Internet Explorer 8 Installation Guide

Hardware requirements for IE8 running before installation

 

The memory capacity required to run IE8 on different operating systems is relatively different. Therefore, when downloading and installing, you must find the version corresponding to your computer's operating system.

Computer/CPU

Computers with a CPU clock speed above MHz (almost all mainstream computers can meet this requirement)

Operating System/memory

Windows Vista 32-bit ------------------------------------- 512 MB
Windows Vista 64-bit -------------------------------------- 512 MB
Windows Vista with SP 1 ------------------------------------- 512 MB
Windows XP 32-bit with SP 2 or higher ---------------- 64 MB
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition -------------------- 128 MB
Windows Server 2003 32-bit with SP 2 or later ------ 64 MB
Windows Server 2003 with SP 2 or later 64-bit ------ 128 MB
Windows Server 2008 32-bit ---------------------------- 512 MB
Windows Server 2008 64-bit ---------------------------- 512 MB

Display

Supports 800x600 or a higher pixel, more than 256 colors of the Monitor (currently you can use the basic display can meet this condition)

Other peripherals

With an Internet connection, you can access the Internet normally.

 

IE8 cannot be installed and run in the following operating system environments:

Earlier Windows operating systems than Windows XP (such as Windows 98 and Windows 2000)
Windows XP 32-bit systems earlier than Windows XP SP2 (such as Windows XP SP1)
Windows Server 2003 systems earlier than Windows Server 2003 sp2 (such as Windows Server 2003 SP1)

How to view your operating system version

You can"Computer (Windows Vista & Windows Server 2008 )"Or"My Computer (Windows XP & windows server2003 )"On the iconRight-click, OpenProperty buttonTo view your Windows version.

How to install

Run the downloaded IE8 InstallationProgram, To confirm until the welcome page appears, click"Next"Start installation.

We recommend that you select"Install and update"In this way, the system will install some updates along with the main program during the IE8 installation process. This ensures that IE8 after installation is the latest version. Click"Next".

Next, enter the automatic installation phase of IE8 without manual operations. You only need to wait patiently for the installation process. The installation time depends on the hardware configuration of your computer. The higher the hardware configuration, the faster the installation process.

Next, enter the automatic installation phase of IE8 without manual operations. You only need to wait patiently for the installation process. The installation time depends on the hardware configuration of your computer. The higher the hardware configuration, the faster the installation process.

After the program is installed, follow the promptsRestartYour computer is installed on IE8 after you enter the system again.

Initial start

When you start IE8 for the first time, a prompt box is displayed. Click"Next"Continue

We recommend that you open"Recommended Website"This feature provides you with websites with similar content based on your current webpage. For example, if you are opening a shopping network page, this tool will recommend more websites for you to choose from. It is recommended that the website be updated in the favorites column at any time for your convenience.

Next, you will be prompted to select some settings of IE8, such as the default search program and accelerator. These settings can be changed as you like during use. Select quick settings here. Click"Next".

Now, all settings are complete. The browser automatically opens the IE8 introduction page. You can start to experience IE8.

• Installation instructions
• How to install
• Initial start
• About detaching

How to uninstall

If you need to uninstall IE8, the uninstall method varies depending on the operating system. Here, we will take the release of IE8 RC1 as an example to introduce the uninstall procedure.

For Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 users:

1. Open"Start"In the menu"Control Panel". Find"Program", Click"Uninstall program".

2. Click"View installed updates ".

3. Find the update related to IE8 from the list, click it, and click"Uninstall"Click to confirm deletion. Your computer will automatically restart later.

For users of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003:

Find the installation program for IE8 from the list, click it, and click"Delete"Click to confirm deletion. Your computer will automatically restart later.