Microsoft released the final version of Internet Explorer 8 yesterday. This new version is regarded by many as a step in the right direction as it closes the gap, both speed and compatibility wise, to the other existing web browsers. There have been talks about webpage compatibility problems in Internet Explorer 8 before which can hurt a web browser’s reputation.
Report a Webpage Problem is an Internet Explorer 8 add-on that can currently be downloaded from Microsoft Download. The add-on will only be provided for a limited time as a download, most likely to sort out and analyze the biggest remaining compatibility issues. The Internet Explorer 8 add-on is a standalone executable for the Windows operating system that gets added to Internet Explorer 8 during installation.
The Internet Explorer 8 add-on adds a toolbar button to the command line of Internet Explorer 8 and will also provide the same link in the Tools menu. Users who want to report a webpage problem while using Internet Explorer 8 simply have to click on the link which will load a page at the official Microsoft website containing a form. A click will automatically generate a screenshot of the current page and store it in the temporary Internet files as ReportSiteIssueImage.bmp.
The form itself is made up of a comment box that takes up to 1000 chars and a Issue Category selector that classifies the problem as one of the following:
- Page does not render properly
- Only works when emulating IE7
- IE complains of a scripting Error
- Performance is slow
- IE crashes
- Other
Additional data is send to Microsoft as stated in the Privacy Statement:
Along with the information described above, information about your computer (“standard computer information”) is sent Microsoft. Microsoft uses standard computer information to provide you Internet-enabled services, to help improve our products and services, and for statistical analysis. Standard computer information typically includes information such as your IP address, operating system version, browser version, and regional and language settings.
This Internet Explorer 8 add-on will definitely be helpful for users who are stuck with Internet Explorer and experience webpage problems.
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Fery nice find Martin but why is Ghacks, up to now/so far, the only www website,which i use, which wil not work with the Microsoft internet explorer 8?
It is working fine on my system with Internet Explorer 8.
I’ve installed IE8 yesterday and i was quite pleasantly surprised. IE7 doesn’t compare to this one. And i believe some Firefox users will give this one a go due to it’s features and all.