Put the web at your service

Download Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 and put the web at your service for you and your customers. This beta is aimed at web developers and designers to help them take advantage of new features in Internet Explorer 8 that will enhance their websites.

Download the beta version of Internet Explorer 8. Internet Explorer 8 is currently available in English and will soon be available in German and Simplified Chinese. Please continue to monitor this page for updates and availability of other languages.

Download Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1

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Computer/Processor

Computer with a 233MHz processor or higher (Pentium processor recommended)

Operating System

Windows Vista x64 and x86

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) x64 and x86

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)

Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

Windows Server 2008 x64 and x86

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) x64 and x86

Memory

Windows Vista - 512MB

Windows Vista Service Pack (SP1) - 512MB

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) - 64 MB

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) - 64 MB

Windows XP Professional x64 Edition - 128 MB

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) - 64 MB

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 ia64 - 128 MB

Windows Server 2008 – 512MB

Drive

CD-ROM drive (if installation is done from a CD-ROM)
(Internet Explorer 8 Beta is only available via download)

Display

Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitor with 256 colors

Peripherals

Modem or Internet connection; Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or compatible pointing device

Internet Explorer 8 Readiness Toolkit
Take a few minutes to learn more about what's new with Internet Explorer 8. This site will help you discover the changes to Internet Explorer and help you find your favorite features.