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TIP > Check IE Restricted Sites Zone
About IE's Restricted Sites Zone
IE's Restricted Sites zone is used for web sites to which you want to give the least possible access while you browse. To see a complete list of the features that you currently have enabled for the Restricted Sites zone, see the Security details.
You may have seen our advice here on PC Pitstop to use the Restricted Sites zone for your email program, since HTML or script content sent through an email message is a prime way that attackers can plant viruses or other malicious code on your system. You will only get the maximum protection from this advice if you change the Restricted Sites zone as well.
The only drawback to disabling these features is that some HTML-enabled email greeting cards will not run properly if scripting is disabled. However, given the increased risk of email viruses and other malicious code, it's probably wise to choose security over convenience. If you change your settings to "Prompt" (instead of "Disable"), you'll still be able to run scripting by clicking OK on the security dialog when you read the mail.
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PC Pitstop AutoFix: Since we have not analyzed this system (or those results are not currently loaded), we cannot determine whether this AutoFix applies. If you wish to download or run it you can use the link below. If you've never used an AutoFix before or are having trouble, click here for instructions.
Manual Fix
To change the settings manually, follow these instructions:
- Start Internet Explorer.
- Select Tools | Internet Options from the menu and click the Security tab.
- Click the Restricted Sites icon (make sure the Internet, Local Intranet or Trusted Sites icons are not selected), and then click the Custom Level button.
On the list of security items, make sure that every item is set to either "Disable" or "Prompt", as in the partial example below.
- Click OK in the Security Settings box and again in the Internet Options box to save the new settings.
- Close ALL browser windows, then open a new window so that the new settings can take effect.
