Internet Explorer 8 removal possible in latest Windows 7 version ~ Random Tech Stuff

Just today we heard that the European Union is easing up on Microsoft a little but, but don't forget that there's still one big battle going on. The EU is still concerned that Microsoft's inclusion of its Internet Explorer web browser as an integral part of the Windows operating system isn't fair to consumers who want other options or the companies that are cooking those options up.

After years of questions about Microsoft's policies regarding Internet Explorer, it looks like the company might be taking a step back to reconsider. Internet Explorer 8 is actually completely and safely removable in a recent test version of the yet-to-be-released Windows 7.

You can remove it like you remove any other component in Windows: go to "Programs and Features" in the Control Panel, click "Turn Windows Features On or Off" and then uncheck "

Note, however, that this is not exactly what the EU is asking for. In the current case, Microsoft may have to do more than just make its browser removable; it might have to provide alternative browsers with its operating system as well.

This is the first time that Microsoft Corp. has offered the option since it integrated the browser with Windows in 1997. The 7048 build of Windows 7 -- a version that has not been released to the public but is available as a pirated copy on file-sharing sites -- includes [the] option ... Windows 7 Build 7048 first began appearing on ... BitTorrent tracking sites, on Monday. Traffic has been substantial since then, with Mininova reporting more than 21,000 downloads.

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