How to Adjust Browser Settings

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A detailed guide on adjusting your web browser's settings
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Browsers allow users to find and read websites on the Internet. There are several browsers available with different options. Browsers use these options to help protect a user's privacy and computer. Many browsers have their settings under the same or similar tabs. This article will tell you how to adjust browser settings.

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Internet Explorer 7 and 8 Security Settings

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  1. Open Internet Explorer
  2. Scroll down and select "Internet Options.
    • Click on the "Security" tab. You will be able to customize security settings.
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  3. You can add websites to a zone by typing in the web address and clicking "add this website to the zone."
    • You can also remove a website from a zone by clicking "Sites" and selecting the website you want to remove. Click the "Remove" button to confirm your choice.
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Internet Explorer 7 and 8 Privacy Settings

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  2. You can adjust your browser's cookie handling by changing the standard selector for all cookies.
    • You can also choose your cookie handling by website or cookie type. These options can be found by selecting the "Sites" tab or the "Advanced" tab.
    • Click "Allow" or "Block" and then "OK" to complete your changes.
    • Choose your desired settings for the different types of cookies.
  5. This option is available under the "Cookies" portion of the "Privacy" tab.
    • Then select your "blocking level" at the bottom of the popup window.
    • You can also choose to allow popups by specific websites by typing in the web address and clicking the "Add" button.
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Other Internet Explorer 7 & 8 Settings

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  1. You can choose from General, Content, Connections, Programs and Advanced.
    • You can change the browser's appearance, select your homepage and default programs and delete browsing history.
    • You can also modify other Explorer settings with the "Advanced" tab.
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Firefox (all)

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  2. Scroll down and select "Options."
    • A window will open that will contain tabs that are similar to the ones in Internet Explorer.
  4. You can choose to open windows in tabs or choose options to manage multiple tabs in this window.
  5. Select the "Content" tab to modify how webpages are displayed, including the preferred language and the appearance of webpages.
    • Firefox can use applications or plug-ins to open and use different file types. You can also choose to have Firefox save the file to your computer.
  8. This tab also allows you to control site encryption settings.
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Safari

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    • Click on the Gear and select "Block Pop-up Windows." You can use this option to turn these settings on and off.
    • Click on the Gear again and select "Preferences."
  3. Options such as font and size can be found under this tab.
  4. You can also choose not to use this tab.
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    I tried to follow the directions for my Firefox browser, but there is no "options" option under Tools. All the other options were there (downloads, add-ons, etc.), but without an "options" choice, I can't proceed. What can I do?
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    It sounds like your version of Firefox is different from the one used in the guide. Help with the current version of fFirefox can be found out support.mozilla.org. You may simply need to update.
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    Javascript is a simplistic programming language built inside web browsers like Chrome and Firefox. If you're trying to go to a website that says your browser doesn't support Javascript, check your browser settings to ensure Java is enabled.
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      References

      1. https://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Change-Internet-Explorer-Security-settings
      2. https://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Security-zones-adding-or-removing-websites
      3. https://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Block-or-allow-cookies
      4. https://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Internet-Explorer-Pop-up-Blocker-frequently-asked-questions
      5. https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Options%20window%20-%20General%20panel
      6. https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Options%20window%20-%20Tabs%20panel

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