"Nordic" <Nordic@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:57F0B08E-B96A-410A-BBFE-E44A9400640C@microsoft.com...
>I have IE7, which I am using with Windows XP Professional Version 2002
>with
> Servic Pack 3. Is that compatible with IE8? What are the upsides to
> switching to IE8? Are there any downsides?
No issues here with XP/SP3 and IE8. Upside #1 is a little more security.
Download IE8 to your Desktop or another folder. Do not use Windows or
Microsoft Updates.
Internet Explorer 8 download:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...FamilyID=341c2ad5-8c3d-4347-8c03-08cdecd8852b
Restart your computer. With no other programs running, disable your
anti-virus program and any spyware or spam programs you may have. If you
are running a third party firewall, disable it and enable the Windows
firewall.
Now install IE8 from the Desktop. When you're done, restart your computer
twice and then make sure your disabled programs are running again.
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP [Mail]
Imperial Beach, CA