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November 5, 2006 - News FLASH by Jerrold Schiff
Jerrold Schiff - News FLASH - Computer Virus Removal
WARNING:
INTERNET EXPLORER 7.0 is now listed
as a CRITICAL UPDATE on Microsoft's Update Page!
Yes, I hear you asking
"How can anything from Microsoft be bad?"
"How can an UPDATE from Microsoft be bad?"
And indeed, its a rare occurrence when an update may cause concern.
BUT THIS IS INTERNET EXPLORER 7.0 [For Windows XP Service Pack 2]
And its a "MAJOR RELEASE"
- a challenging change to how you browse the internet.
While the GOOD news is that IE 7.0 will "fix" a lot of security holes.
The BAD news is that a LOT of your familiar programs and web sites
have a long way to go to catch up!
Example:
Real Estate - MLX has already sent out a letter saying to hold off
on upgrading to IE 7.0.
Mcafee Anti-virus - users have reported problems.
There will be others!
So, hold off on the update, for now.
ps: The good news about IE 7.0 is that it will use TABBED SCREENS
(viewing multiple web pages), zoom screens (for visually handicapped),
anti-phishing (suspected web sites), and better activeX controls.
Sadly, it's these ActiveX controls that will cause problems with
web-based products, VPN (networking into a company web site) and
Anti Virus online products.
"Computer Virus Removal recommends thorough testing with all
vital programs and components to ensure a safe upgrade
to Internet Explorer 7.0"
