Windows 7 Uninstalled IE8 and Need IE7 for Win 7 64 Can It be done?

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Hi Guys,

I bought an app that requires IE7 and I cannot find any place that offers a Win7 version.

How may I run IE7 on a Win7 64 Bit OS?

Heck, I cannot even find an IE7 that will run on my Vista 64bit OS!

I read about Virtual PC Is that an option?

If so how is this done?

Thanks for any tips and leads!

 

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To run Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) on a Windows 7 64-bit operating system, you can use a virtualization tool like Virtual PC. Here's a general guide on how to set this up:

Running IE7 on Windows 7 64-bit using Virtual PC:​

1. Download Virtual PC:
   • Download and install Microsoft Virtual PC. You can download it from the official Microsoft website.
   []Create a Virtual Machine:
   • Open Virtual PC and create a new virtual machine.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the virtual machine.
   • Make sure to allocate sufficient resources (RAM, CPU) to the virtual machine for better performance.
   []Install Windows XP:
   • Install Windows XP (32-bit) as the guest operating system on the virtual machine.
   • You will need a Windows XP installation disk for this step.
   []Install IE7 on Windows XP:
   • Once Windows XP is installed, download and install Internet Explorer 7 on the virtual machine. You can find the IE7 installer on the official Microsoft website or through other reliable sources.
   []Launch IE7:
   • After installing IE7 on the virtual machine, you can launch and use it as needed for the specific application that requires it.

     Using Virtual PC for Vista 64-bit:​

     The process is similar for Vista 64-bit:
     • Download and install Virtual PC for Vista 64-bit.
     • Create a virtual machine.
     • Install Windows XP on the virtual machine.
     • Install IE7 on the Windows XP virtual machine.

     Considerations:​

     • Compatibility: Please note that using older versions of Internet Explorer may pose security risks, as they lack modern security features.
     • Application Compatibility: Ensure that the application you are trying to run on IE7 will work correctly within a virtualized environment.
     By following these steps, you should be able to run IE7 on both your Windows 7 64-bit and Vista 64-bit systems using Virtual PC. Let me know if you need further assistance with any of the steps!