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Not All Security Preferences Enabled by Default in IE 3.0
Last reviewed: January 14, 1997
Article ID: Q154375
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 3.0 for Windows 95

SUMMARY

By default, the security features of Internet Explorer are not set to use the safest level when sending information over an open connection. The only option that is enabled by default is when information more than one line long is sent from Internet Explorer. All other options under Advanced Options are left disabled.

MORE INFORMATION

To enable Internet Explorer's security features, perform the following steps:

  1. On the View menu, click Options.

  2. Click the Advanced tab.

  3. Select the options in the Warnings area that you want to use.

  4. Click OK.

KBCategory: kbsetup
KBSubcategory: win95 msiew95
Additional reference words: 3.00 win95 ie3 ie30

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Last reviewed: January 14, 1997
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