Internet Explorer 7?

[djxstream]

I know you may ask why, but I want to try and use Win7 as my main computer here at work and we use a ticketing software thats all web based (BMC its called) and is about where i spend half my time and I just can't get that sucker to work properly in IE8. Whether its IE8 on my XP SP3 machine or on the newly installed Windows 7 machine. Tried Comparability Mode within IE8, tried Developer Tools to change it to IE7 mode..it gives "error on page" and doesnt load the bottom part of the page.

So i downloaded IE7 from MS and the install halts saying its not supported on this OS version.

Any help to get IE7 loaded on windows 7 would be ideal!

Before you ask, the software does not work in Chrome, Firefox or Opera.

 

[garysgold]

Hello djxstream,

Welcome to the Seven Forums.

Have you tried installing IE7 in compatabiltiy mode (Vista RTM) and run as administrator?

Gary

 

[djxstream]

no avail, same error. thanks

 

[d0od]

Have you tried Firefox with it's IE addon?

Just a suggestion

 

[johngalt]

I don't think you can get IE 7 installed on W7.

 

[davehc]

I have read that IE7 portable, can be used within Windows 7. I know nothing about it, but I believe it can come up with a few bugs. Here is one link I found.
All RapidShare Collection: Portable Internet Explorer 7.0 ( IE7 Portable )

 

[djxstream]

thanks for all your suggestions:

IE7 portable wouldn't even load in Windows 7

Firefox 3.05 w/ IE Tab and the sites host added to the site filter option, so that it automaticlly goes to IE: it loaded the splash screen then crashed firefox at the logon screen.

and i just tired Maxthon2 as suggested by an employee here. It's an IE based browser, but I guess it uses the IE core that's on the machine rather then it's own. As it worked perfectly with the site in my XP machine, but same exact error on the Windows 7 build.

Anyone know a 3rd party browser that uses IE7 or 6 as it's core regardless of what's installed by MS?

 

[davehc]

Avant? I have it as a second browser. Quite a lot of options to set up but once done it is very smooth.

 

[djxstream]

no dice =(

i even tried with this addon in IE7 mode

Avant Browser • View topic • Avant switch between IE7 and IE8 beta

looks like my options are dwindling down to a XP virtual machine w/ IE6 or 7 installed.

 

[johngalt]

You can try this - Internet Explorer 7 running side by side with IE6. (standalone) | TredoSoft

Or this - Download details: IE App Compat VHD

 

[djxstream]

ie7 & ie6 standalone installs from that site Tredosoft both wouldn't load..and i think may have broke my IE8 now...it wont open anymore

and the 2nd link you put above was what i was thinking, the virtual pc w/ XP

also came across this, My DebugBar | IETester / HomePage
i'm not using it for what its intended for but it loaded however pop ups dont work =( the site thinks im runnig a pop up blocker

i want to thank everyone for their help, however i think this is a lost cause.

 

[Mark]

Do a system restore to go back to a time before the install, I tried the stand alone install as well and I had the same problem plus I lost the control panel and I couldn't open computer properties, so you will need to find system restore in the start menu, sorry I didn't post the results earlier I forgot all about it.

 

[johngalt]

IETEster was on my list to add to the post but somehow I forgot about it when making the post cause I found that other one....

 

[nznick]

Windows 7 working with IE7 (running virtually in the native OS) and IE8

Downlaoad Windows Virtual PC Beta + Windows XP Mode Beta
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx

Install both on Windows 7

Download IE Collection
Final Builds Site - Internet Explorer Collection

Install IECollection on windows XP virtual

Under Start>All Programs>Windows Virtual PC>Windows XP Virtual Applications will appear a shortcut to IEcollection to run your IE7.

TOO EASY!

See attachment for sceenshot

 

[kaalen]

Mate... you rock! You probably just saved me from hours of web development pain.

 

[brad13x]

My DebugBar | IETester / Browser Compatibility Check for Internet Explorer Versions from 5.5 to 9

 

[rumburak]

Or "You can't install Internet Explorer 7 but you can run it inside Internet Explorer 8 ".
Seen here

 

[eddowii]

Yeah, I really need this info.