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Microsoft keeps prompting me to upgrade to IE9 but I'm apprehensive that I may experience a pile of problems if I do so.
I am running Win7 Ultimate 64 bit with IE8. This was a clean install on a homebuilt pc. My a/v is Avast.
So - appreciate advice on what to do: Should I forget it or install it from Windows Updates? What kind of problems should I expect to have during the install?
Will I have problems with the other common applications I use such as Malwarebytes, CCleaner, IOBit, Adobe, Wise Disk Cleaner, etc.?
I'd appreciate any advice and comments I can get.
Thanks,
Bob
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by mchainmchain - 6/29/12 9:09 PM
In Reply to: I would say yes by Jimmy Greystone
+1 
The average user of computing systems (non-IT folk) should need to realize that their computing experience, and the quality of it, is largely dependent on the quality and type of programs they choose to run, and also on the decisions they make, particularly on what type of programs they install.
If working in a corporate environment, that computing environment should be, and often is, set up to conduct the work and tasks necessary to ensure and increase profits and productivity in that environment.
IT people are tasked with creating that environment with the highest level of security where they can, and do not have the time or money to waste on registry cleaners, download enhancers, etcetera.
If the average user could model their environment more closely to the business environment by ensuring they had the latest secure versions of the programs they choose to install and run on their systems, and get rid of the stuff not needed, then the need for support from us might be a little less.
Much as Microsoft has been maligned in the past, you do not think that some sort of allowance or leeway has been made for a system, by design, to work perfectly well even if the registry is not in perfect shape?
1.) Decision making on what is installed and run on your system should be modeled more closely to the corporate environment. Example: A student needs to be able to surf the 'net to write a term paper. A lawyer needs to have the tools necessary to research the law and present the best defense possible.
2.) Using your computer like an old-fashioned telephone, (dial-rotary land line) is just simply not going to get it done in this day and age. You are responsible for what goes on your computer, and you are responsible (you are your own IT staff) for your own security. No one else really is.
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All Yes answers, and one from me
by MarkFlax 
- 6/30/12 3:48 AM
In Reply to: Should I download IE9 by classicride72
But my post is about the other titles you mentioned.
IOBit and Wise Disk Cleaner. Both registry cleaners and I know IOBit is an optimizer as well. I assume Wise Disk Cleaner tells you it is too.
The regulars in these forums don't recommend them, nor any optimizers or registry cleaners. The posts we see where problems have been caused by such utilities deleting the wrong registry key or changing the wrong key value, tell us to stay away.
Mark
Not sure System Restore is required.
by MarkFlax - 7/6/12 2:41 PM
In Reply to: Should I download IE9 by sam_com
It is certainly always a good idea although Windows 7 always creates one anyway before installing any Windows Updates.
But in this case all the user has to do is uninstall the Windows Update that installs IE9 and IE8 will be restored.
Mark
Should I download IE9
by classicride72 - 7/7/12 5:00 PM
In Reply to: Not sure System Restore is required. by MarkFlax
Mark - Thanks for the tip and thanks to all others who replied.
Bob
For those with IE9 problems
by MarkFlax - 7/8/12 3:00 AM
In Reply to: Re: IE 9 by Steven Limbrick
try disabling all add-ons, then reintroducing them one at a time until the culprit rogue add-on is identified, then leave that disabled or delete it.
Mark
Ideally, Install SP1 To Win7 BEFORE Installing IE9
by Grif Thomas - 9/3/12 5:31 PM
In Reply to: Downloading updates after clean Windows 7 install by classicride72
If you install IE9 before installing SP1 and other updates, then you will be unable to uninstall IE9 without removing the service pack.. If you install IE9 AFTER SP1, then you can easily uninstall IE9 should you not like it.
Hope this helps.
Grif
Install SP1 to Win7 before installing IE9
by classicride72 - 9/12/12 7:27 PM
In Reply to: Ideally, Install SP1 To Win7 BEFORE Installing IE9 by Grif Thomas
Griff: I understand what you mean about installing IE9 but I did a lousy job posing my real question.
There will be a bunch of updates to download, including SP1, when I reinstall Windows 7. When I install the updates for Win7 should I make SP1 the LAST update to install or does it make any difference as long as I install all of them before installing IE9?
Thanks.................Bob
When I Perform A Clean Install Of Win7...
by Grif Thomas - 9/13/12 5:39 PM
In Reply to: Install SP1 to Win7 before installing IE9 by classicride72
...If SP1 has not been pre-installed, the first thing I do is download and run this "preparatory" update before attempting the SP1 installation. Although it's not always needed, I find it easier to simply install this before running the SP1 install.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2533552/en-US
Next, I download and install SP1 using the downloadable FULL offline installer file.. SP1 is inclusive of all the updates prior to the service pack and it's not required to install them first.. After the service pack is installed and the computer is restarted, I then run Windows Updates to make sure all the updates are there, THEN I install IE9 last.. Once IE9 is installed, I run Windows Updates again because there will be more updates for the new version of Internet Explorer..
And finally, I run Windows Updates one more time.. You'd be surprised that there will be more updates needed.
But as to your question, it's not really important if you want to install Windows Updates before installing Service Pack 1.. It just takes longer.. And YES, be sure to install IE9 last.
Hope this helps.
Grif
When I perform a clean install of Win7
by classicride72 - 9/14/12 8:12 PM
In Reply to: When I Perform A Clean Install Of Win7... by Grif Thomas
Grif:
What a great answer, especially because you added some information I hadn't thought about such as the "preparatory" update before attempting the SP1 install.
When I read your answer in context, it seems you are advising that I install SP1 first, and then make sure I get all the remaining updates before attempting an IE9 install so I'll sure follow your advice.
Thanks again. I really appreciate your help.
Bob
Of Course, You Could Simply Follow These Instructions
by Grif Thomas - 9/13/12 5:41 PM
In Reply to: Install SP1 to Win7 before installing IE9 by classicride72
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2505743
Hope this helps.
Grif
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