Internet Explorer 9 Available now!

[galaxys]

Nothing yet, but I'll keep waiting for the update ....hopefully soon!

 

[smiths22]

i can't stand the font blurriness! apparently there is no way to disable it this time.

Turn on compatibility view for all web sites. Hit alt, Tools, Compatibility view settings, check the box for all websites. Restart the browser.

Font issue should be fixed.

Nop it didn't, but that's ok FF4 is here.

 

[Orbital Shark]

Well, after extensive use of IE9 I'm thinking that I'll be better off with Chrome or FF

The performance is complete poo! Even with Accelerated graphics turned off and Compatability mode on!

I don't have a bad system, 3GB 32Bit machine but runs everything else fine. I can even get Falout: New Vegas running (sluggish, but running) yet IE9 can't even perform with basic flash content (like games in facebook).

For years I've been a big fan of IE but until they sort out it's diabolical performance I wont be using it.

I may be planning to upgrade my Video hardware but I don't see why I'd need to just to use a poxy browser :mad2:

 

[oreo27]

So any news when this appears on Windows Updates?

 

[Orbital Shark]

Here's a quote from the MS Patch Mailing List

We're working to correct this miscommunication.

To be clear, IE9 RTW released to AU/WU today for IE9 Beta and RC users only. Only AU/WU machines with IE9 Beta or RC will see this update -- and it will be un-selected by default. Which is why there's no broad communications yet (perhaps there should have been).

For machines not managed by WSUS, SMS, or SCCM, IE9 is not yet available since we don't release pre-release content (or, in this case, specifically targeted updates to a subset of machines) to WSUS.

I can't speak to future release dates, but I encourage all admins to deploy the IE9 Blocker Toolkit to unmanaged machines where they need to block the installation of IE9 for AppCompat or testing reasons.

Source

Looks like Beta & RC users will get it first as test users of the original beta.

 

[oreo27]

Thanks for the info. I'm still thinking whether to deploy it in my Desktop. I have a multiple user environment and the other two users use IE frequently. I guess I'll wait for it to appear then. I'm sticking to IE8, which is what the users are used to.

 

[Orbital Shark]

IE8 is superb and really stable. If you're happy with it and can wait then I'd suggest you do just that

 

[unifex]

I have IE9 RC installed and up until now I have not seen the final or RTW on Windows Update.

 

[Tatletz]

I downloaded it from MS download centre. Works just fine and is realy much faster than it's predecessor. Can't understand as to why some guys are waiting for it to appear in WU?

 

[oreo27]

I downloaded it from MS download centre. Works just fine and is realy much faster the it's predecessor. Can't understand as to why some guys are waiting for it to appear in WU?

No idea. I honestly don't use IE at all and all my updates go through that channel. Force of habit I guess.

 

[jimbo45]

IE8 is superb and really stable. If you're happy with it and can wait then I'd suggest you do just that

Hi there
Agreed - about IE8 works fine.

Also when you install a Language pack and change the display language the IE8 menus also are displayed in the language you have selected.

IE9 menus are still in ENGLISH -- OK not a mega problem but some users would prefer to have the menus in their own language which IE8 does nicely- and IE8 doesn't need a separate language version either.

(This applies when you install additional language packs over say a Base English W7 install -- in the control panel you can then change the display languages etc to the one you have installed or want to use).

Cheers
jimbo

 

[indianacarnie]

Have IE9 installed. Don't think I've used it yet, but have had it installed for a little while now (version 9.0.8112.26421 64 bit edition, update version RTM KB 982861 ..... same information for 32 bit version) No problems as yet but as I said not even sure if I've used it. Doubtful if I will because Opera takes care of all I need , browser-wise.

 

[oreo27]

Well, through the usual Tuesday Windows Updates, comes Internet Explorer 9. I'm currently downloading it.

 

[Karln]

Well, through the usual Tuesday Windows Updates, comes Internet Explorer 9. I'm currently downloading it.

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I thought that was planned in jun.

 

[oreo27]

Well, through the usual Tuesday Windows Updates, comes Internet Explorer 9. I'm currently downloading it.

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I thought that was planned in jun.

Apparently not

 

[Mashed1316]

Yep, i got that update yesterday, via Windows Update! installed it, didn't use it, though.

 

[oreo27]

Well, apparently, it takes time to install. Now, it's stuck on 0% (Installing) for the past 20 minutes. LOL :huh:

 

[Orbital Shark]

I've had plenty of experience with updates that stay at 0% for ages...They soon jump to xx% but 20 mins is a long time. Might want to look at downloading the standalone installer from post #1

 

[oreo27]

I've had plenty of experience with updates that stay at 0% for ages...They soon jump to xx% but 20 mins is a long time. Might want to look at downloading the standalone installer from post #1

Well, here's something odd. I clicked "Stop Installation" and it proceeded to show that it succeeded. :shock:

After a required restart, I arrive at a pretty good browser. I might actually consider using IE. It's very, very snappy.

Posting this from IE.

 

[Orbital Shark]

I'm glad that it worked

As for why it completed but showing 0% that's a new 1 on me