R – where is that tool where I can load IE6 and IE7 on the same computer?

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where is that tool where I can load IE6 and IE7 on the same computer?

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Best Answer

You can download one of the Internet Explorer Application Compatibility VPC Images. These will work with Virtual PC (also a free download). The images available (at this time) are:

  • Windows XP SP3 with IE6
  • Windows XP SP3 with IE7
  • Windows XP SP3 with IE8
  • Windows Vista with IE7
  • Windows Vista with IE8

Note that these are time bombed and if you choose to use this solution you will need to download versions with the expiry date extended at some point. Presumably one day Microsoft will cease to offer the images for the older OSs as well.