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Hi, any body know hot to install IE 7 & IE 8 in one PC ?
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Short answer for : you cannot run full IE7 and IE8 side‑by‑side on a single Windows install. Internet Explorer replaces core DLLs and system registry entries, so installing one version will overwrite the other. pointed to a multiple‑IE project, but those older hacks only covered very old IEs and were never updated to provide real, reliable IE7/IE8 behavior.

Practical options that work and are safe:

  • Use virtual machines. Create one VM for IE7 and another for IE8 (VirtualBox or VMware Player), install the appropriate Windows build, update it, install the IE version, then take a snapshot. This keeps each browser isolated and repeatable.
  • Use official browser test VMs or cloud browser services for on‑demand testing. They provide real engines without touching your host.
  • If you only need to check layout/compatibility, IE8 can emulate IE7 using Compatibility View or the F12 Developer Tools "Document Mode" — often enough for simple testing.

Cautions: do not try to force native side‑by‑side installs; they are fragile and can break the OS. Back up the system or create a restore point before changing IE. Keep any VM running an old IE disconnected or behind a firewall — older IE versions have known security flaws.

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You might try this site....not sure if this works but could be what you need. Click here

If you figure it out please post your solution for others who might want to do the same thing.

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I know about that, but if i am not wrong it just running IE 4, IE 5 & IE 6 :)
May i running IE 7 & IE 8 ?
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