Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP has been released online and is available to all users free of charge. Users can opt to download the new version immediately online or wait for the upgrade to be delivered automatically over Windows Update. Users will appreciate the new features such as tabbed browsing and enhanced security, "Consumers can upgrade and browse the Web with confidence knowing that the new browser provides a greater level of security, makes everyday tasks easier, and will work well with the Web sites they visit".
Microsoft's use of Windows Update to automatically deploy Internet Explorer 7 to users has created some concern among various user groups worried about the application compatibility with their existing application that tie into Internet Explorer. Microsoft promises this update will not affect users web applications or website developers websites as much as the recent ActiveX patch but many users are holding off migrating to Internet Explorer 7.
To help users with their migration if they decide to proceed, Microsoft is offering free unlimited phone support to help users cope with any issues they may encounter while installing Internet Explorer 7. Free phone support is available in English Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PDT, and on Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. PDT by calling (866) 234-6020. Users outside the United States will be required to pay the phone toll.
With all the additions of new features that make Internet Explorer 7 more on par with its competitors, it is definitely worth a download to check out how your applications work and if you can deploy it on all of your computers. Grab the new version directly from the link below: