E9 to be released today
Microsoft is preparing to launch the final version of Internet Explorer 9 today at 9PM Pacific Time. This guide gives you all the information that you need to be prepared for the launch.
Internet Explorer 9 will be released for 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 and the server products Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Server 2008 R2. The minimum system requirements are 512 Megabytes of RAM, a computer with a 1 Gigahertz processor and 70 to 200 Megabytes of hard drive space depending on the version used.
The 32-bit client operating systems require 70 Megabytes, the 64-bit systems 120 Megabytes. Those are the minimum system requirements, Internet Explorer 9 will run better on faster systems with more cpu cores and computer memory.
Internet Explorer 9 downloads become available on this website. You can change the version and language if necessary.
Please note that IE9 will replace previous installations of the Internet Explorer browser on the system. (Check out How To Uninstall Windows Internet Explorer 9 if you want to remove IE9 from the system at a later point in time)
Windows users who want to upgrade to Internet Explorer 9 should update the operating system via Windows Update, and the graphics card to make sure the system is best prepared for the browser.
Lets take a look at some of the core improvements over previous Internet Explorer versions.
Most noticeable is probably the improved performance of the web browser. Web pages load faster which can be attributed to improved rendering engines. The speed gain is noticeable when loading websites, playing games or other media in the browser. Microsoft has added full hardware acceleration to IE9 which improves rendering of advanced graphics and effects. While it may or may not be the fastest browser, it is a fact that Microsoft has pushed the limits and has moved the performance of Internet Explorer 9 near that of other fast web browsers.
Microsoft has changed the design of the browser which uses less space at the top. Tabs have been moved next to the address bar by default, with options to move them to their own bar below the address bar if needed.
New security and privacy related features have been added to the Internet browser. Tracking Protection can be used to block tracking cookies and advertisements by loading third party lists or creating custom lists. ActiveX Filtering prevents the execution of specific scripts or functions on a website. Both new features are accessible via Tools > Safety in the menu. (check out Internet Explorer 9 ActiveX Filtering: Fix Flash, Java And Other Plugins if you cannot play Flash videos and games if you have enabled ActiveX Filtering in the browser, and Internet Explorer Tracking Protection Lists, Check Before Installing to evaluate protection lists before you install them)
Additional new features include an improved download manager, the ability to pin websites to the Windows 7 Taskbar, enhanced tabs, a new blank tab page, the notification bar that alerts the user, search that has been moved to the address bar and the add-on performance advisor. A full list of what’s new features is available at the official Internet Explorer 9 website. I’d also recommend you check out the release notes which list compatibility issues and other issues.
Internet Explorer 9 has a few usability issues. The menu bar is not shown by default, and it is only possible to display it by pressing the Alt key. There is however no direct option to enable it permanently. Users who want to do that need to add an entry to the Windows Registry.
Open the Registry with Windows-r, type regedit, and hit enter.
Navigate to the key
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet ExplorerSome users may need to create the key Internet Explorer. This is done with a right-click on Microsoft and the selection of New > Key.
Right-click Internet Explorer, select New > Key and name itMain . Right-click Main afterwards, select New > Dword (32-bit) Value. Enter AlwaysShowMenus and press return. Double-click the new key and set it to 1 in the prompt.
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Restart Internet Explorer 9 and press Alt once. The menu bar is shown and it will be permanently available from that moment on. While we are at it. If you would like to see the menu bar above all user interface elements but the title do the following:
Switch to Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser Right-click Webbrowser and select New > Dword (32-bit) Value. Enter ITBar7Position and double-click the new entry. Enter 1 as the value and click ok. [Image]
The final Registry tweak increases the concurrent connections of Internet Explorer 9 which can speed up the website access noticeably.
Go to the key
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MAIN\FeatureControl\Look for the subkey
FEATURE_MAXCONNECTIONSPER1_0SERVERdouble-click the value explorer.exe and set it to a. This sets the number of simultenous downloads of Internet Explorer to 10.
You may need to create the keys if they do not exist.
Internet Explorer 9 DownloadsThe article will be updated once the downloads become available.
Should you update?Vista and Windows 7 users should generally update their version of Internet Explorer to Internet Explorer 9. The browser has improved in security, privacy and speed. Even if IE is not the default browser, it may be beneficial since several third party products make use of the rendering engine.
Some users, those who run apps specifically designed for a previous IE version may want to run tests before they upgrade the browser. These users should download the IE9 Blocker Toolkit to prevent the installation via Windows Update.
Update: Microsoft has published a Windows Internet Explorer 9 Fact Sheet. Two pages that detail some of the improvements and new experiences.
Source:
http://www.ghacks.net/2011/03/14/internet-explorer-9-launch-all-the-information-you-need/
Here is the text from the white paper from Microsoft noted above:
Windows Internet Explorer 9 Fact SheetMarch 2011 What’s New in Windows Internet Explorer 9?Customers upgrading from Internet Explorer 8 will notice performance improvements, a safer experience that puts the focus on their favorite websites and tweaks to the user interface — changes that help make your websites shine.
There are three core pillars that represent how we reimagined the role of the browser with Internet Explorer 9 to deliver an experience that makes your Web feel as native as the applications running on your PC:Fast.Internet
Explorer 9 is all-around fast. Part of reimagining the role of the browser to deliver immersive, compelling Web experiences is rethinking the concept of fast. Today, fast is too often narrowly defined as page load time. Tomorrow, a browser will not be able to call itself fast unless it lets people interact with graphically rich sites and applications with lightning speed. Fully hardware-accelerated graphics, text, video and audio through Windows 7 means that the same markup not only works across the Web, but also runs faster and delivers a richer experience. Designed to take full advantage of the power of your computer’s hardware through Windows 7, Internet Explorer 9 delivers dynamic experiences that are as fast and responsive as native applications installed on your computer. Clean. Internet
Explorer 9 puts the focus on the websites you love, with a clean experience for your Web that meets you where you are. With Internet Explorer 9 and Windows 7, we rethought the role of the browser and how people interact with websites and Web applications. While other browsers focus on the browser itself, Internet Explorer 9 is site-centric, as opposed to browser-centric. You have the websites you love with a clean look that makes your websites shine. Trusted.
Internet Explorer 9 helps people feel confident and in control. The more that the Web becomes part of our everyday lives, the more complex the issues of online trust and browser trust become. When done correctly, creating a trustworthy browser helps customers feel connected to the Web, not distracted by concerns about reliability, privacy or safety. Internet Explorer 9 is a trusted way to access the Web because it has a robust set of built-in security, privacy and reliability technologies that can help keep you safer and your browsing experience virtually uninterrupted. Enjoy an All-Around Fast Experience With Windows Internet Explorer 9
Designed to take full advantage of your Windows-based computer's hardware, Internet Explorer 9 enables developers to build graphically rich and immersive Web experiences that are as fast and responsive as applications installed on your computer, making for a better consumer experience. These new features make the Web all-around fast with Internet Explorer 9 on Windows 7.Full hardware acceleration. Hardware-accelerated text, video and graphics mean that your websites perform like applications installed directly on your Windows-based computer. New JavaScript engine. Chakra, the recently optimized JavaScript engine, interprets, compiles and executes code in parallel by taking advantage of multiple CPU cores. Clean Site-Centric Design Makes Sites Shine and Integrates With Windows 7
With a clean look and an increased viewing area, Internet Explorer 9 puts the focus on the things you love and makes your websites shine. Your favorite sites are taken out of the browser box, with seamless Windows 7 integration. Clean browser user interface. In Internet Explorer 9, the simplified user interface and site-centric user experience put the focus on the content of each website. This means less screen real estate is taken up by the browser, letting people browse and experience more of what websites have to offer. Pinned Sites. With Pinned Sites, your favorite websites can be accessed directly from the Windows 7 Taskbar without having to first open the browser.
You can pin sites to the Taskbar by dragging the tab or the icon to the left of the URL on the Taskbar, then easily find and launch those sites you access most often — just like native applications on the PC. When a pinned site is launched from the Taskbar, the browser frame and navigation controls integrate the site’s icon and primary color, emphasizing the site and providing an even more site-focused experience.
JumpList. With JumpList, you have a quick and easy way to get to a common website task without having to launch the browser first. For Pinned Sites where developers have created JumpList capabilities, you can quickly create a new e-mail message, check your inbox, change your music station, accept a friend invitation or see breaking news. Windows Aero Snap. You often need to use more than one website or page to accomplish a task.
In Internet Explorer 9, Microsoft has reduced the frame, giving more room than competitors to let your sites shine. In addition, tearing off a tab by dragging it away from the browser, and using Windows Aero Snap to position the content, is a great way to show two sites or pages side by side. One Box. One Box gives people a single place to start, whether they want to navigate to a specific site or search for a site. One Box in Internet Explorer 9 incorporates search functionality into the Address Bar.
With One Box, you can navigate to a site, search for a site, switch between search providers, or access browsing history, Favorites or suggestions from search providers. One Box Top Result. Another feature that speeds browsing is One Box Top Result. One Box Top Result helps you remember the Web address for common websites by taking you directly to the top results of your search provider without first displaying the search results page. Feel the Confidence and Trust That You Are in Control With Windows Internet Explorer 9
Internet Explorer 9 is a trusted way to surf the Web because it has a robust set of built-in security, privacy and reliability technologies that help keep you safer and your browsing experience virtually uninterrupted. These new features help provide the trust you need to feel safer online.Tracking Protection. Some content on websites can be used to track your activity as you browse the Web. Tracking Protection allows you to limit the browser's communication with certain websites — determined by a Tracking Protection List — to help keep your information private. Anyone can create Tracking Protection Lists, and some are available today.
ActiveX Filtering. ActiveX is a technology that allows Web developers to create interactive content on their sites, but it also can pose a security risk. Internet Explorer 9 allows you to block ActiveX Controls for all sites and, with the new ActiveX Filtering option, turn them back on for only the sites that you trust. Hang recovery. In Internet Explorer 9, this feature isolates the impact of a hung tab to the individual tab, so that other tabs and the overall browser continue to operate. When a website hangs because of a long-running script or other operation, it causes your browser to become nonresponsive. Hang recovery in Internet Explorer 9 means you can continue browsing on other tabs. This new feature complements tab isolation and automatic crash recovery, which also helps keep you browsing and prevents loss of information.
Compatibility View. You can feel good knowing that your favorite websites will run in the newest version of Internet Explorer. If Internet Explorer 9 detects a website that has not specified its desired display mode, the Compatibility View button appears next to the Refresh button on the Address Bar. Pressing the Compatibility View button causes Internet Explorer 9 to switch to a legacy document mode. The state of the button is saved for that Web page, so there is no need to press it again when you return to the same page at a later time. Automatic updates. Getting the latest browser updates helps keep you protected over time. You can choose to have important updates installed automatically, once they are made available. Automatically installed updates can include security updates, critical updates, definition updates, update rollups and service packs through Windows Update.
Group Policy support. For IT professionals, Internet Explorer 9 continues to provide excellent Group Policy support. With nearly 1,500 Group Policy settings, including new settings to support Windows Internet Explorer 9 features, IT professionals have the control they need to manage Internet Explorer installations after deployment. Write
Interoperable Markup With HTML5 and Windows Internet Explorer 9Extensive support for HTML5, Scalable Vector Graphics, Cascading Style Sheets Level 3, ECMAScript 5 and DOM provides a new set of capabilities that will help enable developers to write one set of markup language and know that it will work and look the same in all modern browsers. Internet Explorer 9 was designed with support for industry standards built in to help ensure that the same markup language works the same across browsers.
For more information, press only:Rapid Response Team, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide: (503) 443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com
Internet Explorer 9 will be released for 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 and the server products Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Server 2008 R2. The minimum system requirements are 512 Megabytes of RAM, a computer with a 1 Gigahertz processor and 70 to 200 Megabytes of hard drive space depending on the version used.
The 32-bit client operating systems require 70 Megabytes, the 64-bit systems 120 Megabytes. Those are the minimum system requirements, Internet Explorer 9 will run better on faster systems with more cpu cores and computer memory.
Internet Explorer 9 downloads become available on this website. You can change the version and language if necessary.
Please note that IE9 will replace previous installations of the Internet Explorer browser on the system. (Check out How To Uninstall Windows Internet Explorer 9 if you want to remove IE9 from the system at a later point in time)
Windows users who want to upgrade to Internet Explorer 9 should update the operating system via Windows Update, and the graphics card to make sure the system is best prepared for the browser.
Lets take a look at some of the core improvements over previous Internet Explorer versions.
Most noticeable is probably the improved performance of the web browser. Web pages load faster which can be attributed to improved rendering engines. The speed gain is noticeable when loading websites, playing games or other media in the browser. Microsoft has added full hardware acceleration to IE9 which improves rendering of advanced graphics and effects. While it may or may not be the fastest browser, it is a fact that Microsoft has pushed the limits and has moved the performance of Internet Explorer 9 near that of other fast web browsers.
Microsoft has changed the design of the browser which uses less space at the top. Tabs have been moved next to the address bar by default, with options to move them to their own bar below the address bar if needed.
New security and privacy related features have been added to the Internet browser. Tracking Protection can be used to block tracking cookies and advertisements by loading third party lists or creating custom lists. ActiveX Filtering prevents the execution of specific scripts or functions on a website. Both new features are accessible via Tools > Safety in the menu. (check out Internet Explorer 9 ActiveX Filtering: Fix Flash, Java And Other Plugins if you cannot play Flash videos and games if you have enabled ActiveX Filtering in the browser, and Internet Explorer Tracking Protection Lists, Check Before Installing to evaluate protection lists before you install them)
Internet Explorer 9 has a few usability issues. The menu bar is not shown by default, and it is only possible to display it by pressing the Alt key. There is however no direct option to enable it permanently. Users who want to do that need to add an entry to the Windows Registry.
Open the Registry with Windows-r, type regedit, and hit enter.
Navigate to the key
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet ExplorerSome users may need to create the key Internet Explorer. This is done with a right-click on Microsoft and the selection of New > Key.
Right-click Internet Explorer, select New > Key and name it
[Image]
Restart Internet Explorer 9 and press Alt once. The menu bar is shown and it will be permanently available from that moment on. While we are at it. If you would like to see the menu bar above all user interface elements but the title do the following:
Switch to Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser Right-click Webbrowser and select New > Dword (32-bit) Value. Enter ITBar7Position and double-click the new entry. Enter 1 as the value and click ok. [Image]
The final Registry tweak increases the concurrent connections of Internet Explorer 9 which can speed up the website access noticeably.
Go to the key
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MAIN\FeatureControl\Look for the subkey
FEATURE_MAXCONNECTIONSPER1_0SERVERdouble-click the value explorer.exe and set it to a. This sets the number of simultenous downloads of Internet Explorer to 10.
You may need to create the keys if they do not exist.
Internet Explorer 9 DownloadsThe article will be updated once the downloads become available.
Should you update?
Some users, those who run apps specifically designed for a previous IE version may want to run tests before they upgrade the browser. These users should download the IE9 Blocker Toolkit to prevent the installation via Windows Update.
Update: Microsoft has published a Windows Internet Explorer 9 Fact Sheet. Two pages that detail some of the improvements and new experiences.
Source:
http://www.ghacks.net/2011/03/14/internet-explorer-9-launch-all-the-information-you-need/
Here is the text from the white paper from Microsoft noted above:
Windows Internet Explorer 9 Fact SheetMarch 2011 What’s New in Windows Internet Explorer 9?Customers upgrading from Internet Explorer 8 will notice performance improvements, a safer experience that puts the focus on their favorite websites and tweaks to the user interface — changes that help make your websites shine.
There are three core pillars that represent how we reimagined the role of the browser with Internet Explorer 9 to deliver an experience that makes your Web feel as native as the applications running on your PC:Fast.Internet
Explorer 9 is all-around fast. Part of reimagining the role of the browser to deliver immersive, compelling Web experiences is rethinking the concept of fast. Today, fast is too often narrowly defined as page load time. Tomorrow, a browser will not be able to call itself fast unless it lets people interact with graphically rich sites and applications with lightning speed. Fully hardware-accelerated graphics, text, video and audio through Windows 7 means that the same markup not only works across the Web, but also runs faster and delivers a richer experience. Designed to take full advantage of the power of your computer’s hardware through Windows 7, Internet Explorer 9 delivers dynamic experiences that are as fast and responsive as native applications installed on your computer. Clean. Internet
Explorer 9 puts the focus on the websites you love, with a clean experience for your Web that meets you where you are. With Internet Explorer 9 and Windows 7, we rethought the role of the browser and how people interact with websites and Web applications. While other browsers focus on the browser itself, Internet Explorer 9 is site-centric, as opposed to browser-centric. You have the websites you love with a clean look that makes your websites shine. Trusted.
Internet Explorer 9 helps people feel confident and in control. The more that the Web becomes part of our everyday lives, the more complex the issues of online trust and browser trust become. When done correctly, creating a trustworthy browser helps customers feel connected to the Web, not distracted by concerns about reliability, privacy or safety. Internet Explorer 9 is a trusted way to access the Web because it has a robust set of built-in security, privacy and reliability technologies that can help keep you safer and your browsing experience virtually uninterrupted. Enjoy an All-Around Fast Experience With Windows Internet Explorer 9
Designed to take full advantage of your Windows-based computer's hardware, Internet Explorer 9 enables developers to build graphically rich and immersive Web experiences that are as fast and responsive as applications installed on your computer, making for a better consumer experience. These new features make the Web all-around fast with Internet Explorer 9 on Windows 7.Full hardware acceleration. Hardware-accelerated text, video and graphics mean that your websites perform like applications installed directly on your Windows-based computer. New JavaScript engine. Chakra, the recently optimized JavaScript engine, interprets, compiles and executes code in parallel by taking advantage of multiple CPU cores. Clean Site-Centric Design Makes Sites Shine and Integrates With Windows 7
With a clean look and an increased viewing area, Internet Explorer 9 puts the focus on the things you love and makes your websites shine. Your favorite sites are taken out of the browser box, with seamless Windows 7 integration. Clean browser user interface. In Internet Explorer 9, the simplified user interface and site-centric user experience put the focus on the content of each website. This means less screen real estate is taken up by the browser, letting people browse and experience more of what websites have to offer. Pinned Sites. With Pinned Sites, your favorite websites can be accessed directly from the Windows 7 Taskbar without having to first open the browser.
You can pin sites to the Taskbar by dragging the tab or the icon to the left of the URL on the Taskbar, then easily find and launch those sites you access most often — just like native applications on the PC. When a pinned site is launched from the Taskbar, the browser frame and navigation controls integrate the site’s icon and primary color, emphasizing the site and providing an even more site-focused experience.
JumpList. With JumpList, you have a quick and easy way to get to a common website task without having to launch the browser first. For Pinned Sites where developers have created JumpList capabilities, you can quickly create a new e-mail message, check your inbox, change your music station, accept a friend invitation or see breaking news. Windows Aero Snap. You often need to use more than one website or page to accomplish a task.
In Internet Explorer 9, Microsoft has reduced the frame, giving more room than competitors to let your sites shine. In addition, tearing off a tab by dragging it away from the browser, and using Windows Aero Snap to position the content, is a great way to show two sites or pages side by side. One Box. One Box gives people a single place to start, whether they want to navigate to a specific site or search for a site. One Box in Internet Explorer 9 incorporates search functionality into the Address Bar.
With One Box, you can navigate to a site, search for a site, switch between search providers, or access browsing history, Favorites or suggestions from search providers. One Box Top Result. Another feature that speeds browsing is One Box Top Result. One Box Top Result helps you remember the Web address for common websites by taking you directly to the top results of your search provider without first displaying the search results page. Feel the Confidence and Trust That You Are in Control With Windows Internet Explorer 9
Internet Explorer 9 is a trusted way to surf the Web because it has a robust set of built-in security, privacy and reliability technologies that help keep you safer and your browsing experience virtually uninterrupted. These new features help provide the trust you need to feel safer online.Tracking Protection. Some content on websites can be used to track your activity as you browse the Web. Tracking Protection allows you to limit the browser's communication with certain websites — determined by a Tracking Protection List — to help keep your information private. Anyone can create Tracking Protection Lists, and some are available today.
ActiveX Filtering. ActiveX is a technology that allows Web developers to create interactive content on their sites, but it also can pose a security risk. Internet Explorer 9 allows you to block ActiveX Controls for all sites and, with the new ActiveX Filtering option, turn them back on for only the sites that you trust. Hang recovery. In Internet Explorer 9, this feature isolates the impact of a hung tab to the individual tab, so that other tabs and the overall browser continue to operate. When a website hangs because of a long-running script or other operation, it causes your browser to become nonresponsive. Hang recovery in Internet Explorer 9 means you can continue browsing on other tabs. This new feature complements tab isolation and automatic crash recovery, which also helps keep you browsing and prevents loss of information.
Compatibility View. You can feel good knowing that your favorite websites will run in the newest version of Internet Explorer. If Internet Explorer 9 detects a website that has not specified its desired display mode, the Compatibility View button appears next to the Refresh button on the Address Bar. Pressing the Compatibility View button causes Internet Explorer 9 to switch to a legacy document mode. The state of the button is saved for that Web page, so there is no need to press it again when you return to the same page at a later time. Automatic updates. Getting the latest browser updates helps keep you protected over time. You can choose to have important updates installed automatically, once they are made available. Automatically installed updates can include security updates, critical updates, definition updates, update rollups and service packs through Windows Update.
Group Policy support. For IT professionals, Internet Explorer 9 continues to provide excellent Group Policy support. With nearly 1,500 Group Policy settings, including new settings to support Windows Internet Explorer 9 features, IT professionals have the control they need to manage Internet Explorer installations after deployment. Write
Interoperable Markup With HTML5 and Windows Internet Explorer 9Extensive support for HTML5, Scalable Vector Graphics, Cascading Style Sheets Level 3, ECMAScript 5 and DOM provides a new set of capabilities that will help enable developers to write one set of markup language and know that it will work and look the same in all modern browsers. Internet Explorer 9 was designed with support for industry standards built in to help ensure that the same markup language works the same across browsers.
For more information, press only:Rapid Response Team, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide: (503) 443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com
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