Alternative browser alongside I.E. ??


  1. Jayen4
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    Windows 7 Home Premium
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    Alternative browser alongside I.E. ??


    Hi all , not been here for a while.....

    At certain times (and when I visit some sites) , I get badgered to install Google Chrome...

    Now , can I install an alternative browser such as Chrome, whereby I can keep I.E. and switch between the different browsers ?..... a sort of 'dual boot' for the browsers.... I would like to do this as a means of checking out different (better ?) browsers , but have the option to revert to the original , if I so choose....... Any recommendations for a good browser ??

    Is this possible and if so how would I download and install this , please ??

    * As a side note.... Is there now an 'SP2' version of W7??

    My machine is Windows 7 and (I think) I.E. 11 ....
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  3. Ranger4
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit sp1
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    I use Opera & IE11 which I have done for years & have never had a problem. Normally you would only one of them at a time. Opera can be downloaded from this website. Just install it as you would any other software. I have both browser short cuts located on the Task Bar for quick & easy opening.

    Browser | Download Free | Fast Safe Web Browser | Opera


    No there is no "SP2" version of W7, still only SP1.
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  4. JoWazzoo
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    Windows 7 Pro 64
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    No problem. Just download and install. Run which one you want. Just be aware there might be a tug of war in setting the default browser.

    I run:

    Chrome
    IE
    Firefox
    Palemoon and
    Cliqz

    Quite impressed with the latter. Based on Firefox Quantum it is much faster. Has lotsa built-in privacy goodies. And a built-in Search function which is ultra fast.
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  6. mrjimphelps
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    Linux Mint 18.2 xfce 64-bit (VMWare host) / Windows 8.1 Pro 32-bit (VMWare guest)
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    I vote for the latest version of Firefox.

    Firefox is my first choice, Opera is my second choice.
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  7. Snick
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    Win 10 x64, Linux Lite, Win 7 x64, BlackArch, & Kali
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    My first choice is Firefox as well. Quantum rocks!
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  8. torchwood
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    W7 home premium 32bit/W7HP 64bit/w10 tp insider ring
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    Me i prefer
    Palemoon - then Waterfox, both x64 ops, i do find that PM is a lot more customizable privacy settings wise, even more so if you know off and use about:config

    Anyway you are not limited to a single browser

    Roy
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