Run Internet Explorer 7!!!!

Most of us are hesitant to install Internet Explorer 7 particularly as it is a Beta version and will more than likely mess up your windows XP install. This method allows you to run IE7 from a directory without even installing it.

1. First download a copy of IE7.

2. Extract the downloaded RAR file to a directory somewhere.

3. Then extract the file "IE7-WindowsXP-x86-enu.exe" using Winrar or similar to the same directory.

4. Delete or rename the file SHLWAPI.DLL

5. Open a blank page in Notepad and save this blank file to the same directory and name it IEXPLORE.exe.local

6. You will now be able to run the IEXPLORE.exe file and use IE7.

7. Create a desktop shortcut to IEXPLORE.exe and thats it, you are away! icon_biggrin.gif

Notes: This does not work on Win XP SP1.It runs on Win XP SP2.
Home page remains as normal because properties are used from those specified in Int
ernet Options. The Favorites Menu didn't work for me, however I was able to open the Favorites sidebar from the View menu. This gave full access to my existing IE favorites which is good because I also share these Favorites with Firefox.

It maybe sticky for a few users.Take it easy alrite, it's still a Beta version.

Enjoy!