IE9 Runner-up to IE8 as Top Browsers on Windows 7 Worldwide

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    IE9 Runner-up to IE8 as Top Browsers on Windows 7 Worldwide


    Posted: 30 Oct 2011

    It was only a matter of time, after all, but according to Microsoft estimates, Internet Explorer 9 could move into the runner-up position to its predecessor IE8 as the top browsers on Windows 7 in terms of usage share.

    Roger Capriotti, director, Internet Explorer Marketing reveals that the number of Windows 7 users relying on IE9 will get closer to those running IE8 as early as November 2011.

    Capriotti is basing the conclusion on the evolution of browser usage according to statistics from NetMarketshare.

    “It’s looking to be a good Halloween for developers. Windows 7 share continues to climb, and as early as next month, IE9 on Windows 7 could be the leading modern browser behind IE8,” Capriotti explained.
    IE9 Runner-up to IE8 as Top Browsers on Windows 7 Worldwide - Softpedia
    Posted By: JMH
    30 Oct 2011



  1. Posts : 2,588
    Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
       #1

    Hey, so people learned how to install it, thats great

    I am a big fan of IE now that it added some of those nice features. used to go by firefox, now I am strictly IE (I mean you have it anyway right?)
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  2. Posts : 795
    10 Home x64
       #2

    I use IE 9, but if someone used IE 8 I'd recommend they upgrade to anything, regardless if it's IE or not.
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  3. Posts : 761
    Windows 2000 5.0 Build 2195
       #3

    Used to be a Firefox user too, but once IE7 came out, it only got even better. For the sake of it though, I still have the latest versions of Firefox, Opera, and Safari; which I all use once in a while.
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    Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
       #4

    MadSupra354 said:
    I use IE 9, but if someone used IE 8 I'd recommend they upgrade to anything, regardless if it's IE or not.
    lol thats just great

    arkhi said:
    Used to be a Firefox user too, but once IE7 came out, it only got even better. For the sake of it though, I still have the latest versions of Firefox, Opera, and Safari; which I all use once in a while.
    I would be driven completely bonkers if this were my case. I may on a rare occasion find need for 2 browsers, but more and I can only see clutter.

    But safari is pretty useless for a windows based computer isn't it, as it lacked the speed of chrome, and the safety of firefox and IE? Its just ugly and makes me feel boxed in. o.0

    Only opinion folks, everyone prefers different
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    DustSailor said:
    I would be driven completely bonkers if this were my case. I may on a rare occasion find need for 2 browsers, but more and I can only see clutter.
    I agree. Though I agree with the original post about using different browsers once in a while, I uninstall them when I'm finished.
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  6. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #6

    I can't see the sense in running more than one browser and I'm more than happy with IE9.

    Mind you, it's bound to come top of the pile, if only for the fact that Microsoft has the lion's share of the market and most Windows users have been using Internet Explorer from getting their first computer.
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  7. Posts : 294
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #7

    The main reason I went back to IE8 after upgrading to IE9 is because some smartass at MS decided to remove the Search Engine bar. That bar is so useful when I'm not sure if I typed a word correctly.
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    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit Build 7600
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    0pTicaL said:
    The main reason I went back to IE8 after upgrading to IE9 is because some smartass at MS decided to remove the Search Engine bar. That bar is so useful when I'm not sure if I typed a word correctly.
    But... the search bar is integrated with the adress bar, just type in whatever you want to look for, it will process your query as the old search bar did before

    BTW, I also use IE9... not tat often as I do with Firefox (which is getting bulkier with every version...), but IE9 is really good, fast and safe... my only complain should be the lack of complements, lke the AdBlock Plus for firefox, it could be a great addition for IE9, tat could even make me switch to IE9 completely.
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  9. Posts : 2,588
    Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
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    FerchogtX said:
    BTW, I also use IE9... not tat often as I do with Firefox (which is getting bulkier with every version...), but IE9 is really good, fast and safe... my only complain should be the lack of complements, lke the AdBlock Plus for firefox, it could be a great addition for IE9, tat could even make me switch to IE9 completely.
    IE's add-on site is confusing, I think if microsoft spent more time and effort into that area (adding more add-ons; making it more user-friendly), it would gain a lot more positive reviews and even more people would switch to it.


    FerchogtX said:
    0pTicaL said:
    The main reason I went back to IE8 after upgrading to IE9 is because some smartass at MS decided to remove the Search Engine bar. That bar is so useful when I'm not sure if I typed a word correctly.
    But... the search bar is integrated with the adress bar, just type in whatever you want to look for, it will process your query as the old search bar did before
    He's right, and I think that makes it even better. You can choose your own search provider (google is popular, bing is the one that comes with the browser). There are internet options settings which effect wether or not IE 'guesses' what you are searching for, i.e. spelling suggestions
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