The Internet

Internet Explorer  (Microsoft)       

I have seen a couple of instances where Internet Explorer seems to work but cannot access Secure sites.

This is most often caused by a conflict within Microsoft products, Like Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office. To fix this you need to go to the Java website and download the latest fix from them for your system (Win98,  Win2000, Win XP,  etc). Then comes the scary bit you need to delete the offending files and install the fix from Java. Make sure you follow their instructions carefully, or better still call in a tech to do it for you. So far its worked a few times for me so hopefully it may assist you. Updating to the latest version of IE may also solve it if you are running an early version.

An effective alternative to Internet Explorer is the Mozilla Firefox, or Netscape Browsers. They works equally well with all forms of Windows and Linux, are faster and smoother to run and seems to be more robust (less prone to bugs). Netscape Navigator is a good alternative but is a bit heavier than Firefox, it is just as robust.

Things we must have thought of regardless of our computer setup include:

Antivirus
Antispyware (or malware)
Firewall
Anti Spam (email filtering)
Software available for Internet Security
Other aspects of security

This site is designed to give you a general understanding of the key components in Internet Security that will assist you in your selection of the appropriate procedures and tools to fully protect your computer, network, home and office. Take your time to read each area and consult some of the advertisers (click on their links) so you get a good idea of what their current offerings are.

Please provide any useful ideas and feedback to us at Top Internet Security so that we can continue to provide just  the right sort of useful information for you. Our advice is intended to be just that, it is up to you the decision maker to be in control of your systems and to be confident in managing your internet security procedures at all times.