Tech Tips
For PC Computers
This page is designed to present known tips and fixes for Personal Computers running Microsoft Windows Operating System Software. Please note that use of these tips and fixes are at your own risk. Cyber Ministry At Wesley accepts no responsibility for their accuracy or effectiveness.
Tip # 2 November, 2009
How do I prevent programs from changing my default search provider?
It can be frustrating when a program changes your default search provider, especially if the provider is changed without your permission. But it's also preventable. Whenever a program such as an add-on or toolbar tries to request a change to your default search provider, Internet Explorer displays a dialog box that lets you make the decision whether to keep or change your current default provider.
If you want Internet Explorer to always block changes to your default search provider, you can select the Prevent programs from suggesting changes to my default search provider check box in the dialog box that appears when a program attempts a change.
You can also do the same thing by following these steps:
Open Internet Explorer.
Click the Tools button, and then click Manage Add-ons.
In Manage Add-ons, under Add-on Types, click Search Providers.
Toward the bottom of the screen, select the Prevent programs from suggesting changes to my default search provider check box, and then click Close.
Tip # 1 October, 2009
Internet Explorer Security Setting
In one of the monthly updates for the Internet Explorer browser, Microsoft reset the Security Setting to provide a security warning. This warning is known to disrupt some automatic function of some browser. If you see the following Security Notice you know that your computer's security setting have been modified:
Should you chose to turn off this Security Warning fellow these steps. You can always reverse your action and turn the warning back on at any time.
Step 1: Open Internet Explorer and click -TOOLS- then click Internet Options...
Step 2: Click the Security tab then click Custom Level...
Step 3: Scroll down until you find Display mixed content and click the Enable radio button...
Step 4: Press the OK button to complete this operation. That's all there is to it!
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