Internet Explorer 6 Security and Privacy

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Understand the real state of Web browser security and the correlation between a browser’s vulnerability and its advanced functionality.

Learn about the different types of "malware," including "adware," and what they can do to your computer.

Not sure what to do when downloading software from the Internet? Get to know some of the security features of your browser for smarter downloading.