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Internet Explorer 8 Download

Yesterday we mentioned that Microsoft would release the final version of Internet Explorer 8 later that day on the official website. They did that which surprised many tech savvy users as it was generally given that the release would be in the second half of this year and not the first. Even more interesting is the fact that Microsoft is not only distributing it as a web download but also over official update channels like Windows Update.

Microsoft has released Internet Explorer 8 for various Windows operating systems including Windows XP and Windows Vista but Windows 7. Windows 7 users who want to download Internet Explorer 8 are greeted with a message telling them that they will not be able to download Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Beta at this time.

It is however very like that Internet Explorer 8 will be included in upcoming Windows 7 builds. Microsoft is offering a selection based download of Internet Explorer 8 on the official site that lets users pick their language and operating system from a list. Here are some download links for Internet Explorer 8 English:

Windows XP 32-bit (link)
Windows XP 64-bit (link)
Windows Vista 32-bit (link)
Windows Vista 64-bit (link)
Windows Server 2003 32-bit (link)
Windows Server 2003 64-bit (link)
Windows Server 2008 32-bit (link)
Windows Server 2008 64-bit (link)

Those links are direct download links to Internet Explorer 8. Just pick your operating system and the download should start immediately. Users who prefer other languages should follow the link that I posted above leading to the official site with the language choice pulldown menu.

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About the Author:Martin Brinkmann is a journalist from Germany who founded Ghacks Technology News Back in 2005. He is passionate about all things tech and knows the Internet and computers like the back of his hand. You can follow Martin on Facebook or Twitter.

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Responses so far:

  1. Paul(us). says:

    I downloaded and installed MS-IE8 and found out that some websites like Ghacks, computer tips for a computer guy and instant fudas (and much more sites) are not working with MS-IE8. This is not nice news. Do you know Martin why that and when are Ghacks (and the outher sites) are starting to work with MS-IE8?

  2. Paul(us). says:

    Maybay i have to write that i found the Compatibility View Internet Explorer 8 with the instruction to Click the Compatibility View toolbar button to display the website as viewed in Internet Explorer 7. But main explorer has not have Compatibility View toolbar button. Do you know how i get this one

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    an enchanting site

  4. Anonymous says:

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  5. ADubray says:

    Does Internet Explorer Cost Money? and when i try to download internet 8 it says i already have a form of internet,i had it before but i did a scan on my computer and it deleted the internet.im so lost

  6. charlston van rooyen says:

    how do i install internet explorer 8.0 on my computor? i’ve trying to do it for the pass 2days. because the old internet explorer i have is very slow thats why i want 8.0

  7. amit deshwal says:

    how to upgreade enternet explorer 7to enternet explorer 8?

  8. andphile says:

    If you like Trident Engine ,I suggest use the Avant browser.The download is relatively small, the interface is extremely stable, mouse gestures and dockable tabs. Pop-up and ad blocking are excellent. The
    ability to block ActiveX, images, Java, and more “on the fly” is superb.

  9. imran ali baig says:

    hello sir.
    My internet explorer is not working when iwill open is showing intwrnet explorer is blok or novigration is not suport somthing like this some time i m not open my yahoo also please salve my problum sir.

    yours.
    imran.

  10. mike says:

    i just downloaded ie 9 for windows 7 and hate it, i want to go back to ie 8 , but i cant for some reason it cant find previous versions, does anyone know where i can find ie 8 for win 7? thanks

    • Internet Explorer 8 ships with Windows 7, that’s why you cannot find it for download.

      • Anonymous says:

        how can down load ie8??????????????????????????-

      • Mark says:

        No it did not ship with my Windows 7. I want to use IE 8 and cannot make it work or download it.

      • mr poopy pants says:

        Well, now win 7 ships with ie9….and I cannot install ie8 back on it. Tried 4 different install files thus far. ‘ie8 is not compatible with this operating system’…really? One went all the way through and asks for a reboot then nothing…nothing in prog files…nothing.

        Retried….and retried…..yes its the 32 bit and i tried the vista 32 bit, xp 32 bit, etc.

        yes, i removed ie9 from windows features

    • ina says:

      i have the same problem :@ i want to go back to ie 8

  11. mike says:

    i just called ms customer help or whatever…they want to charge me…

  12. ina says:

    i have the same problem :@ i want to go back to ie 8 how can i fix this

  13. Mark says:

    Have new windows 7 but want internet explorer 8. The download website does not show a windows 7 option

  14. bufnea georgeta says:

    facebook ul meu nu trimite nesajul

  15. bufnea georgeta says:

    internet explorar 8 pentru facebook

  16. Easy Solutions Inc. says:

    For windows 7 users internet explorer comes up as an update. A simple un installation reverts internet explorer 8 to be available.

    To do this Under “Programs and Features” (start and search the quotes). Uninstall an update from the left pane. Then uninstall “Windows Internet Explorer 9″ under the “Microsoft Windows” section

    Reference: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows7/how-do-i-install-or-uninstall-internet-explorer-9

  17. sep says:

    php with download

  18. ayesha says:

    i want to use IE8 how cn i download it

  19. miki says:

    i want to use fb so, how can i download ie8 in 139kb

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