mudmanc4 Posted May 10, 2009 CID Share Posted May 10, 2009 When automatic update's came in last week and installed IE 8, I had more then enough calls to take up my time, people wanting to know if that conflicker was ruining there system, of course who knows whether that is even true or not, none the less it sure seems as if lots of people are having stability issues with Vista since IE 8 was let out of it's cage. I know this for certain it did make simple web browsing slow to a creeping halt on a Vista Ultimate system here. The very minute it was installed, I haven't done anything about it yet, but seriously caused major slow downs while trying to brows an already "goofy" Vista system. You almost can't brows, it's like my bandwidth went to the dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zalternate Posted May 10, 2009 CID Share Posted May 10, 2009 I have not actually used IE8 for anything but Windoze update on the Windows7 RC. My XP box has IE 6 and the kids Vista box has IE7. And let this be a lesson for people. Don't do 'automatic' windows update(do it manually, as in 'custom'). You are never quite sure where it went and what it's bringing home. An interesting story to go with the picture. http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2007/08/skype_blames_microsoft_windows.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmanc4 Posted May 10, 2009 Author CID Share Posted May 10, 2009 "invasion of the body snatchers" Hey very true about the auto updates, I remember when there was an issue w/ viruses' being contracted through windows update, if I remember correct, it was in 1999. During the ME massacre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted May 10, 2009 CID Share Posted May 10, 2009 I canceled the update due to the lack of interest! :2funny: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted May 10, 2009 CID Share Posted May 10, 2009 I canceled the update due to the lack of interest! :2funny: Tried it twice before that, and decided it would not be on a box till I buy one with it on it. Pure molasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MttFrog13 Posted May 12, 2009 CID Share Posted May 12, 2009 I didn't use it long. It had more features, enough to draw my attention. More features probably mean more bugs for the time being at least tho. I think that it is a bit snappier and quicker starting up, switching tabs, and opening new tabs. Firefox is the slowest usually when it comes to being "snappy" while i think chrome is the fastest due to it using multiple processors. Mozilla is working on putting multiple processors in firefox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wknight40 Posted May 12, 2009 CID Share Posted May 12, 2009 I have not tried IE8 myself yet. When IE7 first came out I tried it and had the same problems mentioned here. IE7 now works fine for me. I also have Firefox installed and use it once in awhile. It seem to take alot longer to come up then IE7 even with the hacks on the internet. Once it's running it runs pretty good. I'll be waiting a little longer before trying IE8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grambler Posted May 13, 2009 CID Share Posted May 13, 2009 I have IE8 on my machine and have no problems, when I use it. 99% of the time I use Firefox or Opera though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsnet2k8 Posted May 21, 2009 CID Share Posted May 21, 2009 I recently updated to IE 8 since I have a new computer and I haven't encountered any problems yet.. I use Firefox most of the time. I mean, all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted May 21, 2009 CID Share Posted May 21, 2009 Yeah, its hard for a browser to screw up when your not using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsnet2k8 Posted May 21, 2009 CID Share Posted May 21, 2009 Yeah, its hard for a browser to screw up when your not using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windows 7 Fan Posted May 22, 2009 CID Share Posted May 22, 2009 I have IE8 on my machine and have no problems, when I use it. 99% of the time I use Firefox or Opera though. Im wit ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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