How to Upgrade Windows Internet Explorer 7

Upgrading Windows Internet Explorer 7 offers new features and security benefits for your system.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 introduced tabs and new security features to the popular Windows browser. In the days since its release, Microsoft has developed an updated version of their browser. Offering tab grouping and a one-click restore of all browser windows, the latest version of Internet Explorer has clear advancements over its predecessor. Upgrading your copy of Internet Explorer 7 can be accomplished from the Microsoft website in the second reference provided below.

Things You'll Need

• Internet connection
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 7

Instructions

1. Open a new browser window.

2. Visit the Microsoft Internet Explorer download site, located in the resources section.

3. Select your country on the drop-down dialog and click the link for your version of the Windows operating system.

4. Click the "Download" button on the download page. Choose to run the file upon downloading and click "OK."

5. Press "Next" and agree to the license terms. Windows will download and update all browser components to the latest version of Internet Explorer.

6. Click "Yes" to reboot your system if prompted at the end of installation. When you return to Windows, you will be running an upgraded version of Microsoft Internet Explorer.

References

• Microsoft: Windows Internet Explorer 8 Fact Sheet

Resources

• Microsoft: Internet Explorer Download