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Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 Gets No Love from Microsoft

Written by IT News on 3:17 AM

By: Marius Oiaga, Technology News Editor

Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 gets no love from Microsoft. The first taste successor Internet Explorer 7 is certainly still a long way to go, and the Redmond company offers proof in this context. Now in the very early stages of the cooking process, IE8 Beta 1 is not yet on par with its predecessor in terms of the emphasis made himself Microsoft. In this context, it seems that IE8 Beta 1 has problems plays well additional resources from the Redmond company. The first beta version of the next iteration of Internet Explorer, is not integrated with Windows Update, Microsoft official source updates to Windows platform.

As can be seen from the adjacent screens, trying to gain access to Windows Update through IE8 Beta 1 is a copy of Windows XP SP2 will not allow users to get their hands on any WU points. The site does not accept IE8 Beta 1, as one of the Internet Explorer family. Of course, this scenario is a catalyst only because of the lack of support for the beta 1 of IE8.

"Thank you for your interest in obtaining updates from our site. order to use this site, you must be running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later. way to upgrade to the latest version of the browser, go to Internet Explorer files on the site. If you prefer to use another Web browser, you can receive updates from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can stay abreast of the latest critical and security updates through Automatic Updates ", said the report submitted by the browser when you visit Windows Update.

Nevertheless, judging by the popularity of IE, in terms of the market share of Microsoft's browser property, as well as the fact that Beta 1 is available as a public download, the Redmond company must provide end-users with a seamless experience and WU support should be listed . Judging strictly succession of IE product IE8 Beta 1 is the "latest browser" Microsoft advises users to install. But there is a simple workaround for accessing Windows Update, even from IE8. Simply click IE7 emulate, and Windows Update will be opened up.

Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) Beta 1 is available for download here.