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2. Microsoft SmartScreen - Wikipedia

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   According to NSS Labs, Internet Explorer 9 blocked 99% of malware downloads compared to 90% for Internet Explorer 8 that does not have the SmartScreen Application Reputation feature as opposed to the 13% achieved by Firefox, Chrome, and Safari; which all use a Google Safe Browsing malware filter. Opera 11 was found to block just 5% of malware.

3. Browser security - Wikipedia

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   Internet Explorer 4 and later allows the blocklisting [34] [35] [36] and allowlisting [37] [38] of ActiveX controls, add-ons and browser extensions in various ways. Internet Explorer 7 added "protected mode", a technology that hardens the browser through the application of a security sandboxing feature of Windows Vista called Mandatory ...

4. How safe is Internet Explorer? - AOL

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   From the consumers point of view, the worrisome news is that one of the security holes that the attackers used was found in the Internet Explorer browser, arguably the most popular browser in the ...

5. Internet Explorer - Wikipedia

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   Internet Explorer 5 and 6 had a side bar for web searches, enabling jumps through pages from results listed in the side bar. [78] Pop-up blocking and tabbed browsing were added respectively in Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Explorer 7. Tabbed browsing can also be added to older versions by installing MSN Search Toolbar or Yahoo Toolbar.

6. Restore your browser to default settings - AOL Help

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   If you've cleared the cache in your web browser, but are still experiencing issues, you may need to restore its original settings.This can remove adware, get rid of extensions you didn't install, and improve overall performance.

7. Turn pop-ups off or on in your browser - AOL Help

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   Most modern browsers employ pop-up blockers to keep away the annoying ads or offers that can overwhelm your experience online. While this is often a good thing as it prevents malware and other programs from infecting your computer, it can also cause problems with legitimate sites like AOL Mail.