Internet Explorer 7 - Intro

As long as Microsoft has had versions of Windows that connected to the internet, there has been an Internet Explorer. By using Internet Explorer people were given a relatively easy way to connect to the internet.

A short time before Windows Vista was release, Microsoft release through Windows Update, Internet Explorer 7. When Windows Vista was starting to be installed on computers, Internet Explorer 7 was packaged in it. The option of going back to an old an older version of Internet Explorer was not available.

Internet Explorer 7 is part of a drive by Microsoft to make computers and computer users from attacks from hacker who look to steal credit card numbers and personal information. Many of the tools and default setting in Internet Explorer 7 are for security purposes, they are seen as an annoyance by the everyday computer user.

In the next several blog post I will be looking at the setting an feature that are meant for you security. I will also you how to change them to better fit your personal needs along with keeping you secure.