Is Internet Explorer a risky browser?

Question

I am in France. Internet Explorer may be a good browser but I have faced blockage and even virus attack within a short period. So, nowadays I am prefering Firefox. After avoiding IE I feel that my computer is in a peaceful situation. Even spybot seems stay idle without any work. Can you say anything about this?

Answer 1

well done

Answer 2

Remember that the best defense is having an up to date Virus Software.
Run Spybot's Search and Destroy, and Lavasofts Adaware 2007 once a week you should be fine even with Internet Explorer, It isn't the browser that causes the viruses it is where you visit.
Don

Answer 3

No. it extremely is a first rate backup browser could some thing circulate incorrect with Firefox. it is likewise mandatory by using Microsoft Updates. shop directly to date with Microsoft risk-free practices updates. you're able to intend to make Firefox your default browser, even with the incontrovertible fact that, so a click on a hyperlink in an email starts off it fairly than beginning IE. the simplest thank you to try this is: a million. In Firefox, click the approaches->suggestions menu merchandise. 2. click the progressed internet site. 3. click the final Tab. 4. make optimistic "continuously verify to work out if Firefox is the default browser on startup" button. 5. click the verify Now button. 6. click ok. wish that enables.

Answer 4

Firefox is maintained by open source, meaning that its people work to build a product they intend on using. Microsoft makes no money off of IE (per se, lets not be picky), so they have less incentive to make sure its the best it can be. I think we can all see why FF ends up being better in the short run.

Answer 5

IE7 is a cool browser and nothing to do with virus etc

there is even an IE pro add on pack

Also
Over time IE7 seems to set its own (or programs do) tick boxes in the advance tab.
In IE7 (IE6) Tools >Internet Options >Advance Tab
Click Restore advance settings defaults
Tick empty temp files when browser closes (this empties the cache)
Bullet disable phishing filter
Delete Browser History, cookies the whole lot regularly.
Close the browser to set the settings.



IE7 Pro
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It's an add-on that boosts IE7, with features like extra scripts, spell check, adBlocker, etc. It's free and safe to use: http://ie7pro.com/

and here is something you can read if you are bored:
Browsers
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Firefox 2
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www.mozilla.com
Definitely the office favourite. Firefox is all about customisation. It has an amazing community behind it dedicated to building "extensions"; essentially add-ons that help define your experience.
Why you might use it: The list of extensions available is astounding and really allows you to "build your own browser" including everything from HTML editing , google customisation to more fun stuff like Niaal's favourite Hammertime.

Opera 9
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www.opera.com
With a history as long as Netscape's, Opera's developers have had a lot of time to practice and refine their offering. As far as speed goes, Opera is considered one of, if not the, fastest browser on the market.
Why you might use it: If you're a dedicated multi-tasker and you like testing the limits of eye to mouse co-ordination, then the speed of Opera will sway you. We're talking seconds, split seconds, milliseconds. Its built-in torrent client just makes sense and mouse gestures , while fun, will probably get lost in your keystroke sprint.

IE 7
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www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ie
IE 7 is a promise for an easier and more secure browsing experience. Coupled with the new OS Vista, only time will tell how well the new security features stack up. The look is undeniably slick, tabbed browsing works seamlessly, and you can now download (and pay for) add-ons.
Why you would use it: Most will just default to it because the icon comes with Windows and it's the closest browser icon in view to click on. Many people who got burned with the security vulnerabilities of previous IE incarnations will be looking to reunite with IE 7.

Flock
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www.flock.com
Flock is strong on the social and lifestyle experience with built-in support for web services such as Flickr, Blogger and many others - a feature that will become more and more important as online lifestyles develop further.
Why you would use it: If you're like me and you're starting to build up your online portfolio with more and more distractions like photo and blog sites. Flock might not have all the other bells and whistles of its bigger brothers but it's strong on personal life management.

Safari
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www.apple.com/au/macosx/features/safari
I remember switching over to Safari a few years back and thinking "where's all the other stuff?" Not a whole heap has changed since, but Safari is improving its feature set with the addition of RSS news feed support and tabbed browsing. It remains a stripped back browsing experiencing, which can of course be refreshing.
Why you would use it: Most will be using Safari because it's the closest (and the prettiest) browser icon in your dock. The biggest annoyance is the inconsistency; many sites still don't work well with Safari and require you to switch browsers mid surf.

Camino
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www.caminobrowser.org
One of the reasons you buy a Mac is the feeling of everything working together in harmony, which is romantic speak for "everything is drag and drop". Camino is made for OSX and incorporates the features of Spotlight, Address Book, the Keychain, the Finder, the Dock, Bonjour, Services, and System Preferences.
Why you would use it: If you like Firefox, find Safari a bit limiting, but you want a browser dedicated to Mac users.

Others
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Nobody likes to be lumped in the "others" bucket, but unfortunately even I have to put a word limit on myself. There are a lot of alternatives out there for people looking for something different, so here is a list of some other browsers that you might want to check out:
www.konqueror.org
www.mozilla.org/projects/seamonkey
www.gnome.org/projects/epiphany
browser.netscape.com/ns8

Conclusion
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It may look like there's a lot there to consider, but consider this first: they are all free.
Choosing a browser can be a liberating experience. If you spend as much time online as me then it's important that your browser supports and encourages your online persona.
The hardest thing most people will find is actually sticking to the browser you switch to, especially if you've been using one that comes bundled with your operating system. There's a simple solution for this. Once you've chosen your browser and you intend to stick to it, make sure it's the only browser on your desktop or dock. If you want to keep a few spare ones around, keep them handy in a secondary location.

Answer 6

try firefox or netscape if you don't like internet explorer

Answer 7

opera.com

The french love this browser ;]