experience & Security
My MVP Profile: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Vincenzo
My Blog: http://blogs.dotnethell.it/vincent/

> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:O14v9zOqJHA.3840@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> [Crosspost to IE General]
>>
>> IE8 System Requirements
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/int...uirements.aspx
>>
>> HOW TO solve IE8 installation problems
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949220
>>
>> I would strongly recommend disabling your anti-virus application and any
>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender) before installing (or
>> uninstalling) an IE upgrade. If you're running a third-party firewall, I
>> would recommend disabling it and then enabling the Windows Firewall
>> before installing (or uninstalling) an IE upgrade.
>>
>> Tip: Reboot twice after installing IE8 Final.
>>
>> Tip: Make certain that your anti-virus application, any anti-spyware
>> applications (other than Defender), and your third-party firewall (if
>> any) is supported in IE8 Final before you decide install it.
>>
>> No-charge support for Internet Explorer 8 installation, set-up and usage
>> (only) is available via the phone based on your locale through 31
>> December 2009. Customers must be running Windows XP or Windows Vista in a
>> non-domain environment. US & CA Residents: 866-234-6020. Other:
>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...px?&prid=13043
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>>
>> Debbie Graham wrote:
>>> Well I think I got a bug, just tried to download it and it tells me it
>>> doesn't support my operating system. I'm using XP home

"Tip: Make certain that your anti-virus application, any anti-spyware
applications (other than Defender), and your third-party firewall (if
any) is supported in IE8 Final before you decide install it."

Is there a link to find out what programmes are supported in IE8?

I am running (latest versions and all fully updated):

Avast
AntiMalwareBytes, SuperAntispyware, Spybot S&D and SpywareBlaster
Windows firewall

I intend to turn off on-access protection in Avast, undo immunisation in
Spybot S&D and disable all protection in SpywareBlaster before
installing IE8. However, I can't find out if any of the above programmes
are supported in the first place.



"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:#BC3irPqJHA.1340@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> You've been very lucky...so far. We (IE MVPs) learned about this the
> hard way back when IE6 SP1 was released as a critical update for
> Win9.x machines (IOW, back in the Dark Ages).
>
> John Barnett MVP wrote:
>> PA Bear, I notice you always advise users to disable anti virus and
>> anti
>> spyware prior to installing/upgrading Internet Explorer. To be honest
>> I
>> never disable my anti virus and haven't ever had any problems
>> installing/updating Internet Explorer. I suppose it is the luck of
>> the
>> draw:-)
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:O14v9zOqJHA.3840@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> [Crosspost to IE General]
>>>
>>> IE8 System Requirements
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/int...uirements.aspx
>>>
>>> HOW TO solve IE8 installation problems
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949220
>>>
>>> I would strongly recommend disabling your anti-virus application and
>>> any
>>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender) before installing
>>> (or
>>> uninstalling) an IE upgrade. If you're running a third-party
>>> firewall, I
>>> would recommend disabling it and then enabling the Windows Firewall
>>> before
>>> installing (or uninstalling) an IE upgrade.
>>>
>>> Tip: Reboot twice after installing IE8 Final.
>>>
>>> Tip: Make certain that your anti-virus application, any anti-spyware
>>> applications (other than Defender), and your third-party firewall
>>> (if any)
>>> is supported in IE8 Final before you decide install it.
>>>
>>> No-charge support for Internet Explorer 8 installation, set-up and
>>> usage
>>> (only) is available via the phone based on your locale through 31
>>> December
>>> 2009. Customers must be running Windows XP or Windows Vista in a
>>> non-domain environment. US & CA Residents: 866-234-6020. Other:
>>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...px?&prid=13043
>>> --
>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>>
>>>
>>> Debbie Graham wrote:
>>>> Well I think I got a bug, just tried to download it and it tells me
>>>> it
>>>> doesn't support my operating system. I'm using XP home
>

Compounding the problems one may encounter, I don't believe any current
Norton or McAfee apps are supported in IE8 Final yet.

Leonard Grey wrote:
> I agree with PA Bear on this one. It shouldn't be necessary, since
> today's security software should be well-equipped to recognize and
> properly handle installs, and most of the time it probably isn't
> necessary. But every now and then, security software does get in the way
> of a successful install. (To upgrade to IE 7, users had to completely
> uninstall the then extant version of Zone Alarm.)
>
> I asked the same question of Kaspersky technical support ("Should I
> disable KIS 2009 for software installs?") and they answered that *most
> of the time* Kaspersky handles installations properly. (Emphasis added
> by me.)
>
> Even if security software doesn't get in the way of a proper install, it
> sure can so down the process since it examines the changes being made to
> your computer. That's part of it's job, after all.
>
> It's hard to make a rule, since individual circumstances vary. And you
> never know if someone will take proper precautions while their security
> software is disabled.
> ---
> Leonard Grey
> Errare humanum est
>
> John Barnett MVP wrote:
>> Well back in the Dark Ages I was using AVG (Free version) but since
>> Windows ME, 2000, XP, and Vista I've been using Sophos. I'm using Eset
>> NOD 32 on Windows 7 due to a problem with the update feature of Sophos.

It seems from the link, Vincenzo, that I must fall into the 'majority' that
haven't seen any problems with Anti Virus/Malware being enabled while
installing IE.

I'm not saying that the practice is irrelevant, just that I hadn't
experienced any problems. Obviously had someone emailed me to say they had a
problem installing IE then, even though I do install IE myself with anti
virus enabled, I would have automatically suggested disabling their anti
virus/malware application just to see if that solved the problem.

--

--
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Windows XP Associate Expert
Windows Desktop Experience

Web: http://www.winuser.co.uk
Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com

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"Vincenzo Di Russo [MVP]" <enzodirusso@xoom.it> wrote in message
news:uAby7oRqJHA.824@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> John Barnett MVP wrote:
>
>> PA Bear, I notice you always advise users to disable anti virus and anti
>> spyware prior to installing/upgrading Internet Explorer. To be honest I
>> never disable my anti virus and haven't ever had any problems
>> installing/updating Internet Explorer. I suppose it is the luck of the
>> draw:-)
>
> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...lications.aspx
>
> --
> Vincenzo Di Russo
> Microsoft® MVP - Most Valuable Professional since 2003
> Windows Internet Explorer, Windows Desktop Experience & Security
> My MVP Profile: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Vincenzo
> My Blog: http://blogs.dotnethell.it/vincent/
>
>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:O14v9zOqJHA.3840@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> [Crosspost to IE General]
>>>
>>> IE8 System Requirements
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/int...uirements.aspx
>>>
>>> HOW TO solve IE8 installation problems
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949220
>>>
>>> I would strongly recommend disabling your anti-virus application and any
>>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender) before installing (or
>>> uninstalling) an IE upgrade. If you're running a third-party firewall,
>>> I
>>> would recommend disabling it and then enabling the Windows Firewall
>>> before installing (or uninstalling) an IE upgrade.
>>>
>>> Tip: Reboot twice after installing IE8 Final.
>>>
>>> Tip: Make certain that your anti-virus application, any anti-spyware
>>> applications (other than Defender), and your third-party firewall (if
>>> any) is supported in IE8 Final before you decide install it.
>>>
>>> No-charge support for Internet Explorer 8 installation, set-up and usage
>>> (only) is available via the phone based on your locale through 31
>>> December 2009. Customers must be running Windows XP or Windows Vista in
>>> a
>>> non-domain environment. US & CA Residents: 866-234-6020. Other:
>>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...px?&prid=13043
>>> --
>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>>
>>>
>>> Debbie Graham wrote:
>>>> Well I think I got a bug, just tried to download it and it tells me it
>>>> doesn't support my operating system. I'm using XP home
>