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2. Disable third-party firewall software - AOL Help

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   1. Click Start, select All Programs or Programs, select Norton Internet Security, and then click Norton Internet Security. Note: If you are using Windows 8, move your mouse to the top right of your desktop and then click on Start. Type Z to locate ZoneAlarm in your programs. 2. In the Internet section, click On next to Smart Firewall. 3.

3. Microsoft SmartScreen - Wikipedia

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   In July 2010, Microsoft claimed that SmartScreen on Internet Explorer had blocked over a billion attempts to access sites containing security risks. [22] According to Microsoft, the SmartScreen Filter included in Outlook.com blocks 4.5 billion unwanted e-mails daily from reaching users.

4. Microsoft Defender Antivirus - Wikipedia

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   Upon installation, Microsoft Security Essentials disabled and replaced Windows Defender. [41] [42] In Windows 8, Microsoft upgraded Windows Defender into an antivirus program very similar to Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7, [4] and it also uses the same anti-malware engine and virus definitions from MSE.

5. Windows Firewall - Wikipedia

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   Windows Firewall (officially called Microsoft Defender Firewall in Windows 10 version 2004 and later) is a firewall component of Microsoft Windows. It was first included in Windows XP SP2 and Windows Server 2003 SP1. Before the release of Windows XP Service Pack 2, it was known as the "Internet Connection Firewall."

6. Restore your browser to default settings - AOL Help

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   Restoring your browser's default settings will also reset your browser's security settings. A reset may delete other saved info like bookmarks, stored passwords, and your homepage. Confirm what info your browser will eliminate before resetting and make sure to save any info you don't want to lose. • Restore your browser's default settings in Edge

7. Inappropriate advertising on AOL

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   Adjust your browser's security settings to provide at least “medium” levels of security. This is usually the default setting; if the level of security is lowered, your computer could be open to additional risk. Do not permit the installation of ActiveX controls that you haven't requested. Solutions