JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
That's the problem described in the links I sent: They're shoving it onto
users' machines while it's still in beta. In reality, it will be a beta
version for probably a year after MS claims it's done.



"Butch Davis" wrote in message
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Thanks, guys. I obviously have some homework to do.

Joe, I read your second post and am about to go to the links.

The main reason I thought 7 might be ready was that they are offering to
automatically send it to users like they do with critical updates.

Butch
"Jim" wrote in message
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"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Tue, 03 Oct 2006 19:04:12 GMT, "Butch Davis"
wrote:

Am concerned about any bad things that may happen during installation.
Last
time I updated an old browser it managed to put my extensive Favorites
somewhere I couldn't find it. Had to start from scratch and it was time
consuming and annoying.
If Favorites are your main concern, I would export them to a safe
destination before the install.

Go to the "File" pulldown menu and look for "Import and Export".

Follow the directions in the "wizard".

Another way to back up your important files is to use the windows
briefcase.
I haven't tried import/export but I will certainly take a look at it.
Jim




You can set up Windows Update so it will not download IE7. I agree they
are pushing Vista to meet a deadline, and are willing to ship a Beta if
they have to. They plan on correcting problems with service packs.

I won't install any of the "Vista" segments until the complaints post
in the MS NG's are substantially less than they are now. My guess is it
will take MS at least 6 months to correct the majority of the problems.