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General discussion

IE 6 SP1 should I install???

Feb 21, 2004 6:23AM PST

Using Windows 98 & IE 5.5 SP2 and am wondering if I should go ahead and install IE 6 SP1. Would appreciate any input and opinions. Thank you.

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Re:IE 6 SP1 should I install???
Feb 21, 2004 6:45AM PST

"Using Windows 98 & IE 5.5 SP2"

Until recently, I would have written "stay with IE 5.5 SP2", but that Microsoft code leak changed my stance in that someone found an exploit in how IE 5.5 works with (of all things) a bitmap. This leaves users of pre-6.0 IE browsers at some risk when the exploit is shared all over. At Internet speed, this won't be long.

I will share that I moved up to 6.0 some time ago without issue and for the most part just use Mozilla to dodge the IE bullets.

Bob

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Dorothy, Here's Another Discussion About The Same Subject
Feb 21, 2004 7:41AM PST

Check out the link below. A few days ago, Marianna posted the advisory that Bob is speaking of....and we all talked about it. You'll see some suggestions and possible work arounds on the subject. (Normally, IE 6 SP1 shouldn't cause a problem on a Windows 98 machine, but some machines did have problems with it.) As Bob said, the upgrade to IE 6 SP1 is suggested.

http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6132-0.html?forumID=32&threadID=12289&start=0

Hope this helps.

Grif

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Re:Dorothy, Here's Another Discussion About The Same Subject
Feb 21, 2004 9:09AM PST

Thanks Grif. I followed that entire discussion but as time went on it has caused me to rethink.

If the worst should happen, I have Go Back on my computer so I can always revert my drive back in time.

I was hoping for many more opinions and experiences with the upgrade.

Thanks again.

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Dorothy, I had NO problems at all with win98 and IE 6SP1 !
Feb 21, 2004 9:57AM PST

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Re:Dorothy, I had NO problems at all with win98 and IE 6SP1 !
Feb 21, 2004 1:37PM PST

Thanks Marianna

Will give it a shot tomorrow, with a hope and a prayer, and post back my results.

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Re:Re:Dorothy, I ALSO had NO problems at all with win98 and IE 6SP1 !
Feb 21, 2004 1:43PM PST

I have W98SE and installed IE 6 SP1 two days ago and haven't had any problems. Good luck. Happy

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(NT) Dorothy, Fingers and toes crossed - nothing can go wrong :)
Feb 21, 2004 2:15PM PST

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Re:(NT) Marianna
Feb 21, 2004 3:16PM PST

From your lips to Gods ear ! Will advise.

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Re:Re:(NT) Marianna, SUCCESS
Feb 22, 2004 5:04AM PST

I took the plunge this AM and all is well. My heart was in my throat a couple of times.

But it's installed and running without a problem.

Thank you!

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(NT)Dorothy - SUPER DUPER :) Great Job and thanks for your feedback!
Feb 22, 2004 5:46AM PST

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