IE 7 Instructions and FAQ

A required Microsoft security update for Internet Explorer (IE) will be installed after February 12th. This update will upgrade IE6 to IE7. For those of you who don't already have IE7, you will notice the browser interface will appear a little different from IE6.  Below is a brief set of instructions on the first time setup of IE 7.  A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) list on using IE7 will posted on the Liberal Arts Help Desk web site, techsupport.la.psu.edu. This FAQ will be accessible when the update is installed.

Please follow the steps when you open IE 7 for the first time after the update.

Page opens to “Thanks for Choosing Internet Explorer”
a) Check mark “Keep my current default search provider”
b) Avoid fraudulent... 1/4
check mark “Turn on automatic phishing filter”
click the arrow on the right to continue

b)  ClearType… 2/4
“Activate ClearType” is check marked by default
click the arrow on the right to continue

b)  Choose language… 3/4
check mark “English”
click the arrow on the right to continue

b)  Join Customer experience… 4/4
do not check mark
click “Save Settings” at bottom

New page opens
click “Go to your Homepage

If you have any problems after the install or questions regarding IE 7 prior to the install, please feel free to contact me or the helpdesk at 865-3412.

NOTE: When Internet Explorer 7 gets installed, your current list of favorites in Internet Explorer 6 will migrate into the new browser so you won't have to re-add your favorite websites when you begin surfing the web.

NOTE: Phishing is masquerading online as a legitimate person or business for the purpose of acquiring sensitive information. There is a Phishing Filter which is turned on by default when you first use Internet Explorer 7.  We recommend that you leave it turned on.

 

What is tabbed browsing and how does this make browsing easier for me?

Tabbed browsing allows you to manage multiple websites within one browsing window. To create or open tabs in Internet Explorer 7, click on the empty tab on the Toolbar or right-click on any hyperlink in a webpage and choose New Tab. You also can right-click on a tab to refresh each page as an individual tab or refresh all of them as a group, as well as close individual tabs or the entire group.

Quick Tabs
Internet Explorer 7 helps manage multiple tabs with a feature called Quick Tabs. Quick Tabs enable you to view thumbnail images of all open tabs in one view. By simply clicking the Quick Tab icon just to the right of the Favorites icon, you can view all open tabs. From the Quick Tabs view, you can open any tab by simply clicking anywhere on the tab image and can close any tab by clicking the "X" in the far right corner of the image.

Tab Groups
Managing multiple tabs can be cumbersome. Internet Explorer 7 simplifies the organization of multiple tabs with Tab Groups. Tab Groups enable you to organize multiple tabs in the same category as a single Tab Group that can be saved as a Favorite. Tab Groups can be created for a variety of subjects or categories such as shopping, finance, or news.

 

Where can I find all the options I use in Internet Explorer 6?

Most of the options you used in Internet Explorer 6 are still there. The Back and Forward buttons are smaller and have been moved next to the Address Bar. The Windows flag icon in the upper-right corner of Internet Explorer 6 has been removed to make room for the Toolbar Search Box. There is also a new Favorites Center that contains your favorite websites, RSS feeds, and browsing history. Make sure you explore the new toolbar to see all your options including printing, page view, settings, and more.

 

Why can't I see the File menu in Internet Explorer 7?

To maximize website viewing, the File menu may be hidden by default. Most menu options can be accessed from the toolbar (at the top of page). To view the File menu simply press on the ALT key.

 

Where are my Favorites and how do I add a Favorite?

To see your Favorites (Bookmarks), click on the gold star located to the left of the tabs at the top of your browser window.  You can add, delete and organize all of your Favorites from this link.

To see more detailed instruction on setting your homepage, organizing favorites, enabling RSS feeds, quicklinks and more, go to this link:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/community/columns/ie7_basics.mspx