High. Disables all ActiveX Controls and plug-ins, disables file down-
■
loads, prompts for font downloads, disables or prompts for Miscella-
neous options, disables Scripting, requires login
Medium. A mix of enabled, disabled and prompt for ActiveX controls,
■
enables downloads, a mix of enabled, disabled and prompt for Miscel-
laneous options, enables Scripting, enables automatic login for
intranet
Medium-low. A mix of enabled, disabled and prompt for ActiveX
■
controls, enables downloads, a mix of enabled, disabled and prompt
for Miscellaneous options, enables Scripting, enables automatic login
for intranet
Low. A mix of enabled and prompt for ActiveX controls, enables
■
downloads, a mix of enabled and prompt for Miscellaneous options,
enables Scripting, enables automatic login
How Does this Affect Me?
The restricted sites security zone defines a security level for all restricted Web
sites that you visit. The default setting is High. You also define the specific sites
by name and IP address that are restricted. For example, you could specify
www.unsafesite.com as a restricted site.
The following link provides details about the specific security options in the
Custom Level window:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/using/howto/security/setup.asp
The following link provides details on how to find and change the settings in
IE:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/using/howto/security/settings.asp
What Do I Need to Do?
1.
Select Tools>>Internet Options>>Security>>Restricted sites
2.
Select one of the following:
-Default Level to return to the default settings.
- Select Custom Level to specify High, Medium, Medium-low, or Low or to
create custom settings.
Select Sites.
3.
4.
Enter a domain name or IP address in the Add this web site to the zone text
box.
Tests Help
Browser Security Policy – Windows
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