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Internet Security - Explorer
Internet explorer is the browser of Microsoft and by default is incorporated with Windows OS and doesnt work on other Operating Systems.
Auto-download Updates
Updates for Internet Explorer are handled by Windows Update located in Control Panels. Set it to Daily updates as shown in the following screenshot.
Block Pop-ups
To block pop-ups, go to Tools Menu → Internet Options → Privacy tab and set the slider to MEDIUM. Check the "turn on pop-up blocker box.
Block Plugins
To block plugins, go to Tools menu → Internet Options → Advanced tab and scroll down to Multimedia. Uncheck Play animations and Play sounds in webpages if they are checked.
Delete Passwords
Go to Tools menu → Internet Options → Content tab and click the AutoComplete Settings button and uncheck the "user names and passwords..." box.
Block Cookies
To block cookies, go to Tools menu → Internet Options → Privacy tab and click the Advanced button. Check the Override box and the Accept button for First-party cookies and Prompt button for Third-party cookies. The Always allow button should not be checked. Click OK. When done, click on Apply button.
The next step is to go to Tools Menu → Internet Options → Security → Custom level →Download unsigned ActiveX controls → Disable (Recommended).
