Is IE 8 safe to install?

[shanx]

Hi all
I am currently using ie 6 on windows XP. I want to know whether IE 8 will crap up my system forcing me to a windows reinstall.

thanks!
your pal
Shankha

 

[azaad_shri75]

^ how come a browser upgrade make windows reinstall? you can install ie8, however you should have xp with sp2.

 

[celldweller1591]

IE8 will work fine . You can install it .If you are worried that IE 8 will make your system vulnerable ,then you should get a good firewall and antivirus program. But i recommend Google Chrome to you !

 

[shanx]

When i had windows 98 way back then, i had IE 5.0. when i tried to upgrade, it spoilt my OS. I have had a bad memory of that. And yes i have Win XP SP2. so i just want to know if upgrading my IE will mess up my OS.
thanks
shankha

 

[azaad_shri75]

nope, go ahead.

 

[Aspire]

of course it is safe!!!!

but do try Google Chrome

 

[Rahim]

Why don't you crete a System Restore Point, so that if you dont like IE 8, just restore your computer too an earlier date. I beblive it can be uninstalled through ADD/REMOVE too.
Firefox. Google Chrome, Opera are sfer alternatives than IE anyday.

 

[anzaan]

make sure u hv XP with SP2 bfr installing IE8. go thru the minimum requirements in IE8 website bfr installing it.
BTW IE8 is awesome . mch better than any of the earlier versions. m using it on windows7 and the experience has been more than satisfying so far. try it for sure..

 

[papul1993]

Hi all
I am currently using ie 6 on windows XP. I want to know whether IE 8 will crap up my system forcing me to a windows reinstall.

thanks!
your pal
Shankha

lol why are u using ie6? switch to opera or chrome or firefox. i strongly suggest opera

 

[skeletor]

IE 8 is not safe to use.

 

[icebags]

u MUST upgrade xp to sp3, not to mention IE to IE8.

XPSP2 / IE6 is too much attack prone now. SP3 & IE8 will provide much better security.

 

[Garbage]

IE 8 is not safe to use.

WRONG! IE8 is one of the safest browsers on Windows. You should have said IE6.

*www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2351669,00.asp

 

[skeletor]

lol, joke.

 

[satyamy]

offcourse IE 8 is safe & wont harm ur PC

i too using the same and i personally feel its better than Google Chrome & Firefox

y did u thinked u need to reinstall ur Windows ?

 

[Liverpool_fan]

Well I can understand the OP concern tbh,because even when I had IE5 in Win 98, and updated to IE6, it botched up my OS.
I dont think installing IE8 would harm Windows these days, so OP can go ahead and install IE8. Even though I think other browsers are better.

 

[Garbage]

lol, joke.

It is NOT!