is this a bad think for safety and things? if so how do i change it back
or dose it make ant difference
2006-12-08 06:38:57 · 13 answers · asked by star ray 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Most people would recommend using Firefox as your default browser due to its more secure design. If you want to reset your default browser to the one you were using before, you will need to change associations for html file types. If you were using Internet Explorer (IE), then by starting IE you will be prompted to set Internet Explorer as your default browser.
2006-12-08 06:45:39 · answer #1 · answered by syockit 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No browser is 100% safe, you open a port when you come online. But FF is safer than IE because it doesn't support Active X, which can be used to install software on your pc.
Just have a firewall (not the Windows one), Spywareblaster, Spybot Search and Destroy and an anti virus succh as AVG 7.5 or Avast, both of which scan in real time.
If you check out this weeks Webuser mag you'll also find an article about sandboxes, which make your browser safer.
http://www.sandboxie.com
There's a list of security software on ym blog and I post it several times a day...
2006-12-08 07:32:48 · answer #2 · answered by sarah c 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That fairly undemanding applying a Mozilla Firefox as a default browser. basically attempt this one.. basically 'precise click' on the taskbar then click 'properties' after that 'start up menu'.'customize' then "teach on activity bar" click a 'locate Firefox', click 'ok' and then it is it! ^_^
2016-12-11 05:03:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ULTIMATE bullet-proof combination is using Opera 9 with Linux through a SSH tunnel, with a good firewall. That is basically untouchable.
But Firefox 2 with XP and a good firewall is good - vastly better than Internet Explorer.
DC :)
2006-12-08 10:15:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firefox is safer and faster than Internet Explorer. It shouldn't make a lot of difference, if you use it as your default browser.
2006-12-08 06:43:45 · answer #5 · answered by quartzstar 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Firefox is a far superior browser in my opinion. Its generally thought that Firefox is more secure than Micro$oft Internet Explorer.
2006-12-08 06:43:00 · answer #6 · answered by phats_domino_uk 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is open to debate, Microsoft says, Internet Explorer is safest and most secure, while Firefox says they are, I use Firefox and I have had no problems!
2006-12-08 06:41:19 · answer #7 · answered by cburris52001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Due to the low number(compared to MS) who use Firefox, there are not as many threats. I look for that to change as more people begin to use it.
Just like in business,where you go where the money is, hackers tend to go where they can cause the most commotion.
2006-12-08 06:45:59 · answer #8 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firefox is a great browser, I use it as my default.
2006-12-08 06:41:11 · answer #9 · answered by shadowkat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not a bad thing I have mine set to firefox. I like it better than the new explore. but it's up to you as to what you like.
2006-12-08 06:44:05 · answer #10 · answered by Masterlee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋