Question about IE8 compatibility list update

learninmypc · Jun 11, 2012

XP PRO MCE I use IE 8 ONLY for running eset scans but saw the update shown below & would like to know if I NEED it.

If so fine,if not thanks for your time

cliffordcooley · Jun 12, 2012

If I am not mistaken the compatibility list is a list of websites that need the compatibility view enabled to view the pages correctly. If the websites you visit frequently appear to be shown correctly, chances are you don't need an update to the list.

Windows Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List

Windows Internet Explorer 8 is Microsoft’s latest web browser. Unlike previous versions, Internet Explorer 8 renders content in the most standards-compliant way possible. This means that web pages will be displayed in Internet Explorer 8’s standards mode by default. Through product feedback channels, our users have indicated that, during the beta period, some websites may not have been compatible with Internet Explorer 8 in its default, standards-based mode. As a result, these domains have been added to a list of sites that, for the short-term, are most likely to be displayed better in Compatibility View. All Internet Explorer 8 users are given the choice to use this list, and the subset that chooses to do so will see each listed domain automatically displayed in Compatibility View, without additional user interaction or notice. The sites on this list have high traffic volume (in their regions), and having a compatible website ensures a significant number of Internet Explorer 8 users will have a great experience. This list will be periodically updated and automatically downloaded to Internet Explorer 8 users who have opted-in to use Compatibility View updates from Microsoft. For more information on Compatibility View list updates, please see - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/960321.

learninmypc · Jun 12, 2012

cliffordcooley said: ↑

If I am not mistaken the compatibility list is a list of websites that need the compatibility view enabled to view the pages correctly. If the websites you visit frequently appear to be shown correctly, chances are you don't need an update to the list.

Windows Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List

Thanks,I won't be concerned

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