Web browsing and e-mail

What's new

Find what you're looking for with Windows Desktop Search

Use Windows Desktop Search to search your computer as easily as you search the Web. Find your documents, photos, music, e-mail, and more.

What's new for Internet Explorer and Outlook Express

Learn about how the enhanced security features in Windows XP Service Pack 2 help you take a proactive approach to protecting your computer, information, and privacy while you browse or use e-mail.

Use the Internet Explorer Information Bar

Learn to use the Information Bar to help you to avoid potentially harmful files that you might otherwise accept from the Internet.

Block pop-up windows with Internet Explorer

Prevent most pop-up windows from appearing over pages you want to view while you’re using the Internet.

Control Internet Explorer add-ons with Add-on Manager

Help make the add-ons that you do want function properly and easily get rid of the ones you don’t want.

Use the new security features in Outlook Express

New settings help you avoid viewing offensive content in an e-mail, reduce the amount of junk mail you receive, and lessen the risk of receiving dangerous content.


4 ways to do amazing things

Work faster and smarter on the WebWork faster and smarter on the Web

Make Internet Explorer work harder so you can work smarter. Get quick tips on organizing Favorites, using Web History, and working with pictures online.

Browse safely, protect your privacy onlineBrowse safely, protect your privacy online

Learn how to adjust your security and privacy settings with Internet Explorer so you can help protect your whole family wherever you go on the Web.

Customize Internet ExplorerCustomize Internet Explorer

Learn how to set up Internet Explorer the way you want so the features you use most are just a click away.

Get e-mail and news with Outlook ExpressGet e-mail and news with Outlook Express

Take full advantage of Outlook Express. Set up an account so you can check e-mail and participate in Internet newsgroups.


See it in action

Internet Explorer 6 videosInternet Explorer 6 videos

Meet the Anderson family and see how they use Internet Explorer 6 for everyday work and play. Then watch more how-to videos.

Community

Get support from your peers in the Internet Explorer Community

Support & troubleshooting

Visit the Internet Explorer Support Center

Downloads

How to get Windows XP Service Pack 2
Keep your computer up-to-date with Microsoft Update
Get antivirus protection with Windows Live OneCare

Quick tips

Set your browser to open to a page of your choice
Open a Web page in a new window
Add favorites with one keystroke
Turn AutoComplete addresses on or off
Make sure downloaded files are easy to find later
Move backward and forward between Web pages more quickly
Save time and effort in typing URL addresses
Search for information from the address bar in Internet Explorer
Communicate with Outlook Express 6 in Windows XP
Publishing Web site content with Windows XP