I have hidden the IE7 update so it would not automatically do it. The no tabs is more the turn off. I like to have multiple windows open so I can alt+tab between them as I am not a huge fan of a mouse. If there was one that I could just turn tabs off or even set it to open a new window as default so I don't need to use them then I will be fine. I am not a fan of search bars as I can go for a site to iy. Much like why I do not use the icons at the top other than the Stop and Home (or going back multiple pages, I use the keyboard for just going back one or two.

Will have a look at link, if nothing jumps out then I will keep with IE6 until I am forced to change when I get a new laptop.