Internet Explorer 6 How-to Articles

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Explore our how-to articles to get the most out of your Web browsing experience using Internet Explorer 6. Learn the basics for finding Web pages and building up your Favorites, then move on to customizing features, learning about security and privacy settings, and more.


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Web Browsing BasicsWeb Browsing Basics
Customizing Your BrowserCustomizing Your Browser
Security and PrivacySecurity and Privacy
Outlook Express: E-Mail and NewsgroupsOutlook Express: E-Mail and Newsgroups

Web Browsing Basics

Find and Return to Web Pages You've Recently Visited

With the Internet Explorer 6 History list, you can find Web sites and pages that you've visited in the past so you can go back for more.

Preview a Web Page Before You Print It

The Print Preview feature lets you see the Web page before you print it so you can avoid printing mistakes. Find out more about using Print Preview.

Use Favorites to Get Around the Web

The Favorites list puts Web sites you visit often within easy reach. Learn about all the ways you can use the Favorites feature to browse like a pro.

Find Stuff Fast with Search

Internet Explorer 6's built-in search feature, Search Companion, can help you track down what you're looking for online. Start searching now.


Customizing Your Browser

Customize Your Web Browsing Layout

With Internet Explorer 6, you can change your browsing layout to suit the way you work—add and remove toolbar buttons, increase viewing space, and more.

Change Your Home Page

Is there a site that you visit every time you browse the Web? If so, learn how to set it as your home page.

Personalize Your Browser

Learn about some of the ways that Internet Explorer 6 can be tweaked to suit your style of Web surfing.

Choose the Right Add-on for Your Browsing Style

Find out about some of the most popular browser add-ons for Internet Explorer 6.

Use the Image Toolbar to Work with Pictures

The new Image Toolbar feature in Internet Explorer 6 helps you save, print, or e-mail pictures that you find on the Web.

Use Automatic Image Resizing

Automatic Image Resizing makes it easier to work with large pictures on the Web. Learn how to automatically resize pictures in your browser window.

Save Time with AutoComplete

AutoComplete automatically remembers information that you've recently typed while online. Learn how to use this time-saving feature.

Customize the Media Bar

You can use the new Media Bar to find and play media files in the Internet Explorer 6 window. Find out how to customize this feature.

Set Preferences and Locate Files for the Media Bar

Learn how to use the Media Options menu to quickly locate media files and set your Media Bar preferences.

How and Why to Clear Your Cache

What is a cache? Find out more about the cache, also known as the Temporary Internet Files folder, and how clearing your cache can improve browsing speed.


Security and Privacy

Internet Explorer 6 Security and Privacy Essentials

Learn the basics for how you can use Internet Explorer 6 to help keep your personal information safe by using security settings, managing cookies, and reviewing privacy policies.

Help Protect Yourself from Online Crime

Learn about different types of online fraud and get tips on how to help protect yourself from their harmful effects.

Malware: Help prevent the Infection

Find out about the different types of malware and how you can help prevent them from hurting your computer.

Bug busting: Getting Rid of Spyware

Take steps to increase your chances of successfully cleaning your computer of spyware.

Browse the Web with Content Advisor

Content Advisor blocks access to sites with objectionable content. Find out how to activate it so you can help to safeguard your family's browsing experience.

Prevent Pop-up Ad Windows When Browsing with Internet Explorer 6

Find out how you can set Internet Explorer 6 to stop advertisements from popping up while you're browsing online.


Outlook Express: E-Mail and Newsgroups

How to Set Up Outlook Express

Follow these step-by-step instructions to set up an Outlook Express account so you can start sending and receiving e-mail messages.

Compose and Send E-Mail Messages Using Outlook Express

Learn how to create e-mail messages, attach files to your messages, and send them using Outlook Express.

Check, Respond to, and Print E-Mail Messages

Learn how to check for new e-mail messages, and then respond to them or print them.

Personalize Your E-Mail Messages

Put your singular stamp on e-mail messages in Outlook Express with a distinctive personal signature, unique text style, and even e-stationery.

Import Items into Outlook Express

With Outlook Express, you can import items, such as address book data, messages, and account settings from other programs, including other mail clients.

Use Multiple E-mail Addresses, Multiple Accounts, and Multiple Identities in Outlook Express

Find out how to use the many options you have for managing your e-mail accounts with Outlook Express.

Get Attachements More Safely with Windows XP SP2

Find out how the enhancements in Windows XP SP2 help Outlook Express handle e-mail attachments more safely.

Make Safer Passwords in Outlook Express

Learn best practices for choosing a password, how to configure Outlook Express to remember your passwords, and what to do if Outlook Express forgets them.

Avoid File Corruption in Outlook Express

Learn about e-mail file corruption, the causes, how to avoid it, and how to recover messages if it occurs.

Get News from Newsgroups

Tap into a group that shares your passion. Learn how to set up a newsgroup account and find newsgroups that match your interests.

View and Post to Newsgroups

Learn how to subscribe to newsgroups and read and post messages using Outlook Express.

Master Newsgroups with Power User Tips

Use Outlook Express features to make working and playing in newsgroups faster, easier, and more productive.

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