also does it work better than microsoft internet exploer and what kind of security features does it have
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Yes.  The main security feature of Firefox is the fact that it lacks ActiveX controls which is why IE has so many security holes... also IE is still far more common than Firefox so IE is attacked more then Firefox.  That doesn't mean there aren't exploits for Firefox but most of them are harmless and will just cause Firefox to crash and all you have to do is clear the cache and restart Firefox, no harm done.  The reason IE is so terrible is because the ActiveX controls are tied into the operating system so it is possible should an exploit be present, for someone to hijack your system.  I know of no such exploit for Firefox, though, I could be wrong.\n\nJust use Firefox, it's better, http://www.mozilla.com/
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Not in my opinion.  The definitions are the same in both versions, you gain spyware detection if you don't already have 2005 spyware edition, but MS antispyware is already enough anymore.  The other 2 good spyware packages are free anyway.  You do get an additional MEMORY HOG on your taskbar, however, so I guess that may be worth upgrading for...
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If you are looking to decide if you should install it, by ALL means, YES. It is not only a browser update, but makes other browser applications like firefox safer as well - they use some of the updated IE files for themselves.\n\nYes, I downloaded it on day one, and took about 5 minutes to get used to where everything got moved to. I really like the multiple home pages and tabs. The jury is still out on the new favorites method. Another fallback is the various toolbars are inflexible and can not be combined on the same row.\n\nA lot of people complain about the speed, but this is because they have the anti-phishing feature turned on. This takes time when loading sites, but is the price we almost have to pay for increased security.\n\nIf you are looking for a side-by-side comparison, check out the microsoft page on that.
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nod32 is simplest and best and most powerful, but you have to pay for it.\n\nAVG is probably best if you don't want to pay anything. .\n\nit is excellent and basically very little trouble to use. . it's very low-maintenance\n\nAVG is free because they want to convince everyone that it's a great product, ESPECIALLY those people who work in IT departments and get it free at home. . so they can go to work and tell the boss how good it is. .\n\nby the way. . AdAware SE and Spybot Search and Destroy are not antivirus programs, but anti-spyware programs (they are very good, but they aren't enough. . you need a good (and constantly updated) antivirus, and you need to go to Microsoft's website to get the latest Windows updates so you'll be secure\n\nand you need a good firewall, too, like Zonealarm (free from http://www.zonelabs.com)\n\nIf you aren't going to put in a third party firewall, then at least make sure you have the Windows firewall on (that comes in XP as part of Service Pack 2). . \n\nStart > Control Panel > Windows Firewall, and make sure it's set to "On"\n\nby the way, any disk that came with the computer only has a free 60 day (or whatever period) trial that comes with it. . \n\nit isn't any good after that 60 days (not for antivirus, that is)
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Well, just because you have both of those programs installed doesn’t mean your 100%. In conjunction with that I would recommend that you also make sure that you have all the latest Windows update from www.microsoft.com.\n\nOne easy way to check is while connected to the internet,\nat the top of internet explorer click on tools>Windows update.\n\nTwo other great products as well are:\nWindows Defender beta 2.0\nand Spybot.
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use an antivirus, spyware and firewall for best protection on the internet\nFor the best and free for personal use security software go here\nhttp://freewww.uv.ro/security/security.html
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don't use internet explorer use Mozilla Firefox easy to use and very user friendly
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Microsoft says that if you are using the latest version of Windows with the latest patches (Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 and automatic updates enabled) your system is secured. However, last week Microsoft acknowledged a serious security flaw and has yet to release a patch for it. So the answer is no.\n\nI recommend anti-spyware, anti-virus, and firewall programs. My current run up (what I actually use on my WinXP system) includes Winpooch, ClamWin, and Spybot Search & Destroy.\nhttp://www.winpooch.com/\nhttp://www.clamwin.com/\nhttp://www.spybot.com/\n\nIf you want more information about how to better secure your system, I recommend reading "Secure your system" (source 1). As is mentioned there, Firefox (another program I use) is more secure than Internet Explorer - you probably shouldn't use IE unless you set the security settings all the way up and disable JavaScript and ActiveX.
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From my experience, MS firewall is sufficient protection.  It may not be the end all that is all but it works well enough. You do need anti-virus software and anti-spyware software on your system. SO McAfee AV & MS anti-spyware  are good starting points.  I would probably recommend getting yourself a copy of Web roots Spysweeper.  MS Anti-spyware is good but again not the end all that is all.  SpySweeper (along with adware) picks up alot of the slack.\n\nHopefully this helps.
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Try FireFox.\n\nThe award-winning, free Web browser is better than ever. Browse the Web with confidence - Firefox protects you from viruses, spyware and pop-ups. Enjoy improvements to performance, ease of use and privacy. It's easy to import your favorites and settings and get started. Download Firefox now and get the most out of the Web.\nhttp://info.sitesled.com/firefox.html
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the best that I use is AVG free, you are given the option to use the free one which is updated daily or pay for it. I personally don't pay for any software.\nhttp://www.econsultant.com/i-want-freeware-utilities/index.html\ngo to this site and add to your favourites,AVG is in there, all of them are pretty good, and also add windows defender to your pc, just type in windows defender and it will take you there,\nwindows live safety centre is a free programme that scans and cleans your pc completely free of charge, it is developed by microsoft and I highly recommend it.\nagain just type windows live safety centre into search bar and follow the instructions, very easy to use. good hunting\nmick
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use firefox browser, its better, safer and more secure than ie anyway!
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The reason you cant get into MSN messenger or nternet Explorer is that Norton was protecting them.  Now that norton expired, its preventing access when those 2 programs try to use it.\n\nThe norton Internet Security suite is good if you want blanket coverage and can live with a slower computer.  \n\nI reccomed Nod32 as an anti-virus and the just use the windows firewall.  Nod 32 is less than 10 megabytes and hasnt missed a virus in more than 5 years.  Between those two you have just about as much protection as internet security.  Some of the things you may miss with Norton INternet security are, Filtering of websites, running internet explorer semi-safely, a slow computer.\n\nI reccomend that you purchase Nod32 instead of Norton, you will have a faster computing experience, and your wallet wont take as big of a hit.
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yeah it works great! its super fast and its cheap for everything it does.  i would definately go for the IE7 its sooo much better than all of the other ones.
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I would say Firefox, since it looks just like Explorer but with some extra features like "Tabbed Browsing" (which makes it alot quicker when switching back and forth between websites)  and it seems to prevent alot of spyware from getting in my computer.  Netscape is supposedly good too, but I never liked the feel of it.
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Opera's security tools are inaccessible but it is protecting you unlike ie explorer. Opera is much faster than internet explorer and much safer. It also depends on what kind of opera you have if you have standard version you cant modify your tools if you have custom you can. But if I were you I would stick with standard version.
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Norton internet security is free for a trial and we havnt had anuthing at all since\nu hav to pay after the trial but mate its well worth it.