[njbchbum]

Okay - so several websites are telling me they no longer support my IE9 browser and that I need to upgrade in order to continue viewing there! The nerve, eh?

So, anyway, am using Windows Vista Home Premium service pack 2 32 bit OS - and I believe my "research" shows that IE10 is not compatible with Vista Home.

I think I prefer using Firefox for the upgraded browser - is there a Firefox browser suitable for use with my Vista Home Premium that is likely to get me access to these hoity-toity websites that no longer appreciate IE9? Or am I left to trial and error? And do ya think that version can be downloaded from the ninite site?

[Bonny]

Have you tried Google Chrome?

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by Bonny

Have you tried Google Chrome?

No, have not, Bonny. Am just not a fan of ANYTHING Google! lol

[JoMar]

Vista Home......why? Support for that system has been declining for years so trying to merge new technology with old will continue to be frustrating.....at least upgrade to Windows 7 if you can get it and your computer is strong enough to handle it. I use Chrome (Win10) and it is more than adequate. My wife prefers Edge....just a matter of preferences or biasis.

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Vista Home......why? Support for that system has been declining for years so trying to merge new technology with old will continue to be frustrating.....at least upgrade to Windows 7 if you can get it and your computer is strong enough to handle it. I use Chrome (Win10) and it is more than adequate. My wife prefers Edge....just a matter of preferences or biasis.

Thanx for your opinion. Am not looking to upgrade beyond a compatible browser.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

Thanx for your opinion. Am not looking to upgrade beyond a compatible browser.

I understand, but Jomar is right. Browser compatibility could be a problem. Also, eliminating Chrome (my personal favorite) further limits your options.

[KayakerNC]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

I understand, but Jomar is right. Browser compatibility could be a problem. Also, eliminating Chrome (my personal favorite) further limits your options.

Well said.
And another vote for Chrome.

[juneroses]

Here's a popular download site and the results from a search for browsers specifically compatible with Win Vista. Your preference - Firefox - heads the list in number of downloads, and is highly rated by both editors and users:

Web Browsers for Windows - Free downloads and reviews - CNET Download.com

June

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

I understand, but Jomar is right. Browser compatibility could be a problem. Also, eliminating Chrome (my personal favorite) further limits your options.

Originally Posted by KayakerNC

Well said.
And another vote for Chrome.

Oh well! But thanx for chiming in!

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by juneroses

Here's a popular download site and the results from a search for browsers specifically compatible with Win Vista. Your preference - Firefox - heads the list in number of downloads, and is highly rated by both editors and users:

Web Browsers for Windows - Free downloads and reviews - CNET Download.com

June

Thank you juneroses! This looks like what I was looking for! Will give it a whirl when I am feeling a bit more adventurous; today is just not that day - but I know it is in my future!

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

Thank you juneroses! This looks like what I was looking for! Will give it a whirl when I am feeling a bit more adventurous; today is just not that day - but I know it is in my future!

I agree that CNET is a trustworthy site for downloading browsers. Other than that, go to firefox.org. Make sure it's .org. There are a lot of look-alike places to download browsers that will also result in putting all sorts of other stuff in along with the browser.

Also, be careful what you're clicking Yes to while downloading. For instance, we have our own preference for malware/virus programs and always uncheck whatever the browser says it's going to add.

Good luck! I love Firefox. it's not a memory hog, runs well, won't take over your computer.

[obxgal]

Hubby has been using Foxfire with Vista for about 2 years now ... no problems.

[Arctic Fox]

I use Mozilla Firefox for XP, Vista and 7 and have had no problems with any of them

Like you, I am reluctant to update my O.S. if I can avoid it, and Mozilla seems to do a great job of getting Firefox to work with them all

Plus, very easy to sync your favorites if you run more than one computer

[rexxfan]

Though I am a Chrome fan myself, I've heard it said that Firefox protects your privacy better. It also seems to use less memory than Chrome so if you're constrained in that regard, it'd probably be a good choice. There's a download link for Firefox on Mozilla's homepage at mozilla.org. While I respect the job that ninite.com does, in my opinion it is a best practice to always download things from the publisher's own website.
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bc

[njbchbum]

Thanx to all of the FireFox fans for your comments! They boost my confidence in being able to convert!

rexxfan - one of our gurus [now departed] intro'd me to ninite and it has yet to fail me. If this conversion screws up am guessing I can uninstall and follow your advice. I love that ninite goes with the basics and no frufru!