Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows XP v8.0 RC 1 (freeware)

Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows XP v8.0 RC 1

This is the latest beta version of this software. The latest stable version is v8.0. Download the latest stable version.

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Internet Explorer has a new interface that shows more of each web page you visit. The streamlined tool bar makes it easier to add websites to your Favorites, search the web, clear your history, and access the other tasks and tools you use most. It also includes support for your favorite search providers. With the built-in search box, you can search the web at any time without having to open a search provider page.

Microsoft is also introducing lots of new features including tabbed browsing and RSS feeds.

User reviews	Show all reviews (12)
vyze 22 Mar 2009 22:59 Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows XP v8.0
"Microsoft Internet Explorer is the most popular web browser in the world" is like saying "Communism was the most popular political affilitation under the rule of Stalin and Chairman Mao." No it wasn't, they just didn't have a choice. Once again Microsoft is way behind the times in innovation, compatibility, reliance (unless if you like their 30% rate of fail for the xbox) and features. want a reliable browser? choose cruzapp.com or stainlessapp.com for some real innovation
lesgab 21 Mar 2009 7:02 Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows XP v8.0
Do not bother,if you arerunning with 64 bit,it is not supported. What is wrong with Microsoft? The answer can be this, "what is right."
lesgab 21 Mar 2009 7:01 Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows XP v8.0
Do notbother,if you arerunning with 64 bit,it is not supported. What is wrong with Microsoft? The answer can be this, "what is right."
thebox 20 Mar 2009 16:27 Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows XP v8.0
Downloaded this crap and hate it. Don't like all the questions it asks before you even get to play with it, Java Applets don't work and not everyone will know the switch to compatibility mode when they see a page alienated. After my quick dislike of IE8, I tried to restore to IE7, which in my eyes is the best IE out there, but not very successful in having it work properly. All my toolbars disappeared and their options were all greyed out. Plus it crashed my system. I say, stick with IE7, Firefox, Safari, Chrome or Opera. And when Windows 7 comes, delete IE8 A.S.A.P. and install any of my suggested browsers for safe and easy-to-use surfing.
pedrojim 20 Mar 2009 9:19 Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows XP v8.0
I have Vista, IE8 started shutting down immediately.IE8 NOT LISTED IN PROGRAM AND FEATURES, had to do a restore. IE 7 is great, leave IE8 alone!
Foxman 27 Jan 2009 19:45 Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows XP v8.0 RC 1
I installed IE8 and it locked up my XP Pro computer (blue screen of death). I had to go in to the safe mode and use system restore to get my PC running again. I re-installed IE7 and will continue to use Firefox as my main browser.
Foxman 27 Jan 2009 19:44 Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows XP v8.0 RC 1
I installed IE8 and it locked up my XP Pro computer (blue screen of death). I had to go in to the safe mode and use system restore to get my PC running again. I re-installed IE7 and will continue to use Firefox as my main browser.
wiimatrix 27 Jan 2009 15:17 Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows XP v8.0 RC 1
Nothing that new,not exactly fresh!.Still slow in my eyes.
mRNoviZ 02 Oct 2006 5:09 Internet Explorer v7.0.5700.6 RC1
Pretty good.
zridling 25 Aug 2006 19:52 Internet Explorer v7.0.5700.6 RC1
Not sure either of you have actually used IE7. There's some pretty incredible features in it that Firefox hasn't even thought of, much less extended. It also brings in some nifty new keyboard shortcuts.
playmast 05 Feb 2006 1:16 Internet Explorer v7 Beta 2 Preview
Agree with MALCDOGG above...still playing catch-up with FireFox
malcdogg 01 Feb 2006 13:26 Internet Explorer v7 Beta 2 Preview
Still not as good a Firefox. I don't think it ever will be. Looks nice though, and is an improvement over IE6.