What setting to use in IE to avoid getting some spyware and crap like that - GoFuckYourself.com

Aquarius · 12-23-2004, 01:15 PM

I use FF as my default browser but I'm afraid that someone takes my computer when I'm away and start surfing websites that will infecte my machine with spyware, what are the best settings to use with IE?

Thanks

Wizzo · 12-23-2004, 01:18 PM

You could lock your computer...

AdultNex · 12-23-2004, 01:20 PM

Delete IE. Simple.

Paco, of Large Cash. · 12-23-2004, 01:23 PM

I recommend you use the FIREFOX feature - the best browser, and next comes Nutscraper 7. IE sucks pooooooo!

If you updated your IE6 the default configuration is quite paranoid enough - if anything I recommend you enter the SECURITY section of the options and set all ACTIVE X to PROMPT.

sumphatpimp · 12-23-2004, 01:30 PM

although I would just go with Firefox, only thing I can think of to let you use Explorer with as much safety as possible is a good firewall, such as Zonealarm.
it will let you set permissions about what programs are allowed to do what. that should give you some control.

n3in · 12-23-2004, 01:31 PM

you should probably just start using firefox

AdultNex · 12-23-2004, 01:32 PM

Doesn't Maxthon (based on IE) remove most of the IE security quirks?

If so, you should check into it. www.maxthon.com

Btw, 8000 bitches!

sixxxthsense · 12-23-2004, 01:35 PM

switch to firefox while its not too late!

Aquarius · 12-23-2004, 01:38 PM

I DO use FireFox as my default browser, what I'm trying to avoid is someone using IE in my PC while I'm away. Thanks for the help guys.

jukeboxfrank · 12-23-2004, 01:56 PM

just turn off active X , Java, and set controls on high in the zone setting.
or get a better spy catcher like spysweeper and don't worry about it.
BTW firefuck has problems also.

suesheboy · 12-23-2004, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aquarius

I DO use FireFox as my default browser, what I'm trying to avoid is someone using IE in my PC while I'm away. Thanks for the help guys.

I removed all the IE shortcuts.

Problem solved.

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AdultNex Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bostonnnn Posts: 8,985	Delete IE. Simple.

12-23-2004, 01:23 PM	#4
Paco, of Large Cash. Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: --> . <-- Posts: 2,267	I recommend you use the FIREFOX feature - the best browser, and next comes Nutscraper 7. IE sucks pooooooo! If you updated your IE6 the default configuration is quite paranoid enough - if anything I recommend you enter the SECURITY section of the options and set all ACTIVE X to PROMPT.

12-23-2004, 01:30 PM	#5
sumphatpimp Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,235	although I would just go with Firefox, only thing I can think of to let you use Explorer with as much safety as possible is a good firewall, such as Zonealarm. it will let you set permissions about what programs are allowed to do what. that should give you some control.

12-23-2004, 01:32 PM	#7
AdultNex Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bostonnnn Posts: 8,985	Doesn't Maxthon (based on IE) remove most of the IE security quirks? If so, you should check into it. www.maxthon.com Btw, 8000 bitches!

12-23-2004, 01:35 PM	#8
sixxxthsense Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,421	switch to firefox while its not too late!

12-23-2004, 01:38 PM	#9
Aquarius Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mom's basement Posts: 4,754	I DO use FireFox as my default browser, what I'm trying to avoid is someone using IE in my PC while I'm away. Thanks for the help guys.