Internet Explorer 7 FAQS

IE7 is the latest version of the Microsoft web browser. Some improvements include printing, integrated search, new security features, RSS support and tabbed browsing.

How long does it take to install IE7?

The update can take 10-20 minutes, and requires the computer to re-start to complete the installation. You should save all open documents and not attempt other work on the computer until the installation is complete.

How do I install Internet Explorer 7

If you're running Internet Explorer 6:

select the appropriate version of IE7 for your operating system
follow the onscreen instructions for installation

How do I uninstall IE7?

To uninstall IE7 and restore Internet Explorer 6 when using Windows XP:

click Start , and then click Control Panel
click Add or Remove Programs
check "Show Updates" at the top of the dialog box
scroll down to Windows IE7, click it, and then click Change/Remove

If you cannot find IE7 in Add or Remove Programs, click Start, click Run, type C:\windows\IE7\spuninst\spuninst.exe, and then press ENTER.

Note: If this does not work, you may have your windows files stored somewhere other than the default directory (C:\windows). Substitute %windir% in place of C:\windows in the above command string. To do this, you need to have "view hidden folders" enabled.

Will my settings get moved over from IE6 when I upgrade to IE7?

IE7will keep your current toolbars, home page, search settings, and favorites and installing will not change your choice of default browser

What will happen to my Favorites if I install IE7?

Your current list of favorites in IE6 will migrate into the new browser does not require you to re-add your favorite websites.

How do I add Pipeline as a trusted site in IE7?

Open Internet Explorer 7
Click on Internet Options in the Tools menu. (The Tools menu has a gear icon on it.)
Click on the Security tab
Click on Trusted Sites
Click on the Sites button
Type the Web address into the textbox and click the Add button
If the necessary, uncheck the Require server verification (https://) box. Unchecking this box will allow you to add sites to the zone that don't use the https:// protocol, which protects your information while it is being transferred to the server that the Web site is on.
Click the Close button to exit the Trusted Sites dialog box
Click Ok to exit the Internet Options dialog box.

Can I install IE7on a Macintosh?

Technically Internet Explorer can be running on a Macintosh that runs Windows with Bootcamp. However, IE7 will not run natively in any version of Mac OS 8.x, 9.x, 10.x, etc.

What is Phishing?

A technique utilized by numerous malicious website operators, sometimes called spoofing to gather your personal information. It is made up of bogus websites and emails that appear legitimate sites such as eBay, Amazon.com or popular banks and try to steal your personal information (credit card or social security number). IE7 has an automatic phishing filter to notify you whenever you arrive at one of these websites and keep your information safe.

To enable Phishing Filter:

go to Tools on the menu bar
click Phishing Filter
click Phishing Filter Settings

Scroll down to the bottom of the window and select "Turn on automatic website checking" under Phishing Filter.

image of turning on automatic website checking

Close the window by clicking on Apply and then OK . The Phishing Filter is now enabled.

What is an "Invalid Certificate" warning ?

A web site certificate is a security tool that helps ensure, among other things, that a web site is accurately represented (web address, or URL, expiration date, and certifying authority who verified this website was actually who they said they are). A warning in IE7 that a certificate is invalid may be the result of the certificate not being up-to-date, or it may indicate an actual security problem. As a result, IE will automatically block you from accessing the site

The menu changed, where can I find all the options I use in Internet Explorer 6?

IE7 has put less clutter on the screen. Most of the menu functions are available from the buttons on the right side of the screen.

image of Internet Explorer menu icons

The buttons are: 1. Home, 2. RSS Feeds, 3. Print, 4. Page, and 5. Tools.

Printing is available under the Print (3) button; click on the button and select Print.
The Edit commands on the Menu are under the Page (4) button.
To access options for Internet Explorer, click Tools (5) and select Internet Options.

If you prefer to have the full range of functions, there is a quick way to restore the menu bar:

click on Tools (5)
select Menu Bar from the list.

The menu should be restored.

How can I change the menu headers back to "Classic"?

Right click in the menu bar area in IE7 and choose Menu Bar to enable classic menu headers.

I cannot see the File menu, Why?

To maximize website viewing, the File menu is hidden by default. As a rule menu options can be launched from the toolbar.

to view the File menu click on the ALT key
to permanently display the File menu, go to the Tools icon on the upper right portion of the browser
click on the pull-down menu, and select Menu Bar

How do I turn on the customizable Links menu bar?

Right click on the menu bar area in IE7 and choose Links to turn on the customizable Links bar.

Where is the refresh button in IE7?

The green button located to the right of the address bar at the top of the browser (see below):

image of Internet Explorer 7 refresh button

Nothing happens when I click on a link, why?

When you click on a new link the browser opens the new page in a new tab, instead of a new window or displaying the new page in the original window. Look for a new tab to the right of the original window tab.

I have a visual impairment does IE have any accessibility features that will help?

Yes, the Zoom feature which enlarges everything on the screen.

To Zoom a webpage in IE:

On the bottom right of the Internet Explorer screen, click the arrow to the right of the Change Zoom Level button.
Do one of the following:

to go to a predefined zoom level, click the percentage of enlargement or reduction you want
to specify a custom level, click Custom. In the Percentage zoom box, type a zoom value, and then click OK

Alternatives:

if you have a mouse with a wheel, hold down the CTRL key, and then scroll the wheel to zoom in or out
if you click the *Change Zoom Level* button , it will cycle through 100%, 125%, and 150%, giving you a quick enlargement of the webpage
from the keyboard you can increase or decrease the zoom value in 10% increments. To zoom in, press CTRL+PLUS SIGN
to zoom out, press CTRL+MINUS SIGN
to restore the zoom to 100%, press CTRL+0