Running two versions of IE?
I'm trying to install IE5 to run alongside IE6 on my XP machine. It won't install. Is this possible? I need it for testing.
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I'm trying to install IE5 to run alongside IE6 on my XP machine. It won't install. Is this possible? I need it for testing.
Lee
http://www.stumpymoose.com
It's so good, you'll enjoy yourself.
The Webmistress posted this at 11:02 — 10th November 2002.
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There is no way to run two versions of IE as they intergrate themselves with the OS
Suzanne posted this at 16:16 — 10th November 2002.
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You can set up a different partition, install the OS on that partition, and install IE in that partition on the new copy of the OS.
Usually it's easier to have multiple machines. I have beta testers with multiple machines and we exchange beta testing so we don't have to all buy extra computers. The added advantage of this is you get different monitors, different internet connections and different resolutions as well.
Busy posted this at 03:42 — 24th November 2002.
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Came across these sites that have programs that allow you to install several operating systems, so would allow different versions of IE. They aren't free however
http://connectix.com/products/vpc5w.html
http://www.vmware.com/products/desktop/ws_features.html
caale posted this at 01:30 — 24th December 2002.
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First of all,you cant install IE5 if you already got IE6 installed unless you partition your hard drive then you can boot from either or.Bets best is to get you another tower and hook it up with a switch so you can use 1 monitor,if your only testing,you wont need a top of the line pc.
JasdonLe posted this at 16:39 — 14th August 2004.
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Even though this post is ancient I'm replying anyway.
You can run two versions of IE. Go to the fantastic browser archive/graveyard at evolt.org to get an older version and check out this tutorial on how to install it .
You have to get your hands a bit dirty to do it, but it should work like a charm (and a web designers dream!). And you don't even need two monitors!
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JasdonLe posted this at 16:46 — 14th August 2004.
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Also, Ryan Parman has been nice enough to hack stand-alone versions of a few of IE's older incarnations. Try these if the above tutorial seems a bit too complex.
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