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Managing Windows Internet Explorer

For many users, accessing Web sites is a critical part of their jobs. The Web browser- specifically, Windows Internet Explorer-provides the graphical user interface for many vital intranet and Internet Web applications. Additionally, many users must access Web sites for research and communications purposes.

Microsoft offers Internet Explorer 8 with the Windows 7 operating system to make accessing the Web as productive as possible. With new features-especially Accelerators, Web slices, and Tab Isolation-users can work more efficiently. The security features of Internet Explorer, including InPrivate Browsing, Domain Highlighting, and SmartScreen, help to significantly reduce security threats posed by potentially malicious Web sites, which might attempt to install malware on your organization's computers. For administrators, Internet Explorer 8 is more manageable than earlier versions because almost any aspect of Internet Explorer can now be configured by using Group Policy settings.

In this tutorial:

  1. Internet Explorer 8 Improvements
  2. InPrivate Browsing
  3. InPrivate Filtering
  4. Compatibility View
  5. SmartScreen
  6. Domain Highlighting
  7. Tab Isolation
  8. Accelerators
  9. Improvements Previously Introduced in Internet Explorer 7
  10. User Interface Changes
  11. Tabbed Browsing
  12. Search Bar
  13. How to Create a Web Link to Add a Custom Search Provider
  14. How to Configure Custom Search Providers Using the Registry
  15. How to Configure Custom Search Providers Using Group Policy
  16. RSS Feeds
  17. Improved Standards Support
  18. Expanded Group Policy Settings
  19. Defending Against Malware
  20. How Protected Mode Improves Security
  21. How the Protected Mode Compatibility Layer Works
  22. How to Solve Protected Mode Incompatibilities
  23. URL-Handling Protection
  24. Address Bar Visibility
  25. Cross-Domain Scripting Attack Protection
  26. Controlling Browser Add-ons
  27. Add -on Manager Improvements
  28. Protecting Against Data Theft
  29. Security Status Bar
  30. How the Smart Screen Filter Works
  31. How to Configure Smart Screen Options
  32. Deleting Browsing History
  33. Blocking IDN Spoofing
  34. Security Zones
  35. Understanding Zones
  36. Configuring Zones on the Local Computer
  37. Configuring Zones Using Group Policy
  38. Network Protocol Lockdown
  39. Managing Internet Explorer Using Group Policy
  40. Group Policy Settings for Internet Explorer 7 and Internet Explorer 8
  41. New Group Policy Settings for Internet Explorer 8
  42. Using the Internet Explorer Administration Kit
  43. Troubleshooting Internet Explorer Problems
  44. Internet Explorer Does Not Start
  45. An Add-on Does Not Work Properly
  46. Some Web Pages Do Not Display Properly
  47. Preventing Unwanted Toolbars
  48. The Home Page or Other Settings Have Changed