How to get ie6 onto your new computer...

[adamblan]

My laptop broke , but I replaced it with a sexy new 17" with all the latest gadgets

My problem was that Windows won't let you install multiple versions of explorer. No big loss really since I use Fx for browsing - but what about testing my designs to make sure they work in the worst browser ever?

... I found http://browsers.evolt.org/ - the site has standalone versions of many older browsers, and is perfect for anyone who wants to make sure their sites work in deprecated browsers.

Since I had this problem, I'm sure others out there probably have as well - just thought I'd share the solution!

 

[jnjc]

So did you get IE6 and IE7 running on the same machine (at the same time) ?

 

[abwebdesign]

Just as a quick follow-up...if you have never heard of MultipleIEs, it is a great little program that allows you to run IE 3.0, 4.1, 5.5, and 6.0 all at the same time. Plus, it will not interfere with a current installation of IE7 or 8.

 

[jnjc]

That looks like it'll be very,very useful (at the moment I have an old Laptop running IE6 that I remote desktop into).

Thanks,
JC

 

[adamblan]

It's a good system- they're all standalone, so you can install any number of older browsers- IE, mozilla, etc.

 

[josiahstaggs]

Please don't design for people who don't even know how to update their browser

 

[Fred Benjamin]

Internet Explorer 6 SP1, which includes the e-mail client Outlook Express, is the latest version of the Internet Explorer 6 core technologies in Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional. Download it now to start experiencing the best of the Web.

 

[zenotom]

Reading your post here makes me wonder about IE, I don't used this,maybe I try it.

 

[ishie]

It's simple. You can download Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack in the internet. Make sure to get the latest version.

 

[Phreaddee]

write a conditional statement redirecting ie6 users to a "get a new browser you bum" page

 

[ronaldroe]

Easy way to test your website in pretty much any browser ever: browsershots.org

 

[Phreaddee]

I second the multipleIE post. how funny is opening your prized page you've spent months on in ie3! hahahah!
...oh those were the days.

 

[dianabarone0127]

How to get ie6 onto your new computer

I love your idea to let other users with lower version for them to able view your website. But I think it wasn't necessary at all. they should try to upgrade their system so they can view your website.