rajputwarrior Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 maybe it's just me, but for the past two days setting up computers at work, all the XP machines, when you go to windows update, IE7 is no longer there, not even as an optional update. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhon Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 maybe it's just me, but for the past two days setting up computers at work, all the XP machines, when you go to windows update, IE7 is no longer there, not even as an optional update. Same also. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy_tho Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Yes. Wonder why? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_ Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Excuse me while I go cheer. I hate Internet Explorer 7 on Windows XP. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshalus Veteran Posted February 22, 2007 Veteran Share Posted February 22, 2007 I noticed that the other day too. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeFu84 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I thought this was only me. Noticed it at work the other day also. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
primexx Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 if it's permanent it's a HUGE mistake on MS's part. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajputwarrior Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 if it's permanent it's a HUGE mistake on MS's part. the main reason this browser will be able to see marketshare because it's a windows update, though A LOT of people hate IE7, and i mean A LOT Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy1 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 A LOT of people hate IE7, and i mean A LOT And they're already using Firefox, so... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillz Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 IE7 should remain a forced update only because of its improved security and web standards. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyJ Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 IE7 should remain a forced update only because of its improved security and web standards. I agree. If only because of the many people who are 'happily' browsing the web without a care in the world and potentialy pick up all kinds of nasty stuff in the process, simply because they are ( completely ) ignorant of online security. This will at least offer them a bit more security. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajputwarrior Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 I agree. If only because of the many people who are 'happily' browsing the web without a care in the world and potentialy pick up all kinds of nasty stuff in the process, simply because they are ( completely ) ignorant of online security. This will at least offer them a bit more security. what you say is true, but because of those people, i have a job :) I make money of off windows incompetance (kidding, seriously, don't want be to flamed to death, not trying to troll). But yeah, i think it shouild be optional if anything. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3thal Veteran Posted February 22, 2007 Veteran Share Posted February 22, 2007 It should've been an optional download instead of critical all along. Having said that, let me go have some fun with IE7 and the amazing add-ons that are available, e.g IE7pro. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 IE7 should remain a forced update only because of its improved security and web standards. They should just have a big 'IE6 update' that is really just IE7 with an IE6 interface :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazX_Napalm Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 IE7 is now in the Optional Downloads. If you are on an AD network, there is an IE7 Download Blocker that the IT Admin could enforce. This removes the IE7 entry in updates. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_ Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 They should just have a big 'IE6 update' that is really just IE7 with an IE6 interface :p Agreed. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deciever Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Finally they made one smart move. I think the reasons are simple. 1) Businesses- IE7 can and has caused so many issues in business environments running apps that need IE6 2) Consumers- Once again lots of software not liking IE7 3) IE7 does not always install right and can cause certain sites not to do properly and only removing fixes it atm. Or that is how it was a week or so ago So for now I have been removing on every PC I work on. If the customers wants it back fine but I strictly warn against it for all businesses, unless they can first verify their programs are compatiable(aka does not need IE6) If programmers weren't so lazy these days we would not have all these dependancies. Or would it be more correct in saying there are too many lazy programmers. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahfunaki Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 this makes me happy... i have had nothing but issues with the computers that have ie7 on them... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
madnuke Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I know why, at work we have seen at least 20 machines complete windows update and then to fall down on the restart. This can be annoying when you've just completed a full reload of windows with drivers, software, activating windows. We came to the conclusion that it was IE7 ruining some installs, some were fine but others had to just be reloaded again as XP was trashed and BSoDing on restart in a loop. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolCatBad Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 It would have been so much easier (and cheaper) to just consult with the Maxthon or Avant guys. MS have such an intense "fortress" mentality. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian M. Veteran Posted February 22, 2007 Veteran Share Posted February 22, 2007 I think theyre just trying to make our lives as difficult as possible. Yes, like everyone else, IE7 is ridiculous, and has way too many bugs for a commercial browser, but its still a damn sight better than IE6 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiwai Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 (edited) the main reason this browser will be able to see marketshare because it's a windows update, though A LOT of people hate IE7, and i mean A LOT Ah yes, alot of people, meaning you and your boyfriend. What the hell is wrong with IE 7? Firefox is a memory leaking, crash prone POS when compared to IE 7, and don't get me started about it running on Windows Vista! Edited February 22, 2007 by kaiwai Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillz Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Ah yes, alot of people, meaning you and your boyfriend.What the hell is wrong with IE 7? Firefox is a memory leaking, crash prone POS when compared to IE 7, and don't get my started about it running on Windows Vista! I think it will take quite a bit of time before people are used to the new interface of IE7. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electronic Punk Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 It was never a forced install anyway it always prompted didn't it? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillz Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 It was never a forced install anyway it always prompted didn't it? Yes, but it was automatically downloaded as a critical update. Now, it just appears as an optional update. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/540874-ie7-removed-from-windows-update/#findComment-588341609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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