These are the steps you will need to take to Upgrade to the Latest IE Version (IE 8 Beta 2).
You’d probably want to print this, as the software will need your PC to restart/reboot.
IE Upgrade Steps
1. The Current Version of Internet Explorer (IE) is IE8 Beta 2
2. You can download the new IE by going to this website,
a. Download from the link below,
b. It’s a pretty large file, 15.8mb in total.
c. Save the file to your Desktop.
3. Once you’ve completed the download, launch the file, by double ‘left’ clicking on the file (currently on your desktop).
4. The relevant files will then be extracted to your Computer.
5. You will then be welcomed by a “Welcome to IE 8” Screen and they’ll ask if you wish to participate.
a. If you’re in a rush, I would suggest to click “I do not want to participate right now” and click next.
6. On the next screen, ‘left’ click “I Accept”.
7. Next, you will be brought to a screen that will ask whether you’d like to install updates,
a. Make sure the “Install Updates” is checked.
b. ‘Left’ Click Next.
8. The Installation will than start, by removing and previous IE Installations (If there are any IE Installations to be found).
9. You will than see a “Internet Explorer has been uninstalled” Screen.
a. Save all your current work.
b. Then goto the screen and ‘left’ click “Restart now (recommended)”.
c. Your PC will than restart.
10. Upon restart you will then be prompted by a security warning, asking if you should open the file.
a. ‘Left’ click “Run”.
11. Now the installation will commence, this will take approximately 10 minutes to finish.
12. Upon completion you PC will that restart once more, and the installation would be finished.
13. Once your PC has restarted, open up Internet Explorer.
14. A Set-Up screen will then be shown.
a. If you’re in a hurry, left click on the “Ask Me Again” button.
b. If not click on the “Use Express Settings” and click “Finish”.
c. The browser will than prompt you if you’d like to import any of your Bookmarks, select the browsers and click next.
15. And you’re Done !
