How to Mute RSS?!!

Internet Explorer can be set to play a sound each time a feed is discovered on a web page. This can be quite useful to some and annoying to others depending on their preference.Here are the steps to Disable sound.

Steps To Follow

1. Open Internet Explorer 7.

2. Go to the Command Bar, click Tools and select Internet Options.

How to password protect IE

Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is a security feature that can help prevent damage to your computer from viruses and other security threats. By default it is enabled in Internet Explorer. You still want to disable the Data Execution Prevention feature in Internet Explorer.

Here is the simple guide you to disable the DEP feature in Internet Explorer.

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How to Disable Data Execution Prevention (DEP)

Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is a security feature that can help prevent damage to your computer from viruses and other security threats. By default it is enabled in Internet Explorer. You still want to disable the Data Execution Prevention feature in Internet Explorer.

Here is the simple guide you to disable the DEP feature in Internet Explorer.

How to Disable Internet Explorer Script Error

An Internet Explorer Script Error occurs when your Internet Explorer experiences difficulties running a client side script from a website. If you are possibly running a pop up killer of some kind which closes the pop up too quickly this causes the script of the website to fail and thus giving you the error for this.

You have some sort of spyware or adware infection that tries to launch something such as a popup but causes script errors. By disabling the debug feature, you can eliminate the possibility of getting script error messages while you are online. Just follow the simple steps to disable the error message.

Steps to Follow

• Open Internet Explorer.
• Toolbar menu > Tools.

Oops the Link is Broken!

1.      If this happens when trying to access any specific website, add the website to trusted zone.

·       Go the Website you want to add to a zone.

·       Press ALT+D to select the Web address, and press CTRL+C to copy it to the Windows Clipboard.

·       This saves you from having to type it later.

·       On the Internet Explorer Tools menu, click Internet Options.

·       Click the Security tab, and then click the Trusted sites.

·       Click the Sites button. See step 5 in the image below.

How to fix "Page cannot be displayed "error in IE

1. To check your network activity in the Network and Sharing Center - verify network connection is on:

·         Network and Sharing Center is where you get a bird's eye view of your machine's relationship with the network. Access the Window's Network Sharing Center feature by clicking on the "Start" icon located on the bottom left of your screen. Click "Control Panel" and select "Network and Sharing Center.

Internet Explorer 9 and Its Security Options

 Internet Explorer  9 will only run in Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. It’s currently in beta phase. To those who tried or currently using IE 9, you are aware already of the new design and feature improvements but for those planning or wanting to know what is the new security options in the upcoming and new version of Internet Explorer or what to do with IE 9 security settings.

How to fix if the "Mail" button is missing in IE

You can customize the toolbar to add or remove icons, including the mail icon

• Right-click the Star icon in the IE window
• Choose Customize Command Bar

How to Fix Error "IE 6 Open with Blank Page"

When you try to connect to website by using Internet Explorer 6 or Internet Explorer 6 with Service Pack 1 ,it may open with blank page, instead of web site. The issue occurs because; some dll's didn’t register themselves during system update.

Steps to Follow

1. Go to "Start" -> "Run" -> and register the following dll's by using regsvr32 command:

How to Open Ms Office Files in Internet Explorer

Sometimes when you click a link to a Ms Office file, It will automatically open it in internet explorer instead of in relevant software in Ms Office. The following will show you how to fix it.As there are many types of software in MS Office, here we just use Microsoft Word as an example. The rest we can do in the same way.

How to Stop Internet Explorer from Downloading Files Automatically

It's annoying and also not safe if your Internet Explorer downloads files automatically. Turn off this function so that you will be prompt for the authorization to download the file.

Steps to Follow

• Open Internet Explorer.
• Go to "Tools" -> "Internet Options". This will open an "Internet Options" window

• Switch to "security" tab. Make sure "Internet" zone is highlighted. Click on "Custom level". A "Security Settings" window will open up.

• Scroll down to the "Downloads" section and select "Disable" underneath "Automatic prompting for file downloads

• Click "OK" to close the window.

How to Clear Your Cache in Internet Explorer

The address field in Internet Explorer holds the URLs of all the Web sites you have recently visited. This is convenient for you, because you can simply go to the address field, click on the downward arrow and see the addresses for the sites you have been frequenting. You can use these addresses to go right to the site again without manually entering the URL another time. URLs will stay active in the address field for anywhere from a day to several weeks

How to change Pop-up blocker settings

To Open Pop-Up Blocker Settings

• Open Internet Explorer.

• Click on the Tools Menu Bar item, and click on Pop-up Blocker and Pop-up Blocker Settings.

To Set Up Parental Controls in Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer 8 comes equipped with some excellent options for restricting access to websites that you might consider unsuitable for minors.

Such websites might include those on the subject of:

Five Things to Do With the IE Back Button

IE back button returns you to your last viewed page. However, you can take advantage of this feature for many other reasons. Make the most of the IE back button with these five tips.

Hide Pages

It can be difficult to hide Internet pages when someone suddenly appears behind you or walks into the room. For instance, if you're shopping for a gift, you don't want the recipient to see what you're shopping for. Instead of minimizing or closing the screen, this often looks conspicuous, use the IE back button. First visit a non-related page. Then visit the page you want to hide. When someone walks into the room, press the back button and no one will be the wiser.

How to Disable and Remove Suggested Sites from Internet Explorer 8

 

You might be tired of seeing the annoying Suggested Sites feature in the Favorites Bar. Let’s see how to disable Suggested Sites and remove it from the Toolbar.

Suggested Sites is a feature in Internet Explorer 8 and enables you to find sites similar to the one you’re visiting. When Suggested Sites is turned on, your browsing history is sent to Microsoft where they compare it to a list of updated sites that are related.

If you’re concerned about Microsoft tracking your browsing; you might want to turn off the Suggested Sites feature. This is a good solution for getting rid of it being displayed on the Favorite bar as well since you’re not using it.

How to Enable JavaScript in IE8

JavaScript is a type of programming language used in websites around the world. Without JavaScript enabled in your web browser, you may not be able to use certain websites properly or they may not be displayed correctly.

Steps to Follow

1. Open Internet Explorer, click the "Tool" button in the menu bar, select the "Internet Options" button and then select the "Security" tab.

How to Enable Java in IE8

The Java platform is used on many websites to run a variety of applets. It is used for things like games, chat rooms and many other interactive applications. If Java is installed on your machine, but does not work, it may not be enabled. It can be enabled through the Option menu of Internet Explorer.

Steps to Follow

1.Click on "Tools" in the menu bar of Internet Explorer to expand the tools menu, then click on "Internet Options."

How to Disable Automatic Image Resizing in IE

When you view large images, Internet Explorer’s default settings make the browser resize the image to fit within the browser window. If you would like to see the image in its original size instead, you can disable this functionality.

Steps to follow

1. Open Internet Explorer.

2. Go to the Toolbar.

How to determine which add-ons are slowing down your IE page

Internet Explorer 8 added a column for load time to the Manage Add-ons dialog; this shows you how long each add-on takes to load, on average, each time you open a new tab.

 Steps to follow

• Click Tools -> Manage Add-ons.