In the first half of June 2008, when they gave a taste of the new features cooking for Internet Explorer 8 which are planned for integration starting with Beta 2, Jane Maliouta - IE Program Manager and James Pratt - IE Product Manager pointed out that IE8 would come with slipstream support by default. This is valid as early as the Beta 1 Build of Internet Explorer 8, but only with Windows Vista RTM, Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008. Microsoft has left Windows XP SP3 out of the IE8 slipstream equation, this is nothing new for XP, as slipstreaming was also not supported even with Internet Explorer 7.
“With IE8 and Windows Vista, you are able to integrate IE8 into the image file of the original operating system in about 15 minutes. No more booting the OS image, manually installing IE and re-capturing the image. The slipstreaming support also extends to IE8 cumulative updates and language packages. Slipstreaming IE8 into an OS image will only be supported on Vista and Windows Server 2008 platforms. Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 do not currently offer a solution for slipstreaming Windows components, which are built using update.exe,” Maliouta revealed.
Microsoft has made it clear that support for IE8’s integration into the latest Windows client and server operating systems is a feature aimed at IT Professionals. In this context, users will need the right tools to get the slipstream job done, namely the Windows Automated Install Kit for managing custom Vista and Windows Server 2008 images. The operating system directory from the media has to be copied on a local computer. Maliouta has created c:\slipstreaming\VistaSP1×86en. In the same directory, the following folders have to be created: Mount, Pkg, Sandbox, namely “c:\slipstreaming\mount; c:\slipstreaming\pkg; and c:\slipstreaming\sandbox.” At this point in time, IE8 has to be downloaded and placed in the same directory under a folder dubbed IE8×86en.
Maliouta added that in order “to extract the MSU, in the command prompt [users will have to] run this
/x: .
Example: c:SlipstreamingIE8×86enIE8-WindowsVista-x86-enu.exe /x: c:SlipstreamingIE8×86en
To expand the MSU, in the command prompt run this
expand.exe
-F:*.
Example: expand.exe c:SlipstreamingIE8×86enIE8.MSU -F:* c:Slipstreamingpkg
Users will have to mount the install image of Windows Vista into the location on the machine. This can be done via the following command run at command prompt:
“imagex.exe /mountrw install.wim “
Specifically for Windows Vista Ultimate in the context of this scenario this command is:
“C:Program FilesWindows AIKToolsx86imagex.exe” /mountrw C:SlipstreamingVistaSP1×86ensourcesinstall.wim 4 C:Slipstreamingmount
Maliouta explained that introducing a number bigger than 4 will display help information in the command prompt which will reveal the specific numbers corresponding to Vista editions. In the end users will have to save changes to the new image now slipstreamed with IE8. The command which needs to be run is this:
imagex /commit /unmount
Example: “c:Program FilesWindows AIKToolsx86imagex.exe” /commit /unmount c:Slipstreamingmount
Maliouta warned that as far as the RTM version of Windows Vista is concerned users will have to perform another task prior to slipstreaming IE8. This involves modifying the read only attribute flag ahead of running the slipstream command.
attrib -R “WindowsOffline Web Pages”
Example: attrib -R “C:SlipstreamingmountWindowsOffline Web Pages”
And only then:
pkgmgr.exe /n:
WindowsVista-KB#-NEUTRAL.xml /o:”;windows” /s: /l:
Example: “c:Program FilesWindows AIKToolsx86Servicingpkgmgr.exe” /n:”c:SlipstreamingpkgWindows6.0-KB944036 -x86.xml” /o:”"c:Slipstreamingmount”;”c:Slipstreamingmountwindows”" /s: “c:Slipstreamingsandbox” /l:”c:Slipstreamingslp.log”
At the end of the slipstreaming process the read only attribute flag will need to be set back into place:
attrib +R “WindowsOffline Web Pages”
Example: attrib +R “C:SlipstreamingmountWindowsOffline Web Pages”
IE8 Beta 1 is available for download here.
Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) 1.0 is available for download here.
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When a web browser (IE 8 or Firefox for example) connects to a website it establishes connections. Each connection downloads one thing whether it is the html of the page, an image, or ad. Connections are used as a throttle that’s being held back to keep web servers and the internet from getting overloaded.
By default IE 8 only establishes two simultaneous connections at a time to download a web page. The two simultaneous connections limit is specified in the HTTP standard. The two connections limit can be changed on your computer through a registry edit.
Increasing the maximum allowed simultaneous connects from 2 to 16 can increase the speed of some web sites because the sites are downloaded in larger chunks at a time. Keep in mind that this won’t work on all web sites because the number of connections limit can be controlled by the web server.
Don’t expect this hack to make IE 8’s download speed super fast, but it will make some more advanced web sites more responsive.
Increase IE8’s Connections Limit
Warning: Increasing the connections limit requires editing the registry. Edit the registry at your own risk.
Note: You must be logged in with a user account that has administrative privileges to edit the registry.
1. Download this registry entry and save it on your computer.
If you’re not comfortable with running this registry entry on your computer, feel free to right-click it and select Edit to view the file contents. You’ll see it does nothing more than change two registry values dealing with your internet connection.
2. Merge the registry entry by double-clicking it and agreeing to the two information boxes that will appear.
3. Restart your computer.
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At the beginning of this month, specifically on March 5, Dean Hachamovitch, General Manager Internet Explorer, launched the first public beta of Internet Explorer 8 at the MIX08 conference in Las Vegas. Hachamovitch emphasized from the get-go that the build was addressed not so much at the general public as at web content developers by marking a consistent leap in terms of standards support. But undoubtedly there are a variety of questions revolving around the subject of Microsoft’s next iteration of the IE browser. For some of them the Redmond company already has answers in place. Moreover, Microsoft is also offering for download a document in which it has compiled the IE8 Beta 1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
“In Windows Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 for Developers, the browser architecture has been reengineered to address interoperability with other browsers and will offer additional support for popular standards. Most notably, it will include improved support for the Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) 2.1 specification and it renders the ACID2 test correctly. In addition, Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 for Developers will offer enhancements to DOM L2 & HTML support. Our goal for the final release is complete CSS 2.1 support,” Microsoft revealed.
The resource is structured in three parts and it offers an overview over what are the new features and functionality that IE8 Beta 1 brings to the table in comparison to its predecessor. Additionally, there is also data about the beta release. And Microsoft is focused on getting the corporate environment familiarized with IE8 Beta 1, placing emphasis on the role of the development milestone build for businesses. One thing is clear even at this point in time. Microsoft does not recommend IE8 Beta 1 for either end users or businesses.
“Windows Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 for Developers is a developer and designer focused release and is not feature complete. We do not recommend deploying Windows Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 for Developers broadly in a business context. A broader, more consumer and business focused beta will follow later this calendar year,” the company revealed.
IE8 Beta 1 is available download here
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After over a year since the release of Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP SP2 and Windows Server 2003 in October 2006, and then along with Windows Vista in November 2006 and January 2007, Microsoft has delivered the first beta of its next iteration of Internet Explorer. IE8 Beta 1 is a release aimed at web content developers, but the company has provided full access to the bits, with the promise that Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 will be more user-centric.
IE8 Beta 1 integrates seamlessly with Windows Vista Gold and SP1 RTM, but also with Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows XP SP2 and SP3. With the exception of Windows XP SP3, IE8 Beta 1 will support both the 32-bit and the 64-bit versions of the operating systems enumerated above. Of course, XP SP3 only comes in x86 and not in a x64 variant. At this time, Microsoft offers XP SP3 RC2, with IE8 Beta 1 installing on the beta of the third and final service pack for XP even though it fails to do the same with pre-release versions of Windows Vista SP1. (more…)
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The Internet Explorer team hit an important milestone today and divulged as much at MIX08. IE's General Manager Dean Hachamovitch today announced the availability of IE8 Beta 1, downloadable for testing by all from here . You can read more on IE8 at the Read More......(
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Will IE 8 be a FireFox 3 killer? With Firefox releasing its version 3 later this summer aswell. Makes you wonder if Microsoft has learned their lesson and added the basic features that makes other web browsers like Opera and Firefox more attractive.
Currently in Beta 2, IE 8 is said to be noticeably faster, leaner and more intuitive to use. However you can probably count on it being the interface for Microsoft's Silverlight application, which competes against Adobe’s Flash.
First look of Beta 1 of IE 8 shows:
- The address bar now highlights just the domain in the URL decreasing your risk from domain phishing attacks by accidentally clicking links which are fake and malicious.
- The search box now sports the ability to display an icon for the search provider you have currently selected.
- The Bookmarking interface has been improved as well as access to all your other bookmarks are available from the “Favorites” button.
For one, IE 8 is allegedly to have the following features by the time its released (lets hope so) :
- WC3 standards adherence and compatibility
UPDATE
“IE8 has been significantly enhanced, and was designed with great support for current Internet standards. This is evidenced by the fact that even in its first beta, IE8 correctly renders the popular test known as ‘Acid2,’ which was created by the Web community to promote real-world interoperability,” said Ray Ozzie, Microsoft chief software architect. “Our initial plan had been to use IE7-compatible behavior as the default setting for IE8, to minimize potential impact on the world’s existing Web sites. We have now decided to make our most current standards-based mode the default in IE8. - Automatic Crash Recovery
- Built-in spell checker
- Undo close tab
- Saving and restoring sessions
- Activities
- WebSlices
- Favorites Bar
- Automatic Crash Recovery
- Improved Phishing Filter
Details on these initial features from Microsoft IE8 feature list are here
Support for Web Development Tools
The new version of Internet Explorer 8 will also have better web development tools. This will enable people to access the web quicker and will also assist with building web pages which are compliant to WC3 Standards.
Pop Up Blocking Enhancements
Pop up blocking and tabbed browsing is said to be enhanced in the newer version of Internet Explorer 8 as well as the toolbar itself. With the simple pop up blocking options featured in Internet Explorer 8, one would be blocking these annoying pop ups with less hassle of 3rd party addons.
Added Security
Internet Explorer 8 is said to have an improved security framework that will allow restrictions on certain functions like parental control. This can work well with families that all have access to the same computer. Many people feel that in order to have security for their computer they need to invest in an firewall software. However, Microsoft is said to be making security easier providing protection against unwanted content.
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Welcome to Windows Internet Explorer 8. This is the message displayed initially by the installer for the next iteration of Microsoft’s proprietary browser, as you can very well see from the screenshot accompanying this article. Just an anodyne proof that Internet Explorer Beta 1 is now live. At the end of the past week, Microsoft began sending out invitations to the first beta build for IE8. Participation in the limited technical beta program for Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 is possible only through explicit invitations from the IE Team. The Redmond company has now confirmed the kick-off of the private IE8 Beta 1 testing.
Here is the link pre-selected IE8 Beta 1 testers have to follow, but if you have not been invited to participate in the Technical Beta, it won’t do you any good. The best that I can do for you, at this point in time, is to deliver the first taste of Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1. Yes, I do agree it isn’t much, but at the same time, it’s better than nothing. (more…)
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Microsoft is nothing more than a simple spectator at Mozilla’s Firefox spectacle of releases. A new version of the open source browser is now available for download. Mozilla has delivered Firefox 2.0.0.10, a stability update announced as early as last week. Firefox 2.0.0.10 can be grabbed immediately via this link, but Mozilla will also serve the refresh via its update infrastructure, and in this sense, users will be alerted of the new build. With this release, Mozilla has plugged three security holes in the browser. A referer-spoofing via window.location race condition flaw, jar: URI scheme XSS hazard, and holes involving memory corruption are the vulnerabilities fixed with Firefox 2.0.0.10.
“As part of Mozilla Corporation’s ongoing stability and security update process, Firefox 2.0.0.10 is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux for free download. (more…)
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While completely failing to breathe a single word on Internet Explorer 8, Microsoft is still focused on the copy of the browser that originally shipped with Windows XP. In this context, the Redmond company announced that it is introducing an update to Internet Explorer 6 running on the 64-bit editions of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, in order to alter the browser’s behavior when managing ActiveX controls.
The 18.9 MB update dubbed WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB912945-x64-ENU.exe is up for grabs since November 13, 2007. “This update includes minor changes to how Internet Explorer handles some web pages that use Microsoft ActiveX controls. Certain webpages will require users to manually activate Active X controls by clicking on it or using the TAB key and ENTER key. This update contains all previously released security updates,” Microsoft informed in the overview of the release. (more…)
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