IE7 or IE8 Pro

[lsufrontier]

Hi can someone explain to me what IE7 Pro is? Is there also an IE8 Pro? Would the IE7 Pro be better than normal IE8? Thanks

 

[pillainp]

IE7Pro is an addon to IE that gives you a lot of added functionality, scuh as ad blocking through filter lists, mouse gesture support, etc.

As far as I know (I hate internet acronyms such as AFAIK), there is no IE8Pro.

IE7Pro has evolved to support IE8 as well, though it originally started out as an effort to enable IE7 to match other browsers' capabilities.

It is a very worthwhile adition to IE7/8.

 

[DarkRhystar]

IE7Pro has evolved to support IE8 as well, though it originally started out as an effort to enable IE7 to match other browsers' capabilities.

It is a very worthwhile adition to IE7/8.

Basically this means you should use IE8 with the IE7 Pro Extension.

I really wish they'd just rename it to IE Pro.

 

[twick]

I used it for a while. I'm guessing you already know this, but Opera browser | Faster & safer internet | Free download Opera is much better. I think IE7Pro worked with IE8. It was quite a while ago, though.

 

[lsufrontier]

Ok thanks for your help

 

[whs]

I used it for a while. I'm guessing you already know this, but Opera browser | Faster & safer internet | Free download Opera is much better. I think IE7Pro worked with IE8. It was quite a while ago, though.

I use Opera because I like some of it's function. But calling it faster than IE8 is stretching it. IE8 is still my default because it gives me the least trouble (and I also tried FF, Safari, Chrome and a few others).

 

[Greg S]

As far as I know (I hate internet acronyms such as AFAIK)
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You're in good company, I hate them too! I also hate it when people scold users for typing in all caps. Their excuse, that's considered shouting. Who care's, I know I don't. I've never found the inventor of that emily post on Internet all caps shouting rule either,lol

 

[Digerati]

I used it for a while. I'm guessing you already know this, but Opera browser | Faster & safer internet | Free download Opera is much better.

I am always amazed and puzzled when alternative browser users just have to enter a thread for another opportunistic bash at IE (or MS) to plug (defend!) their alternatives when it has nothing to do with the topic or the OP's question, and adds no value, that I can see, to the discussion.

This thread is not about Opera. It is not even about Internet Explorer! It is about IE7Pro. Let's please stick to the topic.

I really wish they'd just rename it to IE Pro.

That's not going to happen. There was a push to do that in the past, but someone already has the name, and domain. But more importantly, IE7Pro's extensive feature set (except for spell check) is less needed in IE8, and may signal the demise of any chance of future development. A look at all the spam on the IE7Pro Forum would suggest they have lost interest. In fact, according to this wiki page, all development has stopped.

I've been using IE7Pro for over 3 years, and when IE8 came out, that was the one plug-in I installed. However, I really only use it for one purpose - the real-time, in-line spell checker and have most other features disabled. The crash recovery feature used to work well with IE7, but I disable it on IE8 systems to avoid conflicts with IE8's own very capable crash recovery program.

IE7Pro has evolved to support IE8 as well, though it originally started out as an effort to enable IE7 to match other browsers' capabilities.

Ummm, sorry, but no it wasn't. IE7Pro is over 3 years old. Most of IE7Pro's features were NOT included natively in other browsers. Some of the features were available as plug-ins and add-ons, other features were unique to IE7Pro, and others were just enhancements to existing features.

Would the IE7 Pro be better than normal IE8?

Let's make sure we understand IE7Pro is just an add-on feature set. It does not replace IE. My advice is to try it. If you don't like it, it does uninstall cleanly.

 

[whs]

This thread is not about Opera. It is not even about Internet Explorer! It is about IE7Pro. Let's please stick to the topic.

Are you the new drill Sergent making the rules?

 

[Digerati]

I don't have a problem with your post, whs. But FTR, I am not new, neither is the rule to keep threads on topic and avoid running them off on tangents for personal agendas.

 

[FZ21Z]

To be fair, the title, although lacking a question mark, could be perceived to be a question, to which a lot of people would answer, myself included, neither.

 

[Digerati]

@lsufrontier - I hope your questions were answered. Please keep us posted and let us know what you think of IE7Pro. If using with IE8, I recommend disabling IE7Pro's Crash Recovery. If not using IE8, you should be! It is more secure and stable than IE7. Once IE7Pro is installed and running, you should forget its there - until you misspell a word in a text box.
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...the title, although lacking a question mark, could be perceived to be a question

Well, this a technical forum where people come for facts and answers to their questions. Titles should probably be thought of as "Subjects" rather than a 4 word summary of the entire post. pillainp, in his "message" asked specific questions:

Hi can someone explain to me what IE7 Pro is? Is there also an IE8 Pro? Would the IE7 Pro be better than normal IE8?

He did not ask anything about alternatives to IE, or what anyone else used. And I note with question marks too - so "could be perceived", I think, does not apply!

Any one can tout their favorite browser, word processor, OS, CPU, or whatever. I've got no problem with that - if that is what the OP wants to know about.

And for the record - I have been honored by the site with their Seven Guru badge but I am not on staff and I don't speak for the site. Same with my MVP, as should be obvious with my endorsement of IE7Pro. I just "work" forums and would have skimmed past the alternative browser sentence and not paid attention if it had not ended with,

Opera is much better.

 

[lsufrontier]

Hey thanks very much for all the advice. I tried it out and didn't really find it necessary so i just unistalled it. I have also used Firefox and Chrome but ended up going back to using IE8. Firefox had too many add-ons and things to worry about and Chrome was very basic. IE8 may not be quite as fast but I wouldn't call it slow. There is hardly even a difference unless your looking for one. Thanks again

 

[Jacee]

I use IE7 pro on all three of my computers with IE 8. The only thing I don't like is the mini download manager, which I have unchecked in IE7 pro preferences.

 

[whs]

And for the record - I have been honored by the site with their Seven Guru badge but I am not on staff and I don't speak for the site. Same with my MVP, as should be obvious with my endorsement of IE7Pro. I just "work" forums and would have skimmed past the alternative browser sentence and not paid attention if it had not ended with,

No comment. I can only shake my head.

 

[Jacee]

Off topic .... group hug?

Okay, back to your regularily scheduled program

 

[Digerati]

I use IE7 pro on all three of my computers with IE 8. The only thing I don't like is the mini download manager, which I have unchecked in IE7 pro preferences.

Yeah, I disabled that too. And mouse gestures. All I really use is spell checker, ad blocker (though I don't think it effective), and the form filler, and that's not all that consistent. The Accu-Weather plug in is nice.

@whs - I added that to ensure there was no "perception" I was speaking for the staff, or that I was supporting IE because I am an MS MVP - for neither is true. I should have said it that way.

 

[Jacee]

Ad Blocker works for me. You could also try "Homer"

 

[Digerati]

Homer, if you mean this Homer is cool - but it is not really an adblocker. I've done some beta testing for them. Homer tosses up an image of your choice when your browser attempts to display something from an entry in the hosts file.

 

[Jacee]

That's the one. Some 'banner' ads are obnoxious and Homer blocks them.