Microsoft released the official version of IE 7

On October 18, Microsoft announced the end of the testing process and released the official version of Internet Explorer 7 browser.

But then after nearly five years of 'pregnancy', worldwide Internet users have witnessed the birth of a new browser version from the world's number one software company.

Internet Explorer 7 also had to pay through a complex testing process that lasted for 14 months with five consecutive trial versions. This is proof that Microsoft has been very focused on completing this browser version.

Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser still dominates Internet users worldwide. However, the gap between IE and the emerging types of browsers has gradually shrunk, especially in Mozilla's open source Firefox browser. According to analysts, the reason is that Microsoft took a long time - up to 7 years - to launch a new browser version. Meanwhile, that period was enough for competitors to improve their products.

Mozilla's open-source Firefox browser, since its official launch in 2004, has consistently won significant market share in the world of Internet users with many useful features that later on IE 7 as well. must study - access to TAB, pop-up blocking .

As of this time, Firefox's market share has surpassed 11% while Internet Explorer's market share has been only about 86%. Meanwhile, 2 years ago IE's market share was 93%.

In terms of functionality, Microsoft has put a lot of effort into adding new features as well as learning useful features from other types of browsers to include in IE 7. Specifically, Microsoft has added capabilities. Support different web standards, RSS Feed and TAB access. Besides these are advanced advanced security features to combat malicious websites, online scams .

Microsoft claims Internet Explorer 7 is equipped with advanced security features that help combat Internet threats as well as features that make it more convenient for users to browse the web.

Internet Explorer 7 browser version is only available for Windows XP operating systems, and IE 7 for Windows Vista will be built into this operating system version when it launches early next year.

Users can now download Internet Explorer 7 browser version at http://www.microsoft.com/ie . However, to be able to download and install this browser version, the user's Windows XP operating system must pass the legality check. If your version of Windows is not legal you will not be able to install this new browser version.

For those who have installed and used the trial version IE 7 will be automatically upgraded to the official version through the automatic update feature. Microsoft also plans to release IE 7 via the auto-update feature for those who still use IE6. Users will be free to decide whether or not to install. Meanwhile, Microsoft also released a tool that allows businesses to completely block upgrades to IE 7 and reactivate when appropriate.

Microsoft said that it is currently conducting research and development of the next browser version of IE 7. It is expected that users will no longer have to wait five years to see the next version of the browser. It has been reported that in just 18 months, there will be a new version of IE browser from Microsoft.

In the early morning, Yahoo released a slightly modified version of Internet Explorer 7 at its discretion . Microsoft's official IE 7 must be near the end of the launch.

Hoang Dung