Internet Explorer 5.5

[jeremyc]

Is there any way to install IE5.5 alongside my current IE6? I have a browser plug-in that only works with 5.5 (don't ask, just don't ask...) which I want to use to show content.

Assuming it is possible, where is the best place to get a copy of IE5.5?

[puggit]

It's very very hard to get hold of IE5.5 on the internet - you won't find it on any MS site or site with associations to MS. My suggestions would be to check old cover CDs from magasines etc.

I doubt you can use both versions either - you may need to dual-boot your machine, which is easy for a techy - but I don't know your expertise level

[jeremyc]

puggit said:

I doubt you can use both versions either - you may need to dual-boot your machine, which is easy for a techy - but I don't know your expertise level

Thanks for the advice: I reckon I'm at the 'competent but timid' techy level.

If it helps the content/html I need to display with IE5.5 is all local to my PC; I could even cope with the browser executing from CDROM/removable disk. However, it looks like I won't be able to get hold of a copy anyway (I'm not sufficiently techy to have ever bought a PC magazine ).

Oh well, looks like I'll be breaking my old laptop out of retirement (which does have IE5.5) and carrying both around.

[puggit]

Well - if you're feeling plucky this weekend:

www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/using/productdoc/en/default.asp?url=/windowsxp/home/using/productdoc/en/dual_booting.asp

Basically, you need an extra volume for the 2nd operating system (ie a drive letter). You can share one hard drive for this.
Stick the OS CD in the drive, and choose to install to the 2nd volume.
Really is that easy - just take a backup 1st

Bare in mind that if the OS installs IE 6.0 then it was a pointless excerise. There is no problem having both OS's the same.

[polar_ben]

Easy peasy

All free*, relatively easy & no dual boot nonsense, either. There's a list of IE5.5 download mirrors on the first link.

www.skyzyx.com/archives/000094.php

www.insert-title.com/web_design/?page=articles/dev/multi_IE


edit to add *but you could always make a small sponsorship donation towards my next expedition

>> Edited by polar_ben on Friday 28th November 17:46