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by thechas
In order to define a "normal" set of settings for the advanced tab of IE, you need to first define your goal.
Most secure?
Most access?
For home?
For a business?
Networked PC?
Stand-alone PC?
Behind a firewall?
Just a software firewall?
How Internet savvy is the user?
What I find acceptable for my home system is much looser than I would ever consider setting up on a system at work.
For some family members, I would want to lock IE down tighter than I could get away with at work.
You tweak the advanced settings for the level of security and flexibility needed for the specific system.
Chas
by kenlotze
Thank you for the reply. For some reson I developed a problem with my Internet Explorer settings on my home computer. I will try to tell you what kind of settings I need. Thanks for taking the time-
I do not need "most secure" because I am getting some firewall help from my Linksys Router, and I have the XP Firewall turned on. I do want full access to everything out there, and this is all for my home. I am using a Linksys Wireless Router, and I also have a hub. My internet comes from Adelphia Cable Modem. My internet has worked well for years, but all of a sudden, all my graphics were gone, and I am having trouble getting them back on the Internet Explorer page. (all is working fine on the other computers)
Is that all the information you need?
Thanks alot,
Ken Lotze
by thechas
Hi Ken,
This is actually 2 different questions, and would more appropriately be posted in the Tech Q&A section of TR.
First, you need to repair the problem with IE and images.
A common cause is that some other software package has been assigned to the JPG and GIF extensions. This often removes the file association to Windows that IE needs to open and view image files.
The last time I had to repair the IE/Windows file association was on a W95 system. I had to import the proper registry key from another system.
As to the advanced settings:
For home use, most of these are user preference.
A few ideas:
Checked items:
Disable script debugging;
Enable Install on Demand (other);
Enable Page transitions;
Enable third-party browser extensions;
JAVA;
All Multimedia settings;
SECURITY:
Check for publisher's certificate revocation;
Check for signatures on downloaded programs;
Warn about invalid site certificates;
Warn if changing between secure and not secure mode;
Warn if forms submittal is redirected.
Some UN-checked items:
Enable install on demand (IE);
Allow active content to run in files;
Allow software to run or install if the signature is invalid.
I do recommend a stronger software firewall than the one built into XP.
You also need a good anti-virus program. Check for updates daily.
Chas
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