Change Internet Explorer 9 security settings
You can change Windows Internet Explorer 9 security settings. Here's how:
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Open Internet Explorer by clicking the Start button 
. In the search box, type Internet Explorer, and then, in the list of results, click Internet Explorer.
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Click the
Tools button
, and then click
Internet options.
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Click the Security tab, and then do one or more of the following:
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To change settings for a security zone, click the zone icon, and then move the slider to the security level that you want for that zone.
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To create your own security settings for a zone, click the zone icon, and then click Custom level.
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To restore all security levels to their original settings, click the Reset all zones to default level button.
The following table describes the four Internet Explorer security zones.
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Zone
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Description
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Internet
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Internet security zone settings are applied to all websites except those in the Local intranet, Trusted, or Restricted site security zones.
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Local intranet
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Local intranet security zone settings are applied to websites and content stored on a corporate or business network. You can define sites in this zone or add sites to this zone by clicking the Sites button.
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Trusted sites
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Trusted sites security zone settings are applied to websites that you trust not to damage your computer or information. You can add sites to this zone by clicking the Sites button.
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Restricted sites
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Restricted sites security zone settings are applied to websites that you think might damage your computer or your information. Adding sites to the Restricted zone doesn't block them, but it prevents them from running programs or any active content. You can add sites to this zone by clicking the Sites button.
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