[DISCUSSION] Browser Support for Windows 7

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by Chuterix, Jan 6, 2023.

  1. maur0

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  2. CaptainSpeleo

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    As far as features and security are concerned when using them with Windows 7 Pro 64-bit, which of these 2 browsers would be the better one to use?
    Mozilla Firefox ESR 115.15.0
    Eclipse r3dfox 129.0.2
     
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  4. CaptainSpeleo

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    Thomas:

    Thanks for your reply and comments.

    I downloaded a copy of the portable version, then extracted its contents into a named folder, then ran the "r3dfox.exe" file to load it.
    I then went into its settings and set it up pretty much like I usually set up Mozilla Firefox ESR.
    After I was finished and closed it, I copied the folder(272 MB) to a USB thumb drive.
    Because I have 4 PC's, and I needed to copy the folder to each PC to use it, I assumed I needed to set it up for each PC.
    I happily discovered the original desired settings are retained and do not need to be repeated.
    After I use it for a few weeks, I will decide whether to keep using it or not.
     
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    Not working, latest ESU + vxKex. Not Win32 application error.
     
  6. ThomasMann

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    Yes, that is exactly what I did, but I find a few too many mistakes that r3dfox makes und there is no forum that is actually really available.
    So, I literally one minute ago downloaded 115 FF.exe, in case I want to re-install it... once Mozilla officially declares contiuous support for Win7
     
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    With the exception of a couple of sites that I use Internet Explorer 11.0.240 with, Mozilla Firefox ESR 115.15.0 is what I use for Windows 7 Pro 64-bit.
    I am hoping that support for it will be extended.
    If not, I will probably switch to Eclipse r3dfox.
     
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    Wait for their next official announcement instead, ~1 year extension is more likely.
     
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  10. CaptainSpeleo

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    It appears to be official.
    Mozilla Firefox ESR 115 will support Windows 7 until April 1, 2025.

    Hopefully, support will be extended even further until January 2026.
    That appears to be the date when Windows 7 unofficially stops receiving post-ESU updates.
     
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  12. sp808

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    It's like showing middle finger to windows 10/11.
     
  13. ThomasMann

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