IE configuration

After having HUGE spyware problems, which I have eventually resolved with the help of various people, I have downloaded spywareblaster to improve security!

I have installed the application, and enabled all protection. However, it does comment that "your version of internet explorer is configured in an insecure manner". When I get more details, it indicates that I should have the setting Download unsigned activex controls as disabled and not prompt. Does disabling this setting mean that all unsigned activex are NOT downloaded?

Your help in clarifying this would be greatly appreciated!

Shelle

 

Hi Shelle,

Welcome to Wilders'

Yes, no unsigned active X controls would be downloaded, it will not affect signed active X controls.

Additional Info & Resources:

You might like to checkout Eric Howes tool - Enough is Enough - which is a lockdown utility for Internet Explorer 5 and 6.

Enough is Enough

Another handy tool from Eric is IE-Spyad:- IE-Syad

Here are a few more links that'll be helpful to you:
Eric Howes Introduction to Browser Security
Eric Howes - Internet Explorer Security

Eric Howes Site is a great resource you may like to bookmark it - Eric Howes - Privacy & Security - Main Index

HTH,

Steve