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Internet Explorer 7.0 in 2006

Internet Explorer 7.0

On October 18, 2006, Microsoft released Internet Explorer 7.0. IE7 was the default browser in Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Embedded POSReady 2009.

Tabbed browsing, Tab groups, Quick tabs, Streamlined interface, Advanced printing, Instant search box, Favorites center, RSS feeds, Page zoom. Internet Explorer 7.0 also improved support for web standards, although it didn’t pass the Acid2 or Acid3 tests.

Empty page

Favorites

Pop-up Blocker Settings

Internet Options

Change Search Defaults

Page Setup

Feeds

Favorites Menu

Welcome to Tabbed Browsing

Release Date

October 18, 2006

System Requirements

Windows

233MHz processor or higher (Pentium processor recommended)
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3), Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Memory:
- Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) – 64 MB
- Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) – 64 MB
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition – 128 MB
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) – 64 MB
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 ia64 – 128 MB
Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitor with 256 colors
CD-ROM drive (if installation is done from a CD-ROM)