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    Vista x64 upgrade to Windows 7

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by enigma1944, Aug 19, 2009.

  1. enigma1944

    enigma1944 Notebook Geek

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    I now use Vista Home Premium x64 and have IE8 set up to work on both the 32bit and 64bit browser.

    I have purchased Windows 7 x64 to be released in October so my question is, after I load Windows 7 and remove Vista will I need set up the IE8 again.

    Thanks
     
    enigma1944, Aug 19, 2009
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    More likely yes when IE8 is official on Windows 7.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 19, 2009
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  3. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    You will *not* need to set up IE8 again as Windows 7 comes with the browser.
     
    Bog, Aug 19, 2009
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  4. dbam987

    dbam987 wicked-poster

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    IE8 is included with Windows 7, but I believe that just after you install Windows 7 it will ask you if you want any other browser to be installed as well (Firefox, Chrome, etc.). I'm not sure if that's just for the European Union or if it applies to the whole wide world.
     
    dbam987, Aug 19, 2009
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  5. Airblazer

    Airblazer Company Representative

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    Just for the EU..although it's not fully finalised yet.
    Stupid EU..if people want a different browser let them download it for christ's sake..
     
    Airblazer, Aug 20, 2009
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