How to Change the Way Internet Explorer 7 Looks
Internet Explorer 7 may look a little boring to you, but you can do something about that by changing the entire look of the interface. All you have to do is search for the right theme/skin or add-on that you most admire and install it to your browser. Customizing Internet Explorer 7 may go further by adding on toolbars and extra menus to your liking. There are numerous possibilities when it comes to customizing Internet Explorer 7.
Instructions
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Find the right add-on
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Use Internet Explorer browser to visit the official Microsoft gallery of add-ons at IEaddons.com. Browse through the numerous categories to find the add-on that might change the appearance of your IE 7 browser.
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Once you find the right add-on, click on a button that says "Add to Internet Explorer" and a window will open up. Click "Add" to add the add-on to your browser.
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Go to the "Tools" tab and select "Manage add-ons". Various add-ons can be enabled or disables and you are able to add more through a link at the bottom that says "Find more toolbars and extensions".
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Tips & Warnings
Browse additional websites online for add-ons through any web browser by typing in "IE 7 add-ons" or "Internet Explorer 7 extensions".
Be careful of some websites that might carry spyware or trojan viruses in certain themes/skins. Make sure that you have an internet security system installed to scan all of your downloads to make sure your system is clean.
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