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Internet Explorer for Windows Vista
Although we got a taste of the new IE in last month's build, Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Vista includes new security and interface features. IE 7 for Windows Vista includes a Phishing Filter to protect against malicious Web sites; ActiveX Opt-In, reducing the likelihood of potential ActiveX attacks; and a new Protected Mode, to protect users against the silent installation of malicious code. There are also new parental controls and a redesigned Favorites Center to provide quick access to History, RSS, and saved Favorites. The interface changes include Quick Tabs, thumbnails of each open tab for quick reference; Tab Groups, the ability to save groups of tabs; Page Zoom, which magnifies any part of any Web page; and Advanced Printing, which shrinks output to fit on your printer's chosen paper size.
Features previewed but not yet ready in build 5231
Within this build is a new Windows Media Player with program controls placed front and center, à la QuickTime, with the right-hand margin providing additional information about the track currently playing. We also saw a new Migration Wizard, for transferring the data from one hard drive to another; a new Power Management Center, for better laptop control; and even a new Windows calendar.
See our build 5231 slide show for a more detailed look inside this release.
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