Is there anyway i can block Internet Explorer from working on my computer?

Question

Because when im using aol,which is the thing i go on the internet with,internet explorer pop ups come up and freeze my computer up and make it run slowly.
So basically i just want to disable it from working or something?
any help would be appreciated
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Answer 1

I've had to learn a little bit about blocking adware, spyware and memory hogs. I just never seem to own a fast enough or new enough computer.

I have a couple of programs on my computer that I've gotten from different places. Sometimes download.com or filehippo.com. I've never found a virus on either site, but you might have to weigh the pros/cons of 'lesser evil' spyware.

These are all things you can find for free on the internet with a tiny bit of digging.

I use SpywareGuard. It provides real-time protection from browser-hijacks. Plus a bunch of other stuff that you can change the settings on and modify.

I also use Scotty The Watchdog. It informs you when a new program is installed on your computer and gives you the option of rejecting it. It comes in handy because some advertisers are evil and program their pop-ups to install software when you hit the 'X', thinking you're closing it.

To block IE, download a firewall called ZoneAlarm. It can block or grant internet access to almost any program on your computer. I have a bunch of IE blocked out and it makes my computer a lot faster. It's the only firewall you would probably even need to use.

If you're worried about blocking your AOL, you'll want to experiment with it a little. I currently let AOL messenger run, but I don't use their browser.

Oh, and if you also download Spyware Blaster, you can selectively block active-X based spyware. I just block them all and very rarely have problems. (Easily fixed by clicking a box or window.)

And most of these allow you to just click on an update button, whevener you think about it, to check for updates.

I use the Yahoo! browser, currently. With Windows XP.

Hope I helped, a little. Good luck!

Answer 2

First off, AOL browser is built on Internet Explorer, so there is no way to "block IE" from working. That being said, what you are describing sounds a lot more like spyware that is causing the pop ups.

First, make sure you have upgraded your AOL software to at least AOL 9.0 Security Edition. Then run a scan with their software. It is pretty good - not the best in the world, but pretty good.

Then go to http://www.safer-networking.org and get Spybot Search & Destroy. A free excellent spyware removal program.

This should clear up your pop up issues.

Answer 3

It's not IE that's the problem and disabling wouldn't sort the root cause: you're riddled with adware and spyware, probably picked up from using AOL's abortion of a browser to surf the internet. To cure your current infection, run the free versions of the usual scanners like Ad-Aware, Spybot S&D and Microsoft Defender:

http://www.lavasoft.de/download_and_buy/product_comparison_chart.php
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

To stop this happening again just stop using the stupid AOL browser and installing Opera or Firefox instead (they're both free):

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
http://www.opera.com/

Just because you're with AOL doesn't mean you have to use their browser you know.

Answer 4

I have both chrome and internet explorer and get that message utilising chrome when I attempt to get appropriate of entry to pages which aren't able to apply Chrome. I under no circumstances have problems with IE. Chrome is speedier even though it also doesn't have plenty that IE has so it is glitchy. attempt going into chrome and including the upload-on for explorer it ought to assist you to bypass to the internet sites you want.

Answer 5

Down load firefox , it's free and secure like IE. you can use lot of add ons .

Just try and see it takes only a minute. Second option is using Avast Antivirus Home edition , it's free and get's updated automatically.