Multiple Internet Explorer instances on one machine [duplicate]

Answer 1

You can install multiple versions of IE using this installer: http://finalbuilds.edskes.net/iecollection.htm

Answer 2

Microsoft provides VPC virtual hard drives with various OS images and IE versions for just this purpose:

• Internet Explorer Application Compatibility VPC Image

Note that the OS installs are time-bombed so you have to periodically download new images from MS.

Answer 3

I've used this:

http://tredosoft.com/Multiple_IE

This will get IE 6 going and earlier versions if that's a priority. Then you can just install IE 8 because it allows you to use IE7 "compatibility mode" so you can effectively mimic IE7.

Answer 4

I've had fairly good results using Xenocode for browser testing

Answer 5

Use IETester. It's "for free" and follow its updates.

Answer 6

If you're on Windows you can try the new SuperPreview tool: http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/6/8/568F0D28-0434-4794-B7FC-FB293BCC98FB/SuperPreview_Trial_en.exe