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
- Click "Start," and then click "Control Panel."
- Click "Add or Remove Programs."
- Check "Show Updates" at the top of the dialog box.
- 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.")
- 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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Jun 29 2006, 07:25 AM
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