Should I download IE7 beta 2?

Syxx_Killer · 04-26-06, 08:48 AM

I'm REALLY getting tired of having Firefox crash all the time. I have 1.5.0.2. I've been using Firefox since 1.3. I like the browser but it crashes SO much. Every time it updates I hope it will be fixed. The crashing seemed to start one 1.5 hit the scene. It doesn't seem to matter how much I uninstall and reinstall. Anyway, how is IE7 beta 2 coming? I'm a bit apprehensive to download a beta. Does anyone know when the final build of IE7 will be available? One thing I noticed while looking at it yesterday was that it said to uninstall IE7 beta 1 if you have it installed. I don't have it, but do I have to uninstall IE6? I thought you couldn't uninstall IE? IE makes me nervous when uninstalling it, because the last time I tried it (on my old WinME machine), the whole computer screwed up. Granted I just thought I had fixed it after a homepage hijack, but I still don't see how it would have messed up. All I did was try to repair it. I'm thinking I may just wait until the final version of IE7 before I download it.

Ducimus · 04-26-06, 08:52 AM

You know i rarely have Firefox crash, and im using 1.0.7.

I have noticed a few crash's lately though, but ive noticed something. It's alawys when accessing MSN / microsoft related web content. Personnaly i think MS has upgraded some of their web features or something, and as a result, either intentionally or unintentionally firefox isn't liking it.

Regardless, i personnaly wouldnt ever go back to IE unless someone held a gun to my head. Any version of IE has so many intrusion point's into your computer its sickening. Sure, firefox isnt the gem it used to be. Web campaigning to use firefox ensured that (got the attention of malcious code writers), but it still a heck of a lot safer the IE.

Happy Times · 04-26-06, 08:59 AM

I agree with Ducimus.

All my friends working with computers and are real pros say that Firefox is the best option for a normal PC user.

Syxx_Killer · 04-26-06, 09:26 AM

FF 1.0.7 was the last version of FF that ran stable on my system. FF will crash anytime, anywhere for me. It can be here at Subsim or one of the other forums I visit.

kiwi_2005 · 04-26-06, 09:31 AM

try Opera 8 or Opera 9 beta

Happy Times · 04-26-06, 09:33 AM

Or you might have catched something? :hmm:

Syxx_Killer · 04-26-06, 09:39 AM

I tried Opera 9 just the other day. I thought it sounded good. Turns out, I still like FF better. Opera didn't run some flash sites as well as FF.

Speaking of which, does anyone ever have any flash problems with FF? Sometimes they seem like they are out of sync or something on FF. Take Kubota's website for instance. When I use the flash version and look at one of their tractors, the flash doesn't line up with my mouse. Maybe those with FF could try it. I think this only started when FF 1.5 came out. Does the site work for you guys running FF? Be sure to use the flash version of the site.

http://www.kubota.com

Another thing with FF, I have Quicktime installed, yet when I go to sites that use it, I still get the message that I need to download it. Why does that happen?

I just completely reinstalled FF again. I delete the FF folder in Program Files, so maybe that will help it to run better. I'm gonna keep my fingers crossed.

XabbaRus · 04-26-06, 10:53 AM

I can't get Flash to work at all with FF.

When I go to any flash site it says I need to install the plugin so I click on the message and it searches for the need plugin, when I click install it tries and then gives me the install failed message.

When I choose manual install it sends me to Macromedia's download page, I click the download button but I get the "This page can't be found message." It's like the page doesn't exist.

I use FF and haven't had any crashes unless I have about 20 tabs open at the same time..

FF's security options are simpler...IE is more complex.

Gizzmoe · 04-26-06, 10:29 PM

Try this link:
http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/...nguage=English

Sharkstooth · 04-27-06, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syxx_Killer

I'm REALLY getting tired of having Firefox crash all the time. I have 1.5.0.2. I've been using Firefox since 1.3. I like the browser but it crashes SO much. Every time it updates I hope it will be fixed. The crashing seemed to start one 1.5 hit the scene. It doesn't seem to matter how much I uninstall and reinstall. Anyway, how is IE7 beta 2 coming? I'm a bit apprehensive to download a beta. Does anyone know when the final build of IE7 will be available? One thing I noticed while looking at it yesterday was that it said to uninstall IE7 beta 1 if you have it installed. I don't have it, but do I have to uninstall IE6? I thought you couldn't uninstall IE? IE makes me nervous when uninstalling it, because the last time I tried it (on my old WinME machine), the whole computer screwed up. Granted I just thought I had fixed it after a homepage hijack, but I still don't see how it would have messed up. All I did was try to repair it. I'm thinking I may just wait until the final version of IE7 before I download it.

I had ie7 beta1, and it was fine for first 2 months, then started goin beserk on me. I uninstalled it, and installed ie7 2-----and it made ie71 look good. Windows slam shut, links won't open....etc.
---you don't need to uninstall ie6 if u install ie7.

I think the final ie7 might be great, but for now....its rather buggy.

Syxx_Killer · 04-27-06, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharkstooth

I had ie7 beta1, and it was fine for first 2 months, then started goin beserk on me. I uninstalled it, and installed ie7 2-----and it made ie71 look good. Windows slam shut, links won't open....etc.
---you don't need to uninstall ie6 if u install ie7.

I think the final ie7 might be great, but for now....its rather buggy.

That's what I was afraid of. Thanks.

Thanks, Gizzmoe, for the link. I reinstalled Flash from that location yesterday and it doesn't seem to have changed anything. I uninstalled, then reinstalled.

XabbaRus · 04-27-06, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gizzmoe

Try this link:
http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/...nguage=English

That's the site I'm directed to and that link doesn't work.

I get "Serve cannot be found"

IE6 was able to install it. Firewall is configured properly.

In fact if I turn off FW for a few seconds it still doesn't work.

kiwi_2005 · 04-27-06, 06:58 PM

Quote:

I had ie7 beta1, and it was fine for first 2 months, then started goin beserk on me. I uninstalled it, and installed ie7 2-----and it made ie71 look good. Windows slam shut, links won't open....etc.
---you don't need to uninstall ie6 if u install ie7.

I think the final ie7 might be great, but for now....its rather buggy.

Yea it is, i deleted it practically for the same reasons. Opera is a good browser & is improving on every build.

Onkel Neal · 04-27-06, 07:22 PM

I'm trying IE7 on one of my computers, looks like it hoses stuff worse than FF.

If you have IE7, does the Tanksim link in the top right work? I click on it and nothing happens.

Onkel Neal · 04-27-06, 07:44 PM

Wow, and when I try to visit my Raiders new site, IE7 crashes!
http://www.raidernews.com/

Not very encouraging for Microsoft (or web designers who have real jobs and lives

)

04-26-06, 08:48 AM	#1
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Should I download IE7 beta 2? I'm REALLY getting tired of having Firefox crash all the time. I have 1.5.0.2. I've been using Firefox since 1.3. I like the browser but it crashes SO much. Every time it updates I hope it will be fixed. The crashing seemed to start one 1.5 hit the scene. It doesn't seem to matter how much I uninstall and reinstall. Anyway, how is IE7 beta 2 coming? I'm a bit apprehensive to download a beta. Does anyone know when the final build of IE7 will be available? One thing I noticed while looking at it yesterday was that it said to uninstall IE7 beta 1 if you have it installed. I don't have it, but do I have to uninstall IE6? I thought you couldn't uninstall IE? IE makes me nervous when uninstalling it, because the last time I tried it (on my old WinME machine), the whole computer screwed up. Granted I just thought I had fixed it after a homepage hijack, but I still don't see how it would have messed up. All I did was try to repair it. I'm thinking I may just wait until the final version of IE7 before I download it.

04-26-06, 08:59 AM	#3
Happy Times Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 2,950 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I agree with Ducimus. All my friends working with computers and are real pros say that Firefox is the best option for a normal PC user. __________________

04-26-06, 09:31 AM	#5
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	try Opera 8 or Opera 9 beta __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

04-26-06, 09:33 AM	#6
Happy Times Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 2,950 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Or you might have catched something? :hmm: __________________

04-26-06, 10:53 AM	#8
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I can't get Flash to work at all with FF. When I go to any flash site it says I need to install the plugin so I click on the message and it searches for the need plugin, when I click install it tries and then gives me the install failed message. When I choose manual install it sends me to Macromedia's download page, I click the download button but I get the "This page can't be found message." It's like the page doesn't exist. I use FF and haven't had any crashes unless I have about 20 tabs open at the same time.. FF's security options are simpler...IE is more complex. __________________

04-26-06, 08:52 AM	#2
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	You know i rarely have Firefox crash, and im using 1.0.7. I have noticed a few crash's lately though, but ive noticed something. It's alawys when accessing MSN / microsoft related web content. Personnaly i think MS has upgraded some of their web features or something, and as a result, either intentionally or unintentionally firefox isn't liking it. Regardless, i personnaly wouldnt ever go back to IE unless someone held a gun to my head. Any version of IE has so many intrusion point's into your computer its sickening. Sure, firefox isnt the gem it used to be. Web campaigning to use firefox ensured that (got the attention of malcious code writers), but it still a heck of a lot safer the IE.

04-26-06, 09:26 AM	#4
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	FF 1.0.7 was the last version of FF that ran stable on my system. FF will crash anytime, anywhere for me. It can be here at Subsim or one of the other forums I visit.

04-26-06, 09:39 AM	#7
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	I tried Opera 9 just the other day. I thought it sounded good. Turns out, I still like FF better. Opera didn't run some flash sites as well as FF. Speaking of which, does anyone ever have any flash problems with FF? Sometimes they seem like they are out of sync or something on FF. Take Kubota's website for instance. When I use the flash version and look at one of their tractors, the flash doesn't line up with my mouse. Maybe those with FF could try it. I think this only started when FF 1.5 came out. Does the site work for you guys running FF? Be sure to use the flash version of the site. http://www.kubota.com Another thing with FF, I have Quicktime installed, yet when I go to sites that use it, I still get the message that I need to download it. Why does that happen? I just completely reinstalled FF again. I delete the FF folder in Program Files, so maybe that will help it to run better. I'm gonna keep my fingers crossed.

04-26-06, 10:29 PM	#9
Gizzmoe Silent Hunter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 3,668 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Try this link: http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/...nguage=English

04-27-06, 07:22 PM	#14
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	I'm trying IE7 on one of my computers, looks like it hoses stuff worse than FF. If you have IE7, does the Tanksim link in the top right work? I click on it and nothing happens.

04-27-06, 07:44 PM	#15
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Wow, and when I try to visit my Raiders new site, IE7 crashes! http://www.raidernews.com/ Not very encouraging for Microsoft (or web designers who have real jobs and lives )

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