The PPMLS Tempo® System and Internet Explorer 7

Microsoft has released a new version of Internet Explorer. The new IE7 is a more secure web browser than IE6 and introduces many new features. The PPMLS system is now updated and approved for use with IE7. To assist Participants with the upgrade process,  RSC is making available 2 optional downloads that are pre-configured to allow the PPMLS Tempo system to work correctly. Please read the Install Notes below so that you know what changes our custom install will make to your computer and then select the appropriate download file. You may also want to print this page.

Note: Internet Explorer 7 is becoming a Windows Automatic Update in November 2006. You may install by using the links below or by visiting www.microsoft.com/ie or by waiting for Windows to automatically upgrade your computer.

Microsoft has also discontinued support for the aging Windows 95, 98 and 2000 operating systems. Click here for more information.

Install Notes for RSC's IE7 Custom Installation package:

• IE7 will only install and run on Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista. Microsoft is not making IE7 available for Windows 98 or Windows 2000 as all support for these old operating systems has ended.
• If you are running a Beta version of IE7, you must upgrade to the final release. The beta versions of IE7 are not approved for use with the PPMLS Tempo system.
• This installation has been configured for RSC Participants by
  • adding the RSC and PPAR Web Sites to the Trusted Sites list and the Allowed Pop-up Lists.
  • Setting Internet Temporary Files folder size to 65 MB. This is to prevent some "caching" issues that users have had with the PPMLS system.
  • Setting the configuration so that IE7 looks for new versions of web pages on "Every Visit"
  • The installation will make www.pikespeakrsc.com your home page. (Note that IE7 supports multiple home pages thanks to the new "Tabbed Browsing Feature".)
  • Adding the PPAR web sites to your Favorites List.
• Except for these noted settings, this IE7 Installation is the same as if you downloaded and installed it from Microsoft or if you received it from the Windows Automatic Updates.
• RSC has not modified any of the Security Zone Settings or Security Settings or Advanced Settings.
• The first time that IE7 is run after installing/upgrading to IE7, the "Run Once" page will appear and ask you if you want to change or keep your default Search Engine. It will also ask if you want to turn the Phishing Filter on or off. RSC  recommends that users turn this Feature on. This will help prevent your computer from potential attack by hackers. After you make your selections, click on the Save button at the bottom of the page. The www.pikespeakrsc.com web site will automatically appear.
• If your computer does not behave the way you think it should, IE7 and these customized settings may be uninstalled through the Control Panel's Add/Remove Programs. Uninstalling IE7 will revert your computer back to it's current IE6 installation.
• Please contact your computer consultant if you need further assistance.

As with any Internet download from any site, you are assuming responsibility for what you install on your computer.

If you have not installed IE7, or have the beta version installed, click here to do a full installation of IE7  preconfigured as noted above.
This is a 16MB file. It will download in 3-5 minutes on most high-speed connections and may take 30 minutes or more on a modem connection. The file size will not change whether it is downloaded from RSC, Microsoft or Windows Updates.

If you have already installed IE7, click here to install only the RSC customizations noted above. This package will not install on the beta versions of IE7. It will only install on the final release, available above. This is a 1.5 MB file. It will download quickly on high-speed connections and in approx 3-5 minutes on a modem connection.