Internet Explorer 7 review

Verdict

IE 7 was Microsoft's one chance to leapfrog ahead of the competition, but the company has only barely caught sight of the current front-runners. For more features and greater security, switch to Mozilla Firefox... Read Full Review.

Pros

• Built-in tabbed browsing
• Anti-phishing technology
• RSS reader
• Redesigned Favorites Center

Cons

• Limited to Windows XP SP2 users only
• Installation requires reboot
• Reuses old IE 6 code and doesn't yet comply with current Web standards
• Doesn't match all the features found in Firefox or Opera
• Carries a Microsoft legacy of not patching its IE flaws quickly enough

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