IE 7 Beta 3 Now Available

Microsoft has just released Internet Explorer 7 - Beta 3.  The IE homepage has yet to be updated, but you can pick up the download at Microsoft's download site.

Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) Beta 3 has been designed to make everyday tasks easier, provide dynamic security protection and improve the development platform and manageability. End user improvements include a streamlined interface, tabbed browsing, printing advances, improved search functionality, instant feeds (RSS), dynamic security protection, and more.

What's New in IE7 Beta3

New features and functionality in the Beta 3 release include:

  • All security updates for IE7 released through June.
  • The ability to drag-and-drop reorder browser tabs in the tabbed-browsing bar.
  • The reappearance of the optional read e-mail button for the customizable "Command" bar, or main toolbar.
  • The Web page zoom-in scaling feature adds a horizontal scroll bar automatically.
  • A global RSS feed settings dialog.

Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3 Downloads

  • Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3 for Windows Server 2003 Itanium Edition
  • Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3 for Windows Server 2003 SP1
  • Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3 for Windows XP SP2
  • Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3 (Windows x64 Editions)

    Additional Information

  • Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3 Release Notes
  • Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3 Support Page

    IE Homepage

    Update: The IE Homepage is now showing Beta 3.

     

    You cannot install Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3 over previously installed Internet Explorer 7 betas. To uninstall previous versions of Internet Explorer 7 refer to the uninstall directions below.

    Uninstalling previous beta versions of Internet Explorer 7 before installing Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3
    To uninstall a previous beta version of Internet Explorer 7 and return to Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP

    1. Click "Start," and then click "Control Panel."
    2. Click "Add or Remove Programs."
    3. Check "Show Updates" at the top of the dialog box.
    4. Scroll down the list and highlight the version of Internet Explorer 7 beta that you are running, and then click "Change/Remove." (If you are running Ineternet Explorer 7 Beta 2 Preview -- March 20 or later, it is not necessary to check "Show Updates.")
    5. Go here and select the appropriate version of Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3 that for your operating system.

    Update2: If you are still unable to uninstall additional guidance can be found on the IE Blog here.

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  • Posted Jun 29 2006, 07:25 AM by Josh Phillips

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    OpenSearch List wrote re: IE 7 Beta 3 Now Available
    on 07-20-2006 10:07 AM
    I know that tabs gets all the press, but I like the OpenSearch based toolbar.  If you go to http://www.opensearchlist.com you can easily customize and add searches of your own to the toolbar.  Or browse through the hundreds of provider searches already there.
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