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April 18th, 2005 12:00
Unable to download applications from trusted sources
Hi,
I'm hoping someone can help me .....
I am trying to download a free application from a creditable, trusted source (iTunes from Apple). I downloaded the application some weeks back without any issue whatsoever ... Yet when I try to do the same now I am getting a Windows generated security alert saying my current security settings will not allow the file to be downloaded ...?? It would appear its in the 'Restricted sites' security zone?? I have tried entering the relevant URL address into the trusted zone - to no avail ....
I have checked the restricted web sites in the restricted zone, and cannot see anything that would prevent me from completing this download ..... Of course there are also many, many IP addresses identified and obviously I do not know what websites these addresses are associated with ....
The only thing I can think of that maybe causing this is that I completed a recent Windows update?? Would there be something in this recent update inadvertently preventing me from downloading this file ...??
I a running Windows XP (HE) on a Dell Inspiron 510m ... Would really appreciate assistance ..
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April 18th, 2005 14:00
Using Internet Explorer Safely
When security expert Steve Gibson of ShieldsUp at http://grc.com/ fame was on he told us he still uses Microsoft’s Internet Explorer in Windows, despite the security and spyware issues.
For Windows Users:
Here’s how Steve uses IE safely:
1. Under IE’s Tool menu open your Internet Options… click the Security tab, and set security for the Internet zone to High (slide the slider all the way to the top).
2. This will make a large number of sites unusable, but… when you get to a site that doesn’t work add its URL to the list of Trusted Sites. To do this open Internet Options… and click the Security tab again. Click the Trusted Sites icon and press the Sites… button. You can uncheck the box requiring https://. Try it now by adding http://*.windowsupadte.microsoft.com and http://*.windowsupdate.com this will make Windows Update work.
Only add sites you know are safe to your trusted list.
To prevent browser hijacking I recommend installing Spyware Blaster at http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html (This is unnecessary if you have security set to high, but it’s useful just in case you accidentally give access to a bad site.)
UPDATE: Windows XP SP-2 adds a new zone to XP: My Computer, and locks it down. This is a very effective way to combat browser hijacking. Microsoft provides instructions for people who have not yet installed SP-2 here at http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315933 but it’s not for the faint of heart.
Although this will make Microsoft Internet Explorer a little more secure it will never be as secure as Mozilla at http://www.mozilla.org/products/mozilla1.x and Firefox at http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/ browsers.