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To help your security, Internet Explorer can restrict web pages from ‘Running Scripts’ or ‘ActiveX’ Controls that could access your computer. The following is a guide which should help you to resolve any problems you have with viewing this website:


What is active content and why does Internet Explorer restrict it?

Active content is interactive or animated content used on websites. It includes ActiveX controls and web browser add-ons, which are small programs that are used extensively on the Internet. Active content can make web browsing more enjoyable by providing toolbars, stock tickers, video, animated content, and more.

   Why does Internet Explorer restrict active content?

Internet Explorer restricts this content because occasionally these programs can malfunction or give you content you don't want. In some cases, these programs can be used to collect information about you, damage information on your computer, install software without your consent, or allow someone else to control your computer remotely. Given these risks, you should only allow active content if you completely trust the publisher or the website it's coming from.

   How can I allow active content?

If Internet Explorer restricts active content that you are sure you want to allow, click the Information bar, and then click Allow blocked content.

Change Internet Explorer Security settings

The Internet Explorer Security tab is used to set and change options that can help protect your computer from potentially harmful or malicious online content.

  How do I find Internet Explorer's Security settings?

If you aren't already looking at Internet Explorer's Security settings, follow these steps to find them:

To find Internet Explorer Security settings

• Click to open Internet Explorer.
• Click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options.
• Click the Security tab.
• Click the Internet icon.
• Do one of the following:
• · To pick a preset security level, drag the slider.
• · To change individual security settings, click Custom level. Change the settings as desired and click OK
     when you are done.
• · To set Internet Explorer back to the default security level, click Default level.
• When you are finished making changes to the security settings, click OK.

 

  What are the security zones?

Internet Explorer assigns all websites to one of four security zones: Internet, Local intranet, Trusted sites, or Restricted sites. The zone to which a website is assigned specifies the security settings that are used for that site.

The following table describes the four Internet Explorer security zones.



Zone Description Internet The level of security set for the Internet zone is applied to all websites by default. The security level for this zone is set to Medium High (but you can change it to either Medium or High). The only websites for which this security setting is not used are those in the Local intranet zone or sites that you specifically entered into the Trusted or Restricted site zones. Local Intranet The level of security set for the Internet zone is applied to all websites and content that is stored on a corporate or business network. The security level for the Local intranet zone is set to Medium (but you can change it to any level). Trusted Sites The level os security set for Trusted sites is applied to sites that you have to specifically indicated to be ones that you trust not to damage your computer or information. The security level for Trusted sites is set to Medium (but you can change it to any level). Restricted Sites The level of security set for Restricted sites is applied to sites that might potentially damge your computer or your information. Adding sites to the Restircted zone does not block them, but it prevents them from using scripting or any active content. The security level for Restricted sites is set to High and can’t be changed.

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   * In addition to the default security levels, you can also customize individual security settings by clicking the Custom level button.

Change Internet Explorer Privacy settings

Being aware of how your private information is used when browsing the web is important to help prevent targeted advertising, fraud, and identity theft.

  How do I change my Internet Explorer privacy settings?

  To change Internet Explorer privacy settings

• Click to open Internet Explorer.
• Click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options.
• Click the Privacy tab.
• Under Settings, do any of the following:
• To pick a preset security level for cookies, drag the slider.
• To allow or block cookies from specific websites, click Sites.
• To load a customized settings file, click Import. These are files that modify the rules that Internet Explorer uses handle cookies. Since these files can override default settings, you should only import them if you know and trust the source.
• When you are finished making changes to your privacy settings, click OK.

  Where can I find more information about protecting my computer and my privacy when I'm online?

   Visit the Microsoft Security website or the Microsoft Protect your PC website.

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