Important Information about Internet Explorer 7.0

(Updated on: January 25, 2007)

Microsoft's latest version of Internet Explorer, 7.0, is now readily available to the public and is currently being issued as a high priority update by Microsoft.

In order to ensure your productivity, the IT organizations are strongly recommending that you wait to download and install Internet Explorer 7.0 (IE7). University IT providers are working together with other divisions to test web-based applications to determine if they are compatible with this new browser.

At this time, neither Microsoft nor PeopleSoft has announced that Internet Explorer 7.0 will work with PeopleSoft. (The University's HRMS system is an implementation of PeopleSoft.) If it is critical that you access HRMS from a specific computer, do not load IE7 onto that computer.

For a list of browser-accessible University applications, click here.

Pass on the Internet Explorer 7.0 Upgrade

Because Microsoft is now issuing IE7 as a high priority update, you may be prompted to download it as an update it if you have set up your system to receive regular updates directly from Microsoft. To avoid installation, please UNCHECK the box to install it when prompted.

We expect to provide more information on this subject as we test web-based applications in Internet Explorer 7.0. Please stop back periodically to review this page.

Internet Explorer 7.0 FAQs

• Q: When will IE7 be available?

• A: It is available now as a download from Microsoft's website.

• Q: If I order a new computer/laptop with Office software, will IE7 be included by default?

• A: No. IE6 is still being shipped with new systems.

• Q: When will IE7 start shipping with new computers?

• A: An official date has yet to be announced. We anticipate this to coincide with the release of Microsoft Vista.

• Q: Will IE7 run with Windows XP?

• A: Yes.

• Q: What are the system requirements for IE7?

• A: The same requirements as IE6.

• Q: When will ITS begin to provide support for IE7?

• A: Once it has been approved by both ITS and many of the various Application Vendors. University IT teams are currently testing University applications with IE7. The results of this testing will be posted shortly.

• Q: Will IE7 run with URSpace?

• A: No. It has been confirmed that there are issues with the University's Space Survey System, URSpace. To fully utilize this application please continue to use Internet Explorer 6.

• Q: If I already installed IE7, how do I go back to IE6?

• A: To uninstall IE7 to return to IE6 on Windows XP, follow the instructions provided by Microsoft at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/support/default.mspx. Choose the "How do I install/uninstall Internet Explorer 7" option.

For More Information

If you have specific questions or would like help planning future system upgrades, please contact the IT Center at 275-2000 or email them at itshelp@rochester.edu.

Medical Center, please contact the ISD Help Desk at 275-3200 or email them at helpdesk_ISD@urmc.rochester.edu.

If your department is supported by someone other than ITS or ISD, we recommend you contact your local administrator/IT support person.