You're correct, Gil, that IE9 won't run on XP. The OP runs Vista 32-bit.
--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Gil" <kgcrafts@...> wrote:
>
> Maybe my old tired eyes are missing it, but did the original poster state
> what operating system they are running? Isn't there some type of restriction
> for IE9 - like it won't run on Windows XP? Sorry if this has been covered
> already.
>
> Gil
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of vincentwinterling
> Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 8:32 AM
> To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Simply Computers] Re: Upgrading to ie 8 or 9 ?
>
> I think IE9 is better but that is admittedly subjective. I tend to upgrade
> to new versions readily as each one seems to offer some advancements
> particularly with security and sometimes with features.
>
> I like Opera and use it but find that with multiple open tabs it tends to
> hog resources, much like Firefox - IMHO. But then I also tend to run
> browsers with lots of open tabs.
>
> With respect to upgrades I like the fact that software developers are
> continually working on perfecting their product.
>
> I tend to think that loading pages is probably more favorable to the extent
> you're running a clean machine with reasonable ram and a decent internet
> connection speed.
>
> I can't answer your questions regarding yahoo mail or IM. I don't use it.
>
> --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, Robert Burns <joyseyhere@>
> wrote:
> >
> > umn ok which is better ie 8 or 9 and what about opera or mozilla whats
> > their track record and do they really speed things up; i ve used
> > chrome and firefox and have never seen the pc run faster or get to
> > a web site faster or surf faster etc maybe if i had a stopwatch and
> > timed it ?    Getting annoyed that everytime i turn around theirs
> > another upgrade and i can t ever see or measure that anything gets
> > improved after the upgrade; or is it expecting to much to see a
> > difference ? ?   and when i open yahoo mail from instant
> > messenger will that be with the upgrade ?    Â
> >
> > --- On Thu, 8/25/11, vincentwinterling <vwinterling@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: vincentwinterling <vwinterling@>
> > Subject: [Simply Computers] Re: Upgrading to ie 8 or 9 ?
> > To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Thursday, August 25, 2011, 5:44 AM
> >
> >
> > Â
> >
> >
> >
> > I would upgrade. If for no other reason than increased security. IE9 is
> not in beta having been released now for several months.
> >
> > You can revert to IE7 although I don't know why you would put less secure
> software on your machine.
> >
> > --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, Robert Burns <joyseyhere@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Using ie 7.0 with vista hp 32 bit and was wondering about upgrading to
> ie 8 or 9; why do it or should i stick with 7.0; which is less flaky and not
> beta; what are the pros and cons of both and should anything be done before
> i upgrade or right i upgrade to get it to run better etc ?
> > > Â
> > > And lastly what if ie 8 or 9 stinks and i want to get back to 7 is
> > > that doable ? thanks . .Â
>
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