How to Increase Online Protection and Privacy While Using Internet Explorer
From watching videos and listening to music to playing interactive games and reading the latest news of the world, it's all there waiting for you online. For the most part, the Internet is a safe place to visit. However, just like in the real world, there are dangers that should be avoided. Identity theft and malicious programming that can harm your computer are 2 of the main threats facing Internet users today. Internet Explorer takes steps to increase your privacy and protection online, but you can take measures to make this protection even stronger.
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Instructions
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Purchase or download a virus scanning program. Since Internet Explorer does not come with this sort of programming already installed, you will need a virus scanner to make sure your computer stays free of these insidious little bugs while you are surfing the Web.
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Run a periodic security scan. If your computer has a Windows-based operating system, you can access the security scan feature from your computer's Control Panel. Running a security scan at least once a month will allow your computer to update itself to recognize and fight new threats on the Internet.
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Avoid downloading files from unknown sources. This includes attachments emailed to you from strangers and files stored on unfamiliar Web sites. Downloading such files could invite a hard-drive-erasing virus into your computer.
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Guard your personal and financial information. Internet Explorer uses an encryption device that makes transmitting your credit card information online a more secure process. However, it is a good rule of thumb to avoid giving this information to any Web site with which you are not familiar. You never know who may be operating that site and you don't want to discover someone has used your private information to steal your identity.
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Tips & Warnings
If you have further questions regarding how to increase your privacy and protection while using Internet Explorer, visit the Internet Explorer FAQs page (see Resources below).
Internet Explorer has many ways in which it helps increase your privacy. Its excellent pop-up blocker is a good example. The blocker will already be turned on when you download Internet Explorer, so you can begin using the Internet right away without having to worry about being besieged by pesky pop-up ads.
Remember, to run Internet Explorer, you need to have at least 64 MB of memory. A high resolution monitor and a Pentium processor are highly recommended.
These instructions were prepared for Internet Explorer 7.0. All of the steps listed may not work with previous versions of Internet Explorer.
