Microsoft readies to deploy Internet Explorer 7 in Q4 2006 and includes blocker tool.
While many have taken the plunge into the realm that is IE7 there are many that still haven't, given the UI changes and the issues that some have had with using it compared to IE6 or Firefox it's troublesome to think that in Q4 the company is going to be using IE7 as a high priority upgrade for Windows XP SP2 users, XP 64 users and 2003 users. The company though has heard the groans fromt he communities and has worked up something to help companies and individuals that aren't interested in IE7.
The intial delay methods are cited by Microsoft here:
• | If a user selects “Install”: The installation process will commence and require Windows Genuine Advantage validation and a re-boot to complete. Installation of Internet Explorer 7 will not override a user’s default browser choice and will transfer the user’s previous homepage, favorites, search settings and compatible toolbars. When the user launches Internet Explorer 7, a first-run experience will be offered highlighting new features and changes. |
• | If a user selects “Don’t Install”: The notification process will not re-prompt the user to install at a later time; however, any user who is a local administrator will be able to install Internet Explorer 7 at any time as an optional update from the Windows Update and Microsoft Update sites or from the Microsoft Download Center. |
• | If a user selects “Ask Me Later”: The install process will not proceed and Automatic Updates will start notifying the user that an update is available using the same process (notification balloon and welcome screen) within approximately 24 hours. |
For many thats not going to be enough, the company offers those individuals a toolkit which carries a modification to turn the IE7 status on automatic updates and windows update from a high priority update. Although administrators can still do a manual download and bypass that check.
There are some other solutions for system administrators but the toolkit seems to be a good feature for those that want to avoid making the leap. For more information on it check out the Microsoft TechNet Announcement.
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