The
most commonly used Web browser is still Internet Explorer
(IE). This is unfortunate, for many reasons, but from a security
standpoint, it is quite dangerous, as IE is by far the most easily
exploited browser by spyware pushers. The ActiveX components of IE
make it a favorite target of all forms of malware that attack Web
browsers, including spyware. In response, you could try disabling
Active scripting and ActiveX controls in the Internet Zone and Local
Machine Zone, but this significantly reduces IE’s functionality
(such as it is).
A much better solution is simply to replace IE with a more secure
(and capable) browser. You could join the millions of Internet users
who have already switched over to Mozilla or Firefox (both available
for free at www.mozilla.org). Not only are these Web browsers safer
than IE, and have features that should have been added to IE ages ago
(such as tabbed multiple Web pages), they have the tremendous
advantage of being able to suppress all pop-ups automatically. This
solution is easier and more reliable than installing a pop-up blocker
for IE, as they don’t always defeat all pop-ups, nor do they prevent
spyware infection; plus, they further slow down your system.
To Hide IE icon from
your desktop:
Right click on any open
area of the Desktop
Click [Properties], select the [Desktop] tab, then click [Customize
Desktop] button
Select the [General] tab
In the [Desktop Icons] section place or remove the checkmark next to
Internet Explorer
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