Is Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate right for me?

Before you download the Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate (RC), you should weigh the pros and cons of installing software that's still in development. The "Release Candidate" designation means that Internet Explorer has most of the features that will be included in the final release, but it's still being tested. Information from Release Candidate users will help to make the final product even better. If you install the RC, you'll get to try out the many new features in Internet Explorer 9, but you might also experience a higher frequency of errors than you would using an earlier version of Internet Explorer.

You should consider downloading the Internet Explorer 9 RC if all of the following apply to you:

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You like to use the latest software and enjoy experimenting with new technology.
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You feel comfortable troubleshooting computer problems yourself.
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You don't mind updating software frequently.

You might want to wait for the final release of Internet Explorer 9 if any of the following apply to you:

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You prefer to install software once, and don't want to mess with it again.
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You get frustrated if software doesn't always behave as you expect it to.
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You want to continue using Internet Explorer 8 (Internet Explorer 9 RC replaces it on your computer).
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You rely on assistive technology software, such as a screen reader or screen magnifier, to browse the web.

If you think the Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate is right for you and you want to download it, go to the Internet Explorer 9 page.
Internet Explorer 9 RC system requirements

Computer/Processor

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

Operating System

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Windows Vista 32-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher
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Windows Vista 64-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher

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Windows 7 32-bit or higher
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Windows 7 64-bit or higher

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Windows Server 2008 32-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher
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Windows Server 2008 64-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher

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Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit

Memory

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Windows Vista 32-bit – 512 megabytes (MB)
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Windows Vista 64-bit – 512 MB

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Windows 7 32-bit – 512 MB
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Windows 7 64-bit – 512 MB

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Windows Server 2008 32-bit – 512 MB
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Windows Server 2008 64-bit – 512 MB

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Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit – 512 MB

Hard Drive Space

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Windows Vista 32-bit – 70 MB
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Windows Vista 64-bit – 120 MB

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Windows 7 32-bit – 70 MB
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Windows 7 64-bit – 120 MB

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Windows Server 2008 32-bit – 150 MB
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Windows Server 2008 64-bit – 200 MB

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Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit – 200 MB

Drive

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

Display

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

Peripherals

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