Credit: Suwaree Tangbovornpichet / Getty Images Microsoft, the world’s leading software maker, on Wednesday released the latest version of its popular Internet Explorer (IE) Web browser, IE7, for use with the Windows XP operating system, according to an Oct. 18 press release posted on Yahoo Finance.The new IE7 browser includes improved security safeguards to help users combat phishing attempts, malware infestations and other online threats by offering more information on suspect sites and Web locales, among other features. In late August, Microsoft released IE7 RC1 for beta testing, and it said that it would likely be the last test build before the browser’s release to the public.“We listened carefully to our customers and are delivering a safer browser that makes the tasks they do every day much easier,” Dean Hachamovitch, Microsoft Internet Explorer team general manager, said in the release. On top of the added security safeguards, IE7 features a new look and feel, as well as improved search, multiple-site browsing and printing capabilities, according to the release. Microsoft also introduced tabbed-browsing functionality, which lets users view and click back and forth between multiple sites with only one browser window opened. A feature called “Quick Tabs” provides users with a peek at all open tabs within a browser window for improved site navigation.Microsoft’s rival in the browser space, Mozilla, already offers tabbed-browsing options via its Firefox browser. Mozilla earlier this week made available the most recent beta, or test version of its browser, dubbed Firefox 2.0 Release Candidate 3 (RC3). IE7 is available for download now via Microsoft’s site, and it’s currently offered in English for use with Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows XP 64-bit Edition and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1. Microsoft plans to make additional versions of the browser to support more languages available within “the coming weeks.”The software giant will also issue an IE7 automatic update sometime during November, according to the release.Technical support via phone is available for assistance with installation and other issues at (866) 234-6020. Related content BrandPost What’s next for network operations Broadcom: 2023 Tech Trends That Transform IT By Serge Lucio, Vice President and General Manager, Agile Operations Division Mar 20, 2023 8 mins IT Leadership Networking BrandPost Digital transformation obstacles: Stubborn challenges, what to do about them Value Stream Management is an increasingly essential approach to strategic transformation initiatives. To help teams more fully capitalize on the opportunities it presents, Broadcom is holding its third annual VSM Summit. By Marla Schimke, Head of Product and Growth Marketing, Broadcom's Enterprise Software Division Mar 20, 2023 3 mins Devops Software Development Feature CEO directives: Top 5 initiatives for IT leaders As organizations change course with economic gyrations, collaboration between IT and business becomes priority No. 1 for CEOs. By Stacy Collett Mar 20, 2023 7 mins IT Leadership Feature Topgolf Callaway tees up digital transformation for global expansion As Topgolf Callaway Brands transitions from focusing on manufacturing golf equipment to integrating its apparel and technology acquisitions, digital transformation is helping drive its future. By Thor Olavsrud Mar 20, 2023 6 mins Digital Transformation Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe