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Internet Explorer 7 *AND* Internet Explorer 8

 
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I am doing tons of browser testing, and hence, has tons of browsers installed on my computer. One issue that I am having is that I have to test with both IE7 and IE8, but can't seem to install both browsers on my computer.

I remember seeing that IE8 has a compatibility mode. Does that work well for testing? Or do I have to install IE7, to test IE7 well? And if I have to install IE7....

Is there a way to install both IE7 and IE8?

Thanks,
Henry
 
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  Install a Linux variant and run different Windows installations in virtual machines. Or get a Mac and do likewise.
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I've heard scuttle-butt about the "compatibility mode", but haven't done any digging yet. I'm currently just testing in IE7 in a virtual machine.

I'm sure Eric must have some valuable input...
 
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IE8 runs as IE7

Hit F12 look on top of the developer window and it lets you pick the mode to render in.

Also look into "Multiple IEs"

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Thanks. I will try the compatibility mode first to see if IE7 bugs appear. Otherwise, I will either try google multiple IEs, or just plain downgrade to IE7.

Thanks again,
Henry
 
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