Internet Options Advanced tab
Underline links

Specifies how you want links on Web pages underlined. Select one of the following settings:

To underline links when your mouse pointer is over the link, click Hover.

To not underline links, click Never.

To underline all links, click Always.

Enable scheduled subscription updates

Specifies that you want Internet Explorer to automatically perform scheduled subscription updates.

Show friendly URLs

Specifies whether you want Internet Explorer to show the full Internet address (URL) for a page on the status bar. For example, the full address for the Microsoft home page on the World Wide Web is http://www.microsoft.com.

Use HTTP 1.1 through proxy connections

Specifies to attempt to use HTTP 1.1 when connecting to Web sites through a proxy server. Many Web sites still use HTTP 1.0, so if you are having difficulties connecting to some Web sites, you may want to clear this check box.

Use HTTP 1.1

Specifies to attempt to use HTTP 1.1 when connecting to Web sites. Many Web sites still use HTTP 1.0, so if you are having difficulties connecting to some Web sites, you may want to clear this check box.

Java logging enabled

Specifies whether Internet Explorer should create a log of all Java program activity, which is useful for security and troubleshooting.

Play sounds

Specifies whether music and other sounds can play when pages are displayed. Pages that contain audio are sometimes displayed very slowly. If you want to display pages more quickly, make sure this check box is cleared. If RealAudio is installed, or if a movie is playing, sound might play even if you clear this check box.

Show pictures

Specifies whether graphics should be included when pages are displayed. Pages that contain several images are sometimes displayed very slowly. If you want to display pages more quickly, make sure this check box is cleared. When this check box is cleared, you can still display an individual image by right-clicking the icon that represents it and then clicking Show Picture.

Print background colors and images

Specifies that you want Internet Explorer to print background colors and images when you print a Web page. Selecting this check box may slow down the speed at which your page is printed and the quality of the print, depending on the capabilities of your printer.

Search when URL fails

Specifies whether you want Internet Explorer to search for similar Web addresses when you type a Web address in the Address bar or click a link and the address cannot be found. Choose one of the following settings:

If you want Internet Explorer to search without asking first, click Always search.

If you want Internet Explorer to ask if you want it to search when it cannot find an address, click Always ask.

If you don't want Internet Explorer to search for a similar address, click Never search.

Autoscan common root domains

Specifies that you want Internet Explorer to search for an Internet address using different "root domains." For example, if you type the wrong domain type, such as www.microsoft.org, Internet Explorer can check the root "microsoft" with other domains, such as .edu, .com, and .gov. It would suggest a match of www.microsoft.com.

Disable all cookie use

Specifies that you do not want to allow ôcookiesö to be sent to your computer by Internet sites, and that existing cookies on your computer cannot be read by Internet sites. A cookie is a file sent by an Internet site and stored on your computer, which stores information about your identity and preferences when visiting that site. For example, if you subscribe to an online magazine, the Internet site might download information to your computer so that you can be identified the next time you view to that site.

Prompt before accepting cookies

Specifies whether you want Internet Explorer to warn you if you are receiving a "cookie" from a Web site.

Always accept cookies

Specifies whether Internet Explorer should warn you if the address (URL) in a security certificate of an Internet site is not valid.

Warn about invalid site certificates

Specifies whether Internet Explorer should warn you if the address (URL) in a security certificate of an Internet site is not valid.

Warn if changing between secure and unsecure mode

Specifies whether Internet Explorer should warn you if you are switching between Internet sites that are and are not secure.

Do not save encrypted pages to disk

Specifies that secured information is not saved to your hard disk. This is useful if you are using Internet Explorer from a shared server and you do not want other people to see your secure information.

SSL 3.0

Specifies that you want to send and receive secured information through SSL3 (Secured Sockets Layer Level 3), a proprietary protocol that is intended to be more secure than SSL2. Note that some Web sites might not support this protocol.

SSL 2.0

Specifies that you want to send and receive secured information through SSL2 (Secured Sockets Layer Level 2), the standard protocol for secure transmissions. All secure Web sites support this protocol.

PCT 1.0

Specifies that you want to send and receive secured information through PCT (Private Communications Technology), a proprietary protocol developed by Microsoft that is significantly more secure than SSL2. Note that some Web sites might not support this protocol.

Small icons

Specifies whether you want Internet Explorer to display the toolbar using Microsoft Officeûstyle buttons.

Show font button

Specifies whether to display the Font button on the toolbar.

Daylight savings time is currently in effect

Automatically adjusts your computer's clock when daylight saving time changes.

Zone list

Lists all available time zones. Click an appropriate time zone for the region where you are using your computer.

Restore Defaults

Returns all settings on the Advanced tab to the original settings for Internet Explorer.