


At the bottom right of this tab is the Manage Add-Ons button. To check which add-ons are installed in IE7 choose the programs tab in Internet Options. Within the tabs settings there are also similar options for openings links Add-Ons Under the general tab in the Internet Options window the tab settings at the bottom right enables you to determine whether you want pop-ups to go on in a new tab, a new window or whether you want Internet Explorer to decide how pop-ups should be handled. Different filtering levels can also be set up ranging from blocking all pop-ups to allowing pop-ups on secure sites. You can also remove sites from the list of allowed sites, play a sound when a pop-up is blocked or show information on blocked pop-ups. Within the pop-up settings window you can add sites you want to allow pop-ups for. The settings button gives access to specific settings of the pop-up blocker. This check box enables you to turn the pop-up blocker on and off. Pop-Up BlockerĪnother available option at the bottom of the the privacy tab is the pop-up blocker. It is essential to keep in mind that by blocking all cookies features of certain websites may no longer be available and certain websites may not work at all - as cookies are often used to perform certain functions on websites. The slider can be adjusted from accept all cookies to block third party cookies and some first party cookies, through to block all cookies. First party cookies come from the host site and third party cookies from advertisers.Īnother level of cookie control is available by using the slider under the privacy tab.

You can also choose to allow session cookies which store login information and expire when the browser is closed. This means that you can accept, block or receive a prompt for first party or third party cookies. In there you can override automatic cookie handling by checking the box. Click OK to confirm any changes you have made.Īdvanced cookie management is available with the advanced button under the privacy tab. You can also choose any site within the managed websites list, allow or block that site, remove it from the list or remove all sites from the list.
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Cookiesīy clicking on sites a new windows opens enabling you to add sites you can manage by typing their addresses into the space available and clicking allow or block. The sites button at the bottom left enables you to set which sites are allowed to store cookies and which should be blocked. Going along to the privacy tab of Internet Options enables you to alter the privacy settings of IE7. To apply any new changes you have made to that level simply click OK then yes to confirm your decision. A button is available to reset the level to the original default should you forget which settings you have altered. IE7 highlights options it considers to be unsafe and you can adjust the settings accordingly. If you click on the custom level button you can view the default options Explorer has applied to that specific level. The custom level button at the bottom allows you to customise each level to your preferred settings should you wish to do so. By clicking on the Internet Icon you can adjust the level of Internet security from medium to medium-high or high. In the Internet options window the security tab give you access to the various security options available. You can access Internet Explorer 7 security options by clicking on the tools button at the top of Internet Explorer 7, then choosing Internet Options at the bottom of the drop down menu.
