Microsoft prepares for a new “Release Preview” with a fresh download page

Oct 22, 2012 07:10 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft announced a few days ago that it would release a new preview of Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7 in November, but the company has already unveiled the download page for the new build.

The Redmond-based technology company will offer the new IE10 for Windows 7 in a total of 36 languages and, in addition to the 32-bit and 64-bit builds for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1, a Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 64-bit release will also be available.

The download page seems to be ready to go live sooner than initially expected, but all download links available on the website do not work for the time being.

Rumor has it that Microsoft may make the new Release Preview available a bit sooner, probably on October 26, which is actually the official launch day of both the Surface tablet and Windows 8.

What’s more, the aforementioned IE10 for Windows 7 page also unveils the system requirements for this special version of the browser. You don’t need an ultra-fast computer to run it, but up to 120 MB of storage space is required for the 64-bit version. Here are the full requirements for IE 10 on Windows 7:

Processor

Computer with a 1 gigahertz (GHz) 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor.

Operating system

Windows 7 32-bit with Service Pack 1 (SP1) or higher Windows 7 64-bit with Service Pack 1 (SP1) or higher Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) 64-bit

Memory

Windows 7 32-bit—512 MB Windows 7 64-bit—512 MB Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit—512 MB

Hard drive space

Windows 7 32-bit—70 MB Windows 7 64-bit—120 MB Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit—200 MB

Drive

CD-ROM drive (if installation is done from a CD-ROM)

Display

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

Peripherals

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

Update: Microsoft has just removed the download page. More information is available here.