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ActiveX opt-ins, information bar and cross-domain protection: Step 4
Trying to find out what's so special about IE7? Read up on the new security features present in IE7, and learn which of these features are user configurable. Step-by-Step Guide
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Phishing filter: Step 2
Trying to find out what's so special about IE7? Read up on the new security features present in IE7, and learn which of these features are user configurable. Step-by-Step Guide
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General security configuration: Step 1
Trying to find out what's so special about IE7? Read up on the new security features present in IE7, and learn which of these features are user configurable. Step-by-Step Guide
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Top client security tips of 2006
A network user without the proper know-how is a ticking time bomb when it comes to security. Check out our top five client hardening tips of 2006 to get a head start on protecting yourself from potentially dangerous users. Tip series
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Windows Vista and IE7: Step 5
Trying to find out what's so special about IE7? Read up on the new security features present in IE7, and learn which of these features are user configurable. Step-by-Step Guide
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Protection against international domain names, URL handling: Step 3
Trying to find out what's so special about IE7? Read up on the new security features present in IE7, and learn which of these features are user configurable. Step-by-Step Guide
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Safe enterprise Web browsing: Five tips in five minutes
It is no secret that workers often spend part of their work day casually browsing the Web. But this casual surfing, if left unmanaged, can seriously jeopardize the security of your network. With these five tips, learn to effectively manage your emplo... Tip series
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What do you know about Microsoft Internet security?
How much do you know about Microsoft internet security? Take a break from reading your email and check out this quiz that will test your knowledge on IIS, IE and other Web applications. Quiz
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Securing Microsoft Internet Explorer 6
Internet Explorer 6 is not Microsoft's most up-to-date Web browser, but that doesn't mean you can't still find it being used in Windows networks. Check out this section of our learning guide for tips and expert advice on keeping Internet Explorer 6 s... Learning Guide
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Securing Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
Microsoft's latest version of their Web browser, Internet Explorer 7, was touted as their most secure browser to date. In this section of our Internet Explorer security learning guide, find out what is so secure about IE 7 and what you can do to ensu... Learning Guide
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Internet Explorer 6 apps hinder corporate adoption of Windows 7, IE9
Organizations still rely on Windows XP and IE6 apps because they're a chore to upgrade. But IT pros can move without ditching legacy IE6 apps or having app compatibility problems. News | 10 Feb 2012
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Microsoft to roll out 'critical' patches for Windows and IE
Microsoft delivered updates to patch 22 vulnerabilities across several of its core products, including Windows Server 2008, Internet Explorer and the .Net Framework. News | 10 Aug 2011
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Microsoft issues 10 security patches, including three 'critical' ones
Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday security bulletins affect all of its operating systems, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office and more. Three are rated "critical." Article | 09 Jun 2010
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Patching third-party browsers adds more work in Windows shops
Many organizations use Microsoft's free WSUS patch management tool to update Internet Explorer, but browsers like Firefox or Safari pose a patch management challenge. Article | 22 Jul 2009
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Microsoft adds two security features to IE8
Microsoft said Internet Explorer 8 will have improved security protection against phishing and unwanted attacks. Article | 02 Jul 2008
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Microsoft taking heat over desktop security
Microsoft says Vista kernel access would come with SP1, and Gartner predicts years of compatibility problems. Meanwhile, claims of an IE 7 vulnerability surface. Article | 23 Oct 2006
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Exploit code targets unpatched PowerPoint flaw
Microsoft is investigating reports of a new, unpatched flaw attackers could exploit using malicious PowerPoint files. A proof-of-concept exploit code has been released. Article | 13 Oct 2006
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Third-party patches appear for new Internet Explorer flaw
ZERT and Determina have released fixes for the latest IE buffer overflow as Microsoft investigates reports of a separate flaw in Windows Shell. Article | 03 Oct 2006
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Microsoft patches IE flaw early
Attacks against the Internet Explorer VML flaw were increasing to the point where Microsoft saw the need to fix it outside its normal patch cycle. Article | 27 Sep 2006
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IE attacks intensify, patch due in October
Microsoft aims to patch the Internet Explorer VML flaw as part of its October security update, as the browser comes under attack from an increasing array of malware. Article | 21 Sep 2006
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Windows 8 FAQ: Windows 8 features, news and more
Now that the consumer preview is out, we have more information about new Windows 8 features. This Windows 8 FAQ has the latest Windows 8 news and analysis. FAQ
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Using Group Policy settings to lock down enterprise desktop security
Enterprise desktop security involves many moving parts, but Group Policy settings can help. Use them to manage IE and Outlook, as well as Windows 7's Control Panel and UAC. Tip
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Desktop audit checklist: Five steps to a successful desktop audit
Now that 2012 has begun, consider doing a desktop audit to get your IT house in order. A strong desktop audit checklist can help you manage hardware, software and applications better. Tip
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Internet Explorer 9 in the enterprise: Ready or not?
Microsoft is aiming IE9 at organizations planning a Windows 7 migration. Find out what your enterprise needs to know about the vendor's latest Web browser. Tip
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Admins can wear many hats using Netcat
Netcat is a TCP/IP tool that should be in every administrator's toolkit. Learn how to use it for instant messaging, file transfer, security monitoring and more. Tip
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Four Internet Explorer 8 Group Policy security settings
Internet Explorer 8 doesn't have nearly as many new security mechanisms as its predecessor; however, there are four Group Policy security settings for IE8 worth mentioning. Tip
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IE8 brings focus to cross-browser compatibility and Web standards
With IE8, for the first time Microsoft will have a browser that adheres to pre-established Web standards. The browser, which is still in beta, will play by an established set of rules which will bring predictability and consistency to your Internet e... Tip
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Cross-site Scripting 102: How to defend against cross-site scripting
Cross-site scripting is a threat to Web browsers everywhere, and that includes the onese in your company. See how a hacker can use an XSS attack to steal sensitive information from your organization and how you can prevent it from happening. Tip
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ActiveX security improves with Internet Explorer 8's security features
Although Internet Explorer 8 is not necessarily going to be a security-centric release, it does include some rather promising new security features. It's still too early to tell whether or not the browser's new security features are going to put an e... Tip
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Web security features of Internet Explorer 8
Internet Explorer 8 will go a long way toward solidifying various Web standards, but it lacks significant improvements in security. Learn about domain highlighting and other changes in this tip. Tip
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Pop-ups in IE are hijacking my homepage
Annoying pop-up ads plague Internet users every day. Windows security threats expert Kevin Beaver offers some resources and advice on how to remove the spyware that causes these pop-ups. Ask the Expert
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Run a secure IE6 after downgrading from IE7
Windows hardening expert Jonathan Hassell explains the basics on running a secure Internet Explorer after downgrading from its most recent release. Ask the Expert
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Security risks in Internet Explorer 6
Windows hardening expert Jonathan Hassell outlines some of the security concerns you need to be aware of when switching from Internet Explorer 7.0 to Internet Explorer 6.0. Ask the Expert
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Adjusting security settings in Internet Explorer 6.0
Windows security threats expert Kevin Beaver helps a user adjust their security settings Internet Explorer 6.0. Ask the Expert
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Limiting access to Web sites with IE's Content Advisor
It's possible give limited Internet access to other users on your Windows XP system. Site expert Kevin Beaver recommends using Internet Explorer's Content Advisor function to do this. Ask the Expert
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Why does IE only let me click two or three links before it crashes?
I have Internet Explore 6.0 SP2 installed on my networked computer at work. Every time I go onto the Internet I only get two or three links to work before I either get the "unknown zone" page or nothing happens. I have to constantly copy the URL, clo... Ask the Expert
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Why can I access some Web sites and not others?
I have Windows XP and Internet Explorer 6 with all the latest updates. I use Wi-Fi to connect to a wireless router. Everything connects to the Internet, but I cannot connect to certain Web sites. For example, I can connect to eBay, ARRL.org and BT.co... Ask the Expert
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Disallowing IE or Outlook from uploading data
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Configuring IE for first-time users
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Finding the CLSID for ActiveX controls in IE
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ActiveX
ActiveX is a set of object-oriented programming (OOP) technologies and tools that Microsoft developed for Internet Explorer to facilitate rich media playback. Essentially, Internet Explorer uses ActiveX to load other software applications in the brow... Definition
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tabbed browsing
Tabbed browsing, also called a tabbed document interface (TDI), is a feature recently implemented in Web browsers to effectively contain multiple pages or documents in a single window... (Continued) Definition
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Internet Explorer (IE)
Internet Explorer (IE) -- sometimes referred to as Microsoft Internet Explorer (MSIE) -- is the most widely used World Wide Web browser...(Continued) Definition
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Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK)
Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) is a product from Microsoft that enables an organization to centrally manage the customizing, deployment, and maintenance of Microsoft's Web browser, Internet Explorer, for users on different computer platf... Definition
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ActiveX control
An ActiveX control is a component program object that can be re-used by many application programs within a computer or among computers in a network. Definition
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desktop search (integrated search)
Desktop search (sometimes called integrated search) is the ability to simultaneously search hard drives and removable storage on the user's computer. Definition
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Microsoft releases infrastructure updates for server products
SearchWinIT.com recaps the most important Windows stories of the past week in the latest edition of our Windows Week in Review podcast. Podcast
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Windows 8 FAQ: Windows 8 features, news and more
Now that the consumer preview is out, we have more information about new Windows 8 features. This Windows 8 FAQ has the latest Windows 8 news and analysis. FAQ
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Internet Explorer 6 apps hinder corporate adoption of Windows 7, IE9
Organizations still rely on Windows XP and IE6 apps because they're a chore to upgrade. But IT pros can move without ditching legacy IE6 apps or having app compatibility problems. News
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Using Group Policy settings to lock down enterprise desktop security
Enterprise desktop security involves many moving parts, but Group Policy settings can help. Use them to manage IE and Outlook, as well as Windows 7's Control Panel and UAC. Tip
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Desktop audit checklist: Five steps to a successful desktop audit
Now that 2012 has begun, consider doing a desktop audit to get your IT house in order. A strong desktop audit checklist can help you manage hardware, software and applications better. Tip
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Microsoft to roll out 'critical' patches for Windows and IE
Microsoft delivered updates to patch 22 vulnerabilities across several of its core products, including Windows Server 2008, Internet Explorer and the .Net Framework. News
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Internet Explorer 9 in the enterprise: Ready or not?
Microsoft is aiming IE9 at organizations planning a Windows 7 migration. Find out what your enterprise needs to know about the vendor's latest Web browser. Tip
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Microsoft issues 10 security patches, including three 'critical' ones
Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday security bulletins affect all of its operating systems, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office and more. Three are rated "critical." Article
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Admins can wear many hats using Netcat
Netcat is a TCP/IP tool that should be in every administrator's toolkit. Learn how to use it for instant messaging, file transfer, security monitoring and more. Tip
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Patching third-party browsers adds more work in Windows shops
Many organizations use Microsoft's free WSUS patch management tool to update Internet Explorer, but browsers like Firefox or Safari pose a patch management challenge. Article
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Four Internet Explorer 8 Group Policy security settings
Internet Explorer 8 doesn't have nearly as many new security mechanisms as its predecessor; however, there are four Group Policy security settings for IE8 worth mentioning. Tip
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About Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE)
Microsoft Internet Explorer is one of the biggest headaches for the Windows administrator, as the flaw's of the software giants Web browser are well known. Learn how you can manage Microsoft Internet Explorer with helpful tips and expert advice in this topic section.