Windows 7 and a stupid question - MBClub UK

petermansell · 10-11-2010, 01:25 PM

I've not used Windows 7 and understand that it comes without an internet browser. So here's the stupid question. If I get a pc with windows 7 and it doesn't have a web browser how do I log onto the net to download one?

I'm sure I am missing something

KillerHERTZ · 10-11-2010, 01:29 PM

Please ignore my comment, I got the wrong end of the stick

wemorgan · 10-11-2010, 01:34 PM

Within Windows | Downloading a browser in E, without a browser, in 3 steps

fuzzer · 10-11-2010, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petermansell

I've not used Windows 7 and understand that it comes without an internet browser. So here's the stupid question. If I get a pc with windows 7 and it doesn't have a web browser how do I log onto the net to download one?

I'm sure I am missing something

no versions of windows 7 come without and internet browser. Microsoft didnt have to release a version and it comes down via windows update. It will download an icon to your desktop and you run this , says make sure youre connected to the internet and then gives you a choice of web browser.

But , all versions come with a web browser out the box. There is an N version that doesnt come with media player and there are various korean versions without certain features , but buying bog standard windows 7 will come with a web browser.

momomo · 10-11-2010, 01:35 PM

Windows 7 on PC does come with a browser IIRC.

blaser24nig · 10-11-2010, 02:58 PM

It does come with a web browser and gives you the opportunity to choose any other ones aswell...

petermansell · 10-11-2010, 04:19 PM

Ah .... thanks all. I will happily order now

Swozza · 10-11-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by blaser24nig

It does come with a web browser and gives you the opportunity to choose any other ones aswell...

100% correct. The first bootup will ask the user to choose a default. IE, Firefox or Safari.

gaz_l · 10-11-2010, 08:03 PM

I think the EU commission threw its teddy out of the pram regarding Microsoft bundling Internet Explorer with Windows and trying to monopolise the browser market (Microsoft? Surely not..)

Hence nowadays you are offered a choice of browsers with a fresh Windows installation (not sure about upgrades?). Firefox works nicely for me (your mileage may vary) and is available cross-platform which again suits my needs as I seldom use Windows at home.

Cheers,

Gaz

10-11-2010, 01:25 PM	#1
petermansell Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kent Car: C 250 CDI Coupe Posts: 342	Windows 7 and a stupid question I've not used Windows 7 and understand that it comes without an internet browser. So here's the stupid question. If I get a pc with windows 7 and it doesn't have a web browser how do I log onto the net to download one? I'm sure I am missing something

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wemorgan Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2008 Car: R172 SLK 250CDI Posts: 7,090	Within Windows \| Downloading a browser in E, without a browser, in 3 steps

10-11-2010, 01:35 PM	#5
momomo Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Surrey Posts: 1,444	Windows 7 on PC does come with a browser IIRC.

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blaser24nig Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bromley, Kent Car: Stunning SL350 Posts: 509	It does come with a web browser and gives you the opportunity to choose any other ones aswell...

10-11-2010, 04:19 PM	#7
petermansell Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kent Car: C 250 CDI Coupe Posts: 342	Ah .... thanks all. I will happily order now

10-11-2010, 08:03 PM	#9
gaz_l Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2006 Car: SLK55, Fiat Panda Posts: 1,188	I think the EU commission threw its teddy out of the pram regarding Microsoft bundling Internet Explorer with Windows and trying to monopolise the browser market (Microsoft? Surely not..) Hence nowadays you are offered a choice of browsers with a fresh Windows installation (not sure about upgrades?). Firefox works nicely for me (your mileage may vary) and is available cross-platform which again suits my needs as I seldom use Windows at home. Cheers, Gaz

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