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  1. Posts : 186
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    Security Settings


    Is the default security settings good enough for ie 8 OR should some other settings be tightened up a bit.....thanks.
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  2. Posts : 310
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    I like using other browsers other than IE as they usually stands up better against hackers... not at all times but most times... just my 0.02 cents... :) a good virus program like MS or Avast and touch up the firewall a little with something like Windows Firewall control and your likely good to go... common sense is also the best protection... GL :)
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  3. jav
    Posts : 713
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86 SP1
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    Take a look here: Tested: Make IE8 the safest webbrowser - Wilders Security Forums

    Install it and turn on real-time protection: SpywareBlaster | Prevent spyware and malware. Free download.

    Consider using Limited User Account

    You may sandbox it. Sandboxie - Sandbox software for application isolation and secure Web browsing

    you may consider adding McAfee SiteAdvisor Software ? Website Safety Ratings and Secure Search

    Turn on DEP (data execution Prevention) (DEP - Enable or Disable - Vista Forums)

    Turn on protected mode for Internet Explorer
    Turn on Smart Screen Filter of IE (http://www.microsoft.com/security/fi...artscreen.aspx)

    Windows Update! (soon Microsoft is going to release new security patches for IE)
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  4. Posts : 186
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    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks for that info!
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  5. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
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    jav said:
    Install it and turn on real-time protection: SpywareBlaster | Prevent spyware and malware. Free download.

    Consider using Limited User Account

    Turn on DEP (data execution Prevention) (DEP - Enable or Disable - Vista Forums)

    Turn on protected mode for Internet Explorer
    Turn on Smart Screen Filter of IE (http://www.microsoft.com/security/fi...artscreen.aspx)

    Windows Update! (soon Microsoft is going to release new security patches for IE)
    All of the above, and especially download, update and use SpywareBlaster!
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  6. Posts : 842
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 - OEM Service Pack 1
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    Patch released 18:00 GMT 10:00 PST use your windows update to get it automatically

    Steve
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  7. Posts : 186
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    "Turn on DEP (data execution Prevention)" Where is this in Win 7 O.S.? Thanks. Got the IE 8 Update too!
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  8. jav
    Posts : 713
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86 SP1
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    bonkers72 said:
    "Turn on DEP (data execution Prevention)" Where is this in Win 7 O.S.? Thanks. Got the IE 8 Update too!
    DEP - Turn On or Off for Programs - Vista Forums

    same to Windows 7.

    Just put turn on DEP to all programs except those.
    To exceptions you will put programs which you find can't work with DEP ( when you try to run those program it will be closed and you will be notified that DEP closed it.)

    F.A.Q. on DEP: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w...sked-questions
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  9. Posts : 8,608
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  10. Posts : 186
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    Thread Starter
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    Well should
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