Understanding Security and Privacy features in your Browser.
Internet Explorer:
Internet Explorer provides a number of features that can help protect your privacy and help make your computer more secure.
Privacy features in Internet Explorer include settings that allow you to control how your computer handles cookies, privacy alerts that let you know when you try to go to a site that doesn't meet the criteria in your privacy settings, and ability to view a website's privacy policy.
Security features in Internet Explorer include the following:
The ability to detect and block suspected and reported phishing websites.
The ability to block most pop-up windows.
The ability to update, disable, or allow web browser add-ons.
Notification when a website is trying to download files or software to your computer.
Digital signatures, which tell you who published a file and whether it has been tampered with it since it was digitally signed.
A 128-bit secure connection for using secure websites.
Which security features are turned on when I first use Internet Explorer?
By default, Internet Explorer is set to provide a level of security that can help protect you against common threats, such as spyware or other types of malware, when browsing the web. These settings can help protect against known security threats, such as websites installing add-ons or other programs without your knowledge. For new and unknown vulnerabilities and threats, Internet Explorer's Protected Mode setting keeps websites from gaining access to your computer.
How can I protect my privacy when I'm online?
Internet Explorer provides the following features that can help protect your privacy when you're online.
Privacy settings that specify how your computer handles cookies.
Privacy alerts that let you know when you try to go to a website that doesn't meet the criteria in your privacy settings.
The ability to view a website's privacy statement.
Why am I getting the message Your security setting level puts your computer at risk?
You are getting this message because certain security settings are at a lower level than is recommended. By default, Internet Explorer has a minimum level for some settings that can help protect your computer from websites that are trying to install malicious or unwanted software without your knowledge or permission. When security settings are not at recommended levels, Internet Explorer will display a full page notification when you first start and display an information bar while you browse.
How do I know which settings are not at recommended levels?
To see which security settings are not at recommended levels, follow these steps:
To view Internet Explorer security settings
Click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options.
Click the Security tab.
Click the Internet icon, and then click the Custom level button.
Settings that are not at recommended levels are highlighted in red.
When you are finished reviewing your security settings, click OK twice.
What is changed when I click Fix settings for me on the Information bar when my computer is at risk?
When you click Fix settings for me on the Information bar, Internet Explorer will reset the security settings that put your computer at risk back to their recommended settings.
How can I change Internet Explorer security settings?
To change Internet Explorer security settings
In Internet Explorer, click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options.
Click the Security tab.
Click the Internet icon.
Do one of the following:
To change individual security settings, click Custom level. Change the settings as desired and click OK when you are done.
To set Internet Explorer back to the default security level, click Default level.
When you are finished making changes, click OK to return to Internet Explorer.
How do I change my Internet Explorer privacy settings?
To change Internet Explorer privacy settings
In Internet Explorer, click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options.
Click the Privacy tab.
Under Settings, do any of the following:
To allow or block cookies from specific websites, click Sites.
To load a customized settings file, click Import. These are files that modify the rules that Internet Explorer uses handle cookies. Since these files can override default settings, you should only import them if you know and trust the source.
When you are finished making changes to your privacy settings, click OK.
Where can I find more information about protecting my computer and my privacy when I'm online?
You can find information about these topics on the Microsoft Security <http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=20852> (http://www.microsoft.com/security) website and the Microsoft Protect Your PC <http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=20851> (http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxpsp2) website.
Internet Explorer:
Internet Explorer provides a number of features that can help protect your privacy and help make your computer more secure.
Privacy features in Internet Explorer include settings that allow you to control how your computer handles cookies, privacy alerts that let you know when you try to go to a site that doesn't meet the criteria in your privacy settings, and ability to view a website's privacy policy.
Security features in Internet Explorer include the following:
The ability to detect and block suspected and reported phishing websites.
The ability to block most pop-up windows.
The ability to update, disable, or allow web browser add-ons.
Notification when a website is trying to download files or software to your computer.
Digital signatures, which tell you who published a file and whether it has been tampered with it since it was digitally signed.
A 128-bit secure connection for using secure websites.
Which security features are turned on when I first use Internet Explorer?
By default, Internet Explorer is set to provide a level of security that can help protect you against common threats, such as spyware or other types of malware, when browsing the web. These settings can help protect against known security threats, such as websites installing add-ons or other programs without your knowledge. For new and unknown vulnerabilities and threats, Internet Explorer's Protected Mode setting keeps websites from gaining access to your computer.
How can I protect my privacy when I'm online?
Internet Explorer provides the following features that can help protect your privacy when you're online.
Privacy settings that specify how your computer handles cookies.
Privacy alerts that let you know when you try to go to a website that doesn't meet the criteria in your privacy settings.
The ability to view a website's privacy statement.
Why am I getting the message Your security setting level puts your computer at risk?
You are getting this message because certain security settings are at a lower level than is recommended. By default, Internet Explorer has a minimum level for some settings that can help protect your computer from websites that are trying to install malicious or unwanted software without your knowledge or permission. When security settings are not at recommended levels, Internet Explorer will display a full page notification when you first start and display an information bar while you browse.
How do I know which settings are not at recommended levels?
To see which security settings are not at recommended levels, follow these steps:
To view Internet Explorer security settings
Click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options.
Click the Security tab.
Click the Internet icon, and then click the Custom level button.
Settings that are not at recommended levels are highlighted in red.
When you are finished reviewing your security settings, click OK twice.
What is changed when I click Fix settings for me on the Information bar when my computer is at risk?
When you click Fix settings for me on the Information bar, Internet Explorer will reset the security settings that put your computer at risk back to their recommended settings.
How can I change Internet Explorer security settings?
To change Internet Explorer security settings
In Internet Explorer, click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options.
Click the Security tab.
Click the Internet icon.
Do one of the following:
To change individual security settings, click Custom level. Change the settings as desired and click OK when you are done.
To set Internet Explorer back to the default security level, click Default level.
When you are finished making changes, click OK to return to Internet Explorer.
How do I change my Internet Explorer privacy settings?
To change Internet Explorer privacy settings
In Internet Explorer, click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options.
Click the Privacy tab.
Under Settings, do any of the following:
To allow or block cookies from specific websites, click Sites.
To load a customized settings file, click Import. These are files that modify the rules that Internet Explorer uses handle cookies. Since these files can override default settings, you should only import them if you know and trust the source.
When you are finished making changes to your privacy settings, click OK.
Where can I find more information about protecting my computer and my privacy when I'm online?
You can find information about these topics on the Microsoft Security <http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=20852> (http://www.microsoft.com/security) website and the Microsoft Protect Your PC <http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=20851> (http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxpsp2) website.
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