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The latest (non-beta) version of Google Earth is 7.1.7.2605 released in Oct 2016.

The previous stable version was 7.1.6 released in May 2016.

The initial version was released in 2001.

The 7.x and 6.x versions of Google Earth version include Street View, viewing Mars, Sky view, looking under water at things like the RMS Titanic, a Flight Simulator, among other useful features. Note as of Jan 2012 Street View is no longer be supported in Google Earth 5.2 or older.

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Google Earth software is available in 5 types:

  • Google Earth free desktop client
  • Google Earth free mobile client
  • Google Earth web browser plugin (uses Google Earth API)
  • Google Earth Pro client
  • Google Earth Enterprise client

For each desktop platform Google Earth has Windows, Mac, Linux versions

For mobile platform there are Android, and iOS (iPhone) versions.

There is also a new automotive version as well.

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Why did street view disappear with Google Earth 6?

Here is one of Google's announcements of ending Street View support for Google Earth versions 5.x and older. "With the most recent update to Google Earth (6.2), we are also finalizing our transition to a new method of delivering Street View imagery in Google Earth. This means, that the older versions of Google Earth (anything before 6.0) will no longer be able to access Street View. We held off making this change until now, when the vast majority of Google Earth users are on 6.0 (or later)." -- Google Jan 2012. Basically, Google decided to improve the Street View interfaces which would be implemented in the current versions of Google Earth for desktop and mobile platforms rather than keep supporting the older (less efficient) method of accessing Street View.


How do you download old versions of Google Earth?

The previous version of Google Earth (7.0) can be downloaded from the normal Google Earth download page by clicking 'Advanced setup'. This requires several mouse clicks.A more direct approach is using the direct installer links to download the previous versions (7.0, 6.0, 6.2, 6.1, 6.0, 5.2, 5.1) for Windows and Mac. This web page also has links to download GE Pro versions as well. As of the 6.0 release the 5.0 and 4.3 versions are no longer available.Note that street view is only supported in GE versions 6 and higher.See related links section.


What is the best free Google Earth to download?

Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographic information program that was originally called EarthViewer 3D. It maps the Earth by the superimposition of images obtained from satellite imagery, aerial photography and GIS 3D globe. It is available under three different licenses: Google Earth, a free version with limited functionality; Google Earth Plus, which included additional features; and Google Earth Pro ($400 per year), which is intended for commercial use. You can download the free version from the link mentioned in the related links.


Where do I download old versions of Google Earth?

Previous versions of GE can be downloaded from the direct installer links. Prior to the non-beta release of GE 6.0 in March 2011 GE 4.3 was still available and has since been removed. Only caveat is these versions have the auto-installer disabled so you have to manually install any updates yourself. This is not a problem since the auto-update mechanism has been known to cause problems for windows users. See related links.


How much does it cost to download Google Earth 6?

Yes, you can download Google Earth for free. There is also a professional version of Google Earth called Google Earth Pro for business users. That version has some new features (e.g., better printing, advanced import support, etc.) but uses the same imagery so it's generally not worth the annual cost for the casual user.

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Can you change Google Earth 6.0 to 4.0?

You can still download older versions of Google Earth namely 6.2 through 5.1 from Google's direct download links. Best to uninstall Google Earth 7.0 (if unable to use that version) then install a clean version of 6.2 or 5.1 downloaded directly from google.com.Note, however, that street view is only supported in GE versions 6 and higher.Since Google has removed such versions of Google Earth then it isn't advisable to use those -- use the versions of that Google makes available. If you really want 4.3 or earlier versions then non-google web sites such as filehippo.com have those versions but you have to download at your own risksince Google doesn't authorize those web sites.See related link below.


Does anything need to be downloaded in order to use Google Earth or can it be used online?

In order to use Google Earth you need to download the application. There are versions of Google earth for all sorts of mobile devices available for download.


Why did street view disappear with Google Earth 6?

Here is one of Google's announcements of ending Street View support for Google Earth versions 5.x and older. "With the most recent update to Google Earth (6.2), we are also finalizing our transition to a new method of delivering Street View imagery in Google Earth. This means, that the older versions of Google Earth (anything before 6.0) will no longer be able to access Street View. We held off making this change until now, when the vast majority of Google Earth users are on 6.0 (or later)." -- Google Jan 2012. Basically, Google decided to improve the Street View interfaces which would be implemented in the current versions of Google Earth for desktop and mobile platforms rather than keep supporting the older (less efficient) method of accessing Street View.


What website do you go to to find Google Earth 5.0?

As of the 6.0 release in March 2011 the 5.0 and 4.3 versions are no longer available from google's official web site. You can still use the direct installer links to download the previous versions (5.2, 5.1) for Windows and Mac. This web page also has links to download GE Pro versions as well.However, you can still download old versions of Google Earth (including 5.0 and beta versions) from the filehippo website. (This website is not affiliated with Google so use at your own risk.)


How do you download old versions of Google Earth?

The previous version of Google Earth (7.0) can be downloaded from the normal Google Earth download page by clicking 'Advanced setup'. This requires several mouse clicks.A more direct approach is using the direct installer links to download the previous versions (7.0, 6.0, 6.2, 6.1, 6.0, 5.2, 5.1) for Windows and Mac. This web page also has links to download GE Pro versions as well. As of the 6.0 release the 5.0 and 4.3 versions are no longer available.Note that street view is only supported in GE versions 6 and higher.See related links section.


Can you use Google Earth in a notebook?

Yes. Google Earth supports desktops or notebooks running Windows (XP, Vista, or Win7), Mac (OS X 10.5.0 or later), and Linux (2.4 or later). There are also mobile Google Earth versions for Android and iPhone.


Where can someone get information about Google Earth?

One can get information on Google Earth at the official Google's website for Google Earth. Other resources are Wikipedia, different Google Earth related Blogs like Gearthblog, forums or the program's Help section.


What is API key in Google Maps?

In earlier versions of the Google Maps and Google Earth APIs, an API key was required which was a unique identifier for a particular user to track usage by user. Google Maps JavaScript API v3 and Google Earth API does not require an API key to function correctly.


What are the different versions of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

there are several different versions of snow white, you might find them in brothers grimm books or on the internet , i had to research them for my homework, i just typed it into google


Where is the location of fly to on Google Earth 6.2?

The explicit fly-to tab that existed in Google Earth 6.1 (and earlier versions) has been removed in Google Earth 6.2 and replaced with a simpler/more powerful interface.Typing in an address or coordinates then clicking search or pressing enter will automatically fly to that location.


What is the best free Google Earth to download?

Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographic information program that was originally called EarthViewer 3D. It maps the Earth by the superimposition of images obtained from satellite imagery, aerial photography and GIS 3D globe. It is available under three different licenses: Google Earth, a free version with limited functionality; Google Earth Plus, which included additional features; and Google Earth Pro ($400 per year), which is intended for commercial use. You can download the free version from the link mentioned in the related links.


Is Google earth 3d free?

Google Earth versions 5 and 6 are both available with free versions for personal use as well as a professional Pro version for business/professional use with annual subscription. Both versions use the same imagery database so the paid versions doesn't offer better or higher resolution imagery but it does offer some advanced features, hi-res printing, and additional layers.