1. Chapter 9: Configuring Internet Explorer

2. Internet Explorer
A web browser used to search and view information on the internet or an intranet
HTTP
The main protocol for making web requests
Hypertext Transport Protocol is used to transfer requests and information between servers and browsers.
FTP
Mainly used to transfer files between computers on the internet
File Transfer Protocol
Can either be anonymous or with a username and password
Permissions are set at the server

3. Internet Explorer Usability Features
Reorganized user interface
To reduce clutter and maximize web page viewing area
Instant Search box
RSS support
Tabbed browsing
Pop-up blocker
Add-on support
Favorites center

4. Instant Search Quickly search selected search provider
Change default search provider
Create custom search provider

5. Configuring RSS Really Simple Syndication XML-based technology
Subscribe to feeds
Such as Microsoft TechNet
Feed options
Under Favorites Star
Automatically download attachments
Automatically update feeds
How Often
How Many

6. Configuring Add-ons Add-ons extend functionality of browser
Improve usability, security, or provide entertainment.
Created by third-parties
May cause instability
Enable or disable add-ons
Tools toolbar, then Manage Add-ons
Internet Explorer (No Add-ons)
To run IE without installed add-ons running: Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools> Internet Explorer (No Add-Ons)

7. Pop-up Blocker Prevents pop-ups from being displayed
On by default, but not all pop-ups are bad
Selectively enable pop-ups
Information Bar
Pop-up Blocker Settings dialog box
Exceptions in Tools, Pop-up blocker, Pop-up blocker settings

8. Internet Explorer Security Features
Phishing Filter
Improved privacy features
Security Status Bar
Parental controls
Protected Mode

9. Phishing Filter
Prevents malicious websites from masquerading as legitimate websites, such as PayPal, in order to get personal information
An sent by someone masquerading as legitimate site, will ask for your credentials or financial information and link you to their site for collection.
Automatic website checking
Polls Microsoft against a list of known fraudulent websites
Report websites believed to be malicious

10. Parental Controls Monitor and restrict computer usage Internet usage
application usage
enforce time-limits
Configured only on standard user accounts, by administrators
Allow list
Allows only the websites listed

11. Protected Mode Isolated environment
Prevents code from being run on system files, unless the user explicitly allows the access
Configured on Security tab of Internet Properties dialog box

12. Internet Privacy Delete Browsing History Temporary Internet Files
Cookies
History
Form data
Passwords