When in safe mode you are not connected to the internet.
Check this LINK for Pre-installation advice and known issues with IE 7,you might change yopur mind.try firefox.
Tom
Do someone know why, after installing IE7 in Safe Mode, if i right clic the IE icon - version, is still version 6? Thanks.

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