Internet Explorer 7 RC1 includes advancements in security and browsing experience for end users, functionality and compatibility for developers, and manageability for corporate network administrators. With this build, Microsoft has also made enhancements to the fit and finish of the user interface, completed CSS platform changes, added language support, and included an auto–uninstall feature in Setup, which automatically uninstalls prior betas of Internet Explorer 7, making installing the new build even easier.
Review the features below to see the advances that have been made to ease of use, security, and the development platform in Internet Explorer 7.
Makes everyday tasks easier
Simplified User Experience
Advanced Printing
Instant Search Box
Favorites Center
RSS Feeds
Tabbed Browsing
Quick Tabs
Tab Groups
Page Zoom
Dynamic security protection
ActiveX Opt–in
Security Status Bar
Phishing Filter
Cross–Domain Barriers
Delete Browsing History
Address Bar Protection
International Domain Name Anti–spoofing
URL Handling Security
Fix My Settings
Add–ons Disabled Mode
Features Unique to Windows Vista
The following features are available only with Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista:
Protected Mode
Parental Controls
Improved platform and manageability
CSS Improvements
Application Compatibility Toolkit
Alpha Channel in PNG
Group Policy Improvements
Internet Explorer Administration Kit
Improved AJAX Support
Open Search Extensions
RSS Platform
Platform Compatibility
System Requirements:
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000; Windows 95; Windows 98; Windows ME; Windows XP