What is an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company that provides you with access to the Internet, usually for a fee. The most common ways to connect to an ISP are by using a phone line (dial-up) or broadband connection (cable or DSL). Many ISPs provide additional services such as e-mail accounts, web browsers, and space for you to create a website.

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Exploring the Internet
Exploring the Internet The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. The Internet is a network that links millions of computers around the world. Not so long ago, few people had heard of the Internet. Today, the Internet has revolutionized how people use computers. Many people depend on it daily to communicate with others and to get the information they need. You don't have to connect your computer to the Internet, but once you do, you'll probably wonder how you lived without it. Learn: What is the web? What can I do on the Internet? Connecting to the Internet. Entering a web address. Basic navigation. Saving favorite webpages. Using the History list in Internet Explorer 8. Using the History list in Internet Explorer 7. Opening multiple webpages.

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Tips for solving problems with Internet Explorer
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. If you can open Internet Explorer but cannot get to sites on the Internet, or you find that web browsing is very slow, you should first make sure that you have a good connection to the Internet. If your Internet connection is good but Internet Explorer is still having problems, try the following:

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Making Internet Explorer more accessible
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. The tutorial below provide information about ways to customize Internet Explorer so that it's easier to use. How can I select text and move around a webpage with my keyboard in Internet Explorer 8? Internet Explorer accessibility options Fill in website forms and passwords automatically Zoom in on a webpage Internet Explorer 8 keyboard shortcuts Internet Explorer 7 keyboard shortcuts

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Reducing connection time when retrieving e-mail
You can set up Windows Mail to connect to the Internet, download and send messages, and then disconnect, which minimizes how much time you spend connected. This is useful if you pay for Internet access by the minute, or if you use the same phone line for connecting to the Internet that you use for telephone calls. Here are some things you can do to reduce connection time. To automatically disconnect from the Internet after retrieving messages. To read e-mail messages without being connected to the Internet. To write e-mail messages offline and send them later.

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View temporary Internet files
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. Webpages are stored in a temporary Internet files folder the first time you view them in your web browser. This speeds up the display of pages you frequently visit or have already seen, because Internet Explorer can open them from your hard disk instead of from the Internet.

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What to do if Internet Explorer stops responding
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. Here are solutions to some common problems with Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer stopped responding. This is the first time this has happened. Internet Explorer stopped responding. This is happening regularly.

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Change your Internet Explorer language settings
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. You can add multiple languages to Internet Explorer to display webpage and Address bar text correctly. Keep in mind that installing languages in Internet Explorer only makes those languages available in websites and the Address bar. To change the language used for Internet Explorer's menus and buttons, you need to install a version of Internet Explorer that is written in the language you prefer.

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Internet Explorer browser settings
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. To help protect your privacy, your computer's security, or to make Internet Explorer work the way you want it to, you can change settings and preferences. Below are some helpful tips for changing settings in Internet Explorer.

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Why is my Internet connection so slow?
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. No matter how fast your Internet connection is, there are times when things will slow down to a crawl. This article will help you sort out what kinds of things can go wrong, learn what you can do about them, and discover how to get the most from your Internet connection.

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Internet Explorer at a glance
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7. Here are some of the ways that Internet Explorer makes browsing the web easier, safer, and more enjoyable. learn how to: Increased security and privacy; Read and subscribe to feeds; Help prevent online attacks by keeping Internet Explorer up to date

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Change proxy settings in Internet Explorer
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. Proxy settings are used to tell Internet Explorer the network address of an intermediary server (known as a proxy server) that is used between the browser and the Internet on some networks. Changing proxy settings is something you usually only have to do if you are connecting to the Internet through a corporate network. By default, Internet Explorer automatically detects proxy settings. However, you might need to manually set a proxy with information supplied by your network administrator. Here's how:

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Change Internet Explorer Programs settings
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. By using Internet Explorer's Programs settings, you can change your default web browser and webpage editor, and manage Internet Explorer add-ons.

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Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 - Stop Showing Friendly Error Messages
By default, if you access a webpage in Internet Explorer 8 that results in an error, such as a 404 Not Found or a 500 Internal Server Error, instead of displaying any text returned by the server, Internet Explorer shows its own "friendly" error page with an attempt to explain the error.

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Change Internet Explorer Content settings
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. Internet Explorer content settings let you make changes to how Internet Explorer screens content and how it uses certificates, AutoComplete, and web feeds (RSS).

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Internet Explorer accessibility options
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. Internet Explorer offers many accessibility options to help increase readability and to work better with assistive technology. Here are answers to some common questions about accessibility options in Internet Explorer.

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Tips for searching the Internet
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. The Internet contains a vast collection of information, but finding what you are looking for can be a challenge. Here are a few tips to help you search the web more effectively.

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Internet Explorer stops responding, stops working, or restarts
When you try to use Internet Explorer, it does not work quite right. Internet Explorer may work for a while, but then it may stop. Or Internet Explorer may restart unexpectedly, or you may receive an error message. What could be causing these problems?

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Troubleshoot problems with an Internet connection in Windows Media Center
Here are solutions to some common problems with connecting your computer to the Internet. How can I confirm that I have an Internet connection? How can I make sure my Internet connection works? What happens when my Internet connection is no longer valid? What if there is no dial tone? How can I configure a dial-up connection for use in Windows Media Center?

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What are Internet Explorer favorites?
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. Internet Explorer Favorites are links to websites that you visit frequently. By adding a website to your favorites list, you can go to that site by simply clicking its name, instead of having to type its address.

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Change Internet Explorer Security settings
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. The Internet Explorer Security tab is used to set and change options that can help protect your computer from potentially harmful or malicious online content.

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Connect to the Internet
The Connect to the Internet wizard will guide you through the steps of setting up an Internet connection.

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Internet Explorer add-ons: frequently asked questions
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. Web browser add-ons add features (for example, extra toolbars, animated mouse pointers, stock tickers, and pop-up ad blockers) to your web browser. Where do add-ons come from? How can I see which add-ons are installed in Internet Explorer 8? How can I see which add-ons are installed in Internet Explorer 7? How do I manage add-ons if the menu item is dimmed in Internet Explorer 7? Why am I getting a message saying I'm running without add-ons when I start Internet Explorer? There are several add-ons in this list that I did not install. How did they get on my computer? What can I do if I think an add-on is causing trouble? Can I delete Add-ons or ActiveX controls? How can I disable a browser add-on? How can I re-enable a browser add-on?

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Import and export RSS feeds in Internet Explorer
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. You can export your list of RSS feeds from Internet Explorer to take the list to another computer or to use it in another program. Alternatively, you can import a list of RSS feeds from another program into Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer uses the standard OPML (Outline Processor Markup Language) file format, used by many RSS applications.

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Change Internet Explorer General settings
How do I set my home page? How do I delete my web surfing history and temporary Internet files? What are search settings and how do I change them? What can I do with tab settings? What are Appearance settings? The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8.

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Internet TV in Windows Media Center
If you watch Internet TV in your browser, you're used to surfing between sites. Searching for what you want to watch. Struggling with different playback experiences. Now, you can stay put and Internet TV will come to you. Watch your favorite Internet TV shows, movies, and videos - all in one place! Easily find the Internet TV - online shows, movies, videos - you want to watch, with no need to search across different websites. No matter which network your shows and movies come from, you view them in one consistent way with Windows Media Center.

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Update Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer is a web browser that ships with Windows, so updates for it are included when you install Windows updates. To enhance the security of your browsing experience and to help fix or prevent problems with Internet Explorer, make sure that you install all available updates for Internet Explorer.

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Discover a feed
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. Internet Explorer looks for feeds (also known as RSS feeds) on every webpage you visit. Internet Explorer 8 also looks for Web Slices on each webpage. When Internet Explorer finds available feeds, the Feeds button , located on the Internet Explorer toolbar, will change from gray to orange and play a sound. If Internet Explorer also finds Web Slices, the button will change to display the Web Slice button . Since Web Slices are based on feeds, you will usually see both Web Slices and feeds when you view available feeds.

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What do I need to connect to the Internet?
You need an Internet service provider (ISP) and some hardware to connect to the Internet...

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Change or choose a search provider in Internet Explorer
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. You can choose which provider you would like to use when you search for information on the Internet. You can change the search provider for a specific search (Internet Explorer uses that search provider until you choose another one or until you close Internet Explorer) and you can specify which search provider you prefer to be used by default. When you first install Internet Explorer, you might have only one provider installed. If you want to change providers, follow the steps below to add new search providers.

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Back up your home page or home page tabs
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. Your home page is displayed when Internet Explorer first opens or when you click the Home button , and it can consist of either a single page or a set pages. Saving your current collection of home page tabs as favorites lets you keep them even if you reinstall Internet Explorer, delete the home pages, or reset Internet Explorer to its default settings.

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Internet Explorer keyboard shortcuts
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7. You can use Internet Explorer's shortcut keys to perform lots of different tasks quickly or to work without a mouse. Viewing and exploring webpages Working with tabs Using zoom Using search Using Print Preview Using the Address bar Opening Internet Explorer toolbar menus Working with feeds, history, and favorites Editing Using the Information bar

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Internet Explorer 8 keyboard shortcuts
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 8. You can use the Internet Explorer shortcut keys to perform lots of different tasks quickly or to work without a mouse. Viewing and exploring webpages Working with tabs Using zoom Using search Using Print Preview Using the Address bar Opening Internet Explorer toolbar menus Working with feeds, history, and favorites Editing Using the Information bar

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Import or export favorites in Internet Explorer
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. Favorites, also known as bookmarks, are a convenient way to organize and find webpages that you visit frequently. If you use Internet Explorer on several computers, you can save your favorites from one computer and then import that list to another computer.

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Temporary Internet files
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. When you view a webpage, Internet Explorer saves a temporary copy of that page so that it can be displayed more quickly if you open it again later. The following topics can help you view and delete temporary files, and change the amount of disk space that these files use on your computer.

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What does Internet Explorer protected mode do?
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. Internet Explorer's protected mode is a feature that makes it more difficult for malicious software to be installed on your computer. In addition to helping protect your computer from malicious software, protected mode allows you to install wanted ActiveX controls or add-ons when you are logged in as an administrator. Protected mode is turned on by default in the Internet, intranet, and Restricted sites zones and an icon appears on the status bar to let you know that it's running.

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Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) and Internet Communication
This section provides information about: An introduction to the IPv6 protocol; The benefits of the IPv6 protocol; How the IPv6 protocol can be used across the Internet; How to control the IPv6 protocol to limit the flow of information to and from the Internet; How to monitor and troubleshoot the IPv6 protocol after configuration is complete.

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Change your Internet Explorer home page
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. Your home page is displayed when you first start Internet Explorer, or when you click the Home button .

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Set up a second Internet connection
Even if you already have an Internet connection on your computer, you might want to set up another one. For example, you can create a dial-up connection to use as a backup if you have an unreliable broadband connection. Make sure that you have your Internet service provider (ISP) information available before you begin.

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Delete webpage history
The information in this Help topic applies to Windows Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Internet Explorer 8. As you browse the web, Internet Explorer stores information about the websites you visit, as well as information that websites frequently ask you to provide (such as your name and address). Internet Explorer stores the following types of information:

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