CyberNerd Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx
Geoff Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 Now I'm not seriously going to attempt this on one of my live systems but presuming I wanted to do an upgrade. How can I deploy IE7 and will the existing IE6 GPO settings still work? Or will I need new ADM templates or have to use the IE7 IEAK?
mullet_man Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 Now I'm not seriously going to attempt this on one of my live systems but presuming I wanted to do an upgrade. How can I deploy IE7 and will the existing IE6 GPO settings still work? Or will I need new ADM templates or have to use the IE7 IEAK? Should be coming out in a few works via AU, so should be availble via WSUS servers as well. Don't know GPO setting still work, would be nice for someone to try it out, might have ago myself later on if I get some time.
Norphy Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 Now I'm not seriously going to attempt this on one of my live systems but presuming I wanted to do an upgrade. How can I deploy IE7 and will the existing IE6 GPO settings still work? Or will I need new ADM templates or have to use the IE7 IEAK? I suspect that all of the GPO settings that existed in IE6 and still exist in IE7 will still work. If you want to set IE7 specific settings, you will need to install IE7 on a machine and edit the GPO from that machine, at least until a seperate ADM template is available. IE7 will be available for deployment from WSUS at some point so you will be able to disable it or enable it at will. Personally speaking, as soon as I have verification from companies like Bromcom that it won't break anything, I intend to get it deployed ASAP.
thom Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 I've been using IE7 since beta 1. It works really well - I love it. The only concern I have is that last time IE updated through AU it crashed out on loads of the PCs and messed them up. I am planning on blocking it through AU with this tool and installing it manually over the half term. I've already tested everything we use IE for and they all work with no problems. To get more info follow the links on Bink's article
Geoff Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 Hmm. I downloaded the .exe installer and decompressed it. No sign of an msi. MS aren't making this easy!
Simcfc73 Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 All the IE6 stuff works in IE7 when I used it. The IE7 ADM stuff that I have seen allows you to mess around with the zones more and it obviously has the ability to turn off the feeds and enable the mene bar which I find is essential. There does seem to be lots and lots of new policies, can't see them being used though.
tarquel Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 Don't forget the IEAK of course: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/ie/ieak7/default.mspx I'm going to try installing it on a row of computers during lunch and pop the adm in too quickly... EDIT: ah.... there is no adm yet :oops: ....maybe not then lol nath.
tarquel Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 Just made a custom IE7 package to try out... You can semi-lock-it-down to some degree so that if you want to give it a try out and while you wait for the adm templates to become available, you can hehe It's how i did it mainly on the old 98 PC's with 5, 5.5 & 6. Cheers Nath
Norphy Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 Well, this is the method I've cobbled together to do an automated installation for IE7: Download the IEAK Create a customised installer which is completely silent and forces a reboot after installation. Copy that to a fileserver somewhere. Create a WMI filter which finds all machines with IE6 (select * from MicrosoftIE_Summary where Version LIKE "%6.0%") Create a GPO which runs the executable created by the IEAK as a startup script. Apply the WMI filter to this GPO Reset the computer. It's not especially elegant but hey, it works.
OutToLunch Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 ... Annnnd the first security bug is found. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/10/19/ie7_first_bug/
DHCP Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 Nah don't bother with IE7 just reformat your system, install kubuntu linux with mozilla firefox! Microsoft = BAD Tux the Penguin = GOOD
tarquel Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 Thanks for that DHCP.... very informative....
Geoff Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 I don't think many people here would find that an acceptable solution at this point in time. However, installing firefox would be a reasonable compromise. With the corporate firefox project tools you can centrally deploy and manage your firefox installs aswell.
Simcfc73 Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 I'm a M$ whore but I am thinking of deploying Firefox during half term as my Smoothwall prefers non Microsoft stuff when it comes to NTLM authentication. Played with it before but couldn't get it to stop prompting for changing the default browser settings. I just need to look deeper.
CyberNerd Posted October 19, 2006 Author Posted October 19, 2006 Played with it before but couldn't get it to stop prompting for changing the default browser settings. The ADM files prevent this. I've not been able to lock down about:config or proxy settings yet http://www.sanduskycomputers.com/downloads/fxcorp/index.php
CyberNerd Posted October 19, 2006 Author Posted October 19, 2006 I would bet money on the fact that you have Tux the penguin pyjama's and have Kubuntu K's patterned on your bedspread. I Want one !!
MkII Posted October 19, 2006 Posted October 19, 2006 Indeed. DHCP your comments are not welcome. We all take sides/ have our particular hates etc., but refrain from getting personal. Go take your bigotry elsewhere
CyberNerd Posted October 19, 2006 Author Posted October 19, 2006 "Not 24 hours after the release of IE7, Secunia reports Internet Explorer Arbitrary Content Disclosure Vulnerability. So much for the "you wanted it easier and more secure" slogan found on Microsoft's IE Website." http://secunia.com/Internet_Explorer_Arbitrary_Content_Disclosure_Vulnerability_Test/
thom Posted October 20, 2006 Posted October 20, 2006 Keeping on topic, more details on managing the install Of course we want to make sure you are ready to upgrade, so AU will notify you when IE7 is ready to install by presenting a welcome screen. You can choose whether or not to install it; IE7 will not install without your consent. I also want to remind you that IE7 setup will preserve your current toolbars, home page, search settings, and favorites and will not change your choice of default browser. You will also be able to roll back to IE6 by using Add/Remove Programs. Only a user who is a local administrator will be offered the update. You can find more details and screenshots here. Organizations using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and System Management Server (SMS) can manage the IE7 deployment like they do other updates. The IE7 package will be classified as an Update Roll-up and must be approved to install on designated groups of Windows XP and Server 2003 clients. Organizations that use AU to keep their computers up-to-date can use a free Blocker Toolkit to block automatic delivery of IE7. This blocker has no expiration date; you can find more information in the blocker FAQ. Source: IE7 Blog
russdev Posted October 20, 2006 Posted October 20, 2006 already have I am just making copies of stuff so when track this back to a school we can inform isp/rbc/lea etc Russ
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