How to backup Internet Explorer Favorites in Windows 7

To transfer or backup your Internet Explorer favorites under Windows 7, do
the following:

1. Click the Start button, and select "Computer"
   
   


2. Double click on the C: drive to view the files and folders
   
   


3. Double click on the "Users" Folder
   
   


4. Double click on the user folder that contains the favorites you wish to
   back up
   
   


5. Right click on the Favorites folder and select "Copy"
   
   


6. Open your destination drive (flash drive, hard drive, etc.) and click
   "Paste"
7. You can copy some or all of the favorites in this folder into a different
   user's "Favorites" folder to complete the transfer.

Note: if you drag files or folders to another user on the same system, the default operation is to MOVE the files not copy them. To keep your favorites or files in both locations, use Copy and Paste, or use right click, drag, and select "Copy" from the context menu.

For more assistance contact Technical Support here.

How to uninstall and reinstall Internet Explorer in Windows 7

Description: This is a how-to article for reinstalling Internet Explorer in Windows 7. This would be most useful if there are issues with Internet Explorer or there are other reasons to reinstall it.

Note: Administrator privileges are required to complete these steps.

1. Click on the Start button in the bottom left corner of the screen.
   
   
   
2. In the Search Programs and Files box, type Programs and Features
   
   


3. Select the Programs and Features icon at the top.
   
   


4. On the new Programs and Features window, click on Turn Windows Features On or Off.
   
   


5. Provide administrative credentials if required, otherwise click Yes or Allow to proceed.
6. Uncheck Internet Explorer 8 or Internet Explorer 9 to remove it.
   
   


7. Click Yes on the Windows Features box that appears.
8. Click OK to finalize the change and wait as it uninstalls.
9. Once complete, restart the computer and proceed through steps #1 through #5.
10. Check the Internet Explorer option to have it marked for reinstall.
11. Click OK to finalize and wait as it reinstalls.

For more assistance contact Technical Support here.

Internet Explorer 9 Adobe Flash YouTube Streaming Video

You attempt to open a web site with streaming video or other content rendered by Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer 9 64-bit. Instead of the video playing, You receive the message "You need to upgrade your Adobe Flash Player to watch this video."

1. What is Adobe Flash? According to Wikipedia it is "a multimedia platform used to add animation, video, and interactivity to web pages. Flash is frequently used for advertisements and games." (source:
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Flash)
2. Why do I need it? Many popular websites (e.g. YouTube) use Adobe Flash for streaming videos and other content.
   
3. When you attempt to go to YouTube (www.youtube.com) or another website that has flash content you receive a message similar to:
   
   
   
4. After installing the latest version of Adobe Flash player, you still receive the same message.
   
5. This is common with any 64-bit version of Internet Explorer to include the version that comes with Windows 7. As of the writing of this article, there is not a released version of Adobe Flash Player that supports 64-bit browsers.
   
6. Windows 7 comes with two versions of Windows Internet Explorer, a 64-bit version and a 32-bit version.
   
7. To determine which version of Windows Internet Explorer you are using click the Tools icon in the upper right of Internet Explorer.
   
   
   
   
8. This will display the drop down menu and click "About Internet Explorer" at the bottom of the list.
   
   
   
   
9. The About Internet Explorer window will open. If you are using the 64-bit edition it will say 64-bit edition after the version number.
   
   
             Internet Explorer 9 64-bit edition                     Internet Explorer 9 32-bit edition
   
   
10. You will need to switch to the 32-bit edition of Internet Explorer.
    
11. Click "Start," go to "All Programs" and select the menu item labeled "Internet Explorer" without 64-bit after it.
    
         
12. The content should now display if you already have Adobe Flash Player installed.
    
    

How to Disable or Enable Toolbars in Internet Explorer

Toolbars that are offered my different search engines and web sites can be very useful. However, there may reach a point where these become more of a hindrance than a benefit. You can remove the toolbar by following these steps:

 

1. Click on Start » Control Panel. Select Programs » Uninstall a Program.
   
    
   
   
   
2. Choose the toolbar you wish to uninstall and click Uninstall/Change.
   
   
   
   
3. Close the Control Panel.

To turn off a toolbar:

1. With Internet Explorer open, press the Alt key. This will open the Menu bar.
   
   
   
   
2. Click the View menu option, then Toolbars.
3. All of the toolbars currently being displayed will show with check next to it.
   
   
   
   
4. To disable the Toolbar, click the toolbar you wish to turn off.
5. If you are using Internet Explorer 9, you may receive a message asking if you wish to disable the toolbar. If so, click Disable. The toolbar will no longer be displayed.
   
   
   
   
6. If there is more than one toolbar you wish to disable, simply repeat the process.
7. To re-enable or turn the Toolbar back on, simply press Alt to display the Menu bar. Click View » Toolbars. Click on the toolbar to display it again.

How to Import Internet Explorer Favorites and Other Items into Mozilla Firefox 4

1. Open Mozilla Firefox 4.
   
   
   
   
2. Push the Alt key to display the Menu Bar. Then, click File » Import.
   
   
   
   
3. On the Import Wizard window, click Microsoft Internet Explorer » Next.
   
   
   
   
4. The items available to import will be displayed. Click on the box next to any item you do not wish to import and click the Next button.
   
   
   
   
5. Below is an explanation of the information in each of the items that could be displayed. The information is per the Mozilla Firefox support website:
   
   • Internet Options: General settings, including your home page. Since Firefox and Internet Explorer have different features, Firefox won't be able to import all of your settings.
   • Cookies: Small bits of information stored on your computer by some websites that are used to keep you logged in, store your options, or do other things.
   • Browsing History: Information on the sites you have visited.
   • Saved Form History: Text you entered in text fields on websites.
   • Saved Passwords: Usernames and passwords for websites you told Internet Explorer to remember. Note that you can't import passwords from Internet Explorer 7 or higher.
   • Favorites: Web pages you have saved in your Internet Explorer favorites.
   
   
6. The items that were imported will be shown on the Import Complete window. Click Finish.
   
   
   
   
7. To display your bookmarks, click the Bookmarks icon in the upper right of Mozilla Firefox, and then click From Internet Explorer.
   
   

Reference:

Mozilla Firefox. Importing favorites and other data from Internet Explorer. http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Importing%20favorites%20and%20other%20data%20from%20Internet%20Explorer

How to Reset Internet Explorer

Is your Internet Explorer crashing all the time? The browser may have become unstable from too many add-ons causing the program to freeze. IE has a reset option available but should only be used as a last resort to fix major problems. By resetting the browser, IE removes any and all favorites and add-ons previously installed.

To reset IE:
1. Go to Tools » Internet Options.

2. Click on the Advanced Tab.

3. Under Reset Internet Explorer settings, click Reset.

From this point, you can start rebuilding your customized settings by adding Favorites and Add-ons.

To create a Favorite, select Favorites » Add to Favorites.

For IE Add-on options, go Microsoft’s Add-on Gallery to download. Be cautions of re-installing the same add-ons that were installed previously — it may result in your browser becoming unstable again.

Reference:
Microsoft Internet Explorer Add-ons Gallery.
http://ieaddons.com/en/

Microsoft Support. How to reinstall or repair Internet Explorer in Windows 7/Vista/XP.
http://bit.ly/HwT8e

How to: Install Add-ons to Internet Explorer

It’s easy to customize Internet Explorer by using Add-ons to enhance your browser’s functionality. Microsoft provides a library of options for IE from blogging to finance to shopping. To install an Add-on to Internet Explorer, follow these steps:

1. Go to Microsoft’s Internet Explorer Gallery and select an Add-on from the site.

2. Download the file and follow the on-screen instructions. Some Add-ons may require you to restart your browser after installation.

3. In IE, select Tools -> Manage Add-ons. This menu provides detailed information about each extension.If you need to disable an Add-on, click on the Name, then select the Disable button in the bottom right-side of the menu box.

The Manage Add-on menu also has some other useful functions. Accelerators are a new feature of IE that can give you quick access to common menu items by simply selecting a word on a web page.

The InPrivate Filtering option helps to regulate unauthorized tracking of your browsing activities. You can activate InPrivate Filtering using the Safety menu on the Command Bar.

For more information on Internet Explorer Add-ons, go to Microsoft Support »

Reference:

Internet Explorer Add-in Gallery
http://ieaddons.com/en/

Internet Explorer Add-ons FAQs
http://bit.ly/9szt9i

Internet Explorer 8 Features
http://bit.ly/1OrGFD

How to Customize Internet Explorer Appearance

Microsoft Internet Explorer has several features to customize the appearance and improve the browser’s layout. Here are some basic commands to modify the default settings in IE:

Add/Delete Toolbars
1. Scroll to the menu bar at the top of the browser.
2. Right-click to reveal the Toolbar menu options.
3. Select which Toolbars to show or hide within the menu.

Adjust Text Size
There are two methods for adjusting the text size in IE. The first example is using the View option on the Menu toolbar. The second is to use the Command Bar.

Using Menu toolbar:
1. Click on View.
2. Select Text Size.
3. In the menu, choose which text size that you prefer: Largest to Smallest.

Using Command Bar:
1. Click on Page.
2. Select Text Size.
3. Choose value from Largest to Smallest.

Zoom
Similar to adjusting text, the Zoom feature can be changed under the View menu or Command Bar.

For View option:
1.  In Menu toolbar, click View.
2. Select Zoom.
3. Choose a Zoom size option. IE offers preset Zoom sizes or customized Zoom.

For Command Bar:
1. Click on Page.
2. Select Zoom.
3. Choose a Zoom option.

Resize IE’s Icons
1. Right-click on the menu bar.
2. Scroll to Customize.
3. Select Use Large Icons.

For more tips on customization, go to Microsoft Support: http://bit.ly/Revq6

How to Use the Phishing Filter in IE

It is that time of year where many of us will rely on online shopping to help us through the holidays. Before you click the checkout button, you should be aware of some new features in IE that can help you have a safer shopping experience online. With the launch of Internet Explorer version 7, Microsoft introduced a new feature that blocks phishing sites from your browser. Phishing is a type of malware in which criminals use a fake website in order to collect your personal information. The new IE phishing filter evaluates each web site against a database of known malware sites to let you know if it is valid or not. For more information on malware prevention, watch Tech Support's video on Internet Security: http://youtu.be/yfp7Ajzky9E

Or to modify the Phishing Filter feature in IE, click here for instructions: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/930168