Internet Explorer 10 Won't Run on Vista

• by Carlo Orlando on 20110415 @ 10:26PM EST | google it | send to friends
• Filed under Business | Microsoft | (related terms: internet explorer, windows, vista, operating system, support)

Windows Vista users might have dodged a bullet when Microsoft decided to cut Internet Explorer 9 support from Windows XP. However, it's not the case with Internet Explorer 10.

"Windows Internet Explorer Platform Preview (for Internet Explorer 10) does not support any operating system earlier than Windows 7," is the warning message that appears for those who don't run Windows 7 and attempt to install Internet Explorer 10 preview, which was just recently released to the public.

Microsoft Imposes Forced Modernization

In a release note published earlier this week, a spokeswoman for Microsoft advised users to update their copy of Windows 7 before running Internet Explorer 10. The update is available to those who migrate to Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and as a separate download as a standalone hotfix.

The spokeswoman also tried to shed some light as to why Internet Explorer 10 won't run on Windows Vista.

"Windows Vista customers have a great browsing experience with Internet Explorer 9, but in building Internet Explorer 10 we are focused on continuing to drive the kind of innovation that only happens when you take advantage of the ongoing improvements in modern operating systems and modern hardware," she said. (Source: computerworld.com)

Aggressive Push Risks Losing Loyal Customers

Microsoft has gone on a widespread campaign to promote the idea that a browser is only as good as the operating system it runs on. The Redmond-based firm is hoping to present browsers that run on older operating systems as sub-standard, compared to newer and faster models. (Source: idg.no)

Still, many tech analysts question why Microsoft is willing to make such an aggressive push on their own customers. This is especially true considering how many other operating systems and browsers are currently available and able to run on older hardware.

Free guide: Windows 8 Cheat Sheet: Touch and Mouse Gestures. Windows 8 brings a revolutionary way to use your mouse, touchpad, and touchscreen using 'gestures'. If you're new to gestures, you'll most certainly find them confusing - especially if you don't mean to invoke a gesture in the first place! That said, gestures are widely used on mobile and touch-based devices, and the technology is here to stay. Gestures can be a huge time-saver (similar to keyboard shortcuts) once you understand how to use them. For example, you can use gestures to move objects from one location to the next, zoom in, zoom out, enter passwords, and similar. This Windows 8 gesture cheat sheet is designed to make your life easier by demonstrating and explaining the basics. Print, share, and enjoy! Click here to download this guide now! Note: this guide is free, but registration is required; after that, you can select more ebooks and videos for download without registering again. If you have questions / problems with the registration form, please read this.