Confused by "Security Settings"

[Walter R.]

If I go to Internet Tools > Options > Security Tab > Custom Level, the panel
for "Security Settings" shows up.

I am lost because I do not understand most of the settings, such as "Run
Active X controls and plug-ins.

Where can I find a guide to this maze of non-intuitive settings?

 

[Alan Edwards]

Recommended Minimal Security Settings
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/restricted.htm#Setting

....Alan

 

[Kayman]

Hi there,
One potential downside to securely configuring the Internet zone is that
some
web sites will not work properly until you add them to the Trusted sites
zone,
a process that some users find cumbersome and yet rewarding.

Here are some references for you:
Working with Internet Explorer 6 Security Settings
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/using/howto/security/settings.mspx

Use Security and Privacy Features in Internet Explorer 6
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/learnmore/ie6.mspx

Setting Up Security Zones
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/using/howto/security/setup.mspx
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/restricted.htm
http://www.compu-docs.com/activex.htm
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/btw/ie/ie-opts.htm
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/resource6.htm

Good luck,
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