Add to trusted zone

[john ranger]

In Explorer I have the feature to be able to add to trusted zone by pressing tools/Add to trusted zone or Add to restricted zone.

I.m trying to set that same feature on my Son's Computer but can't find it. Please do you know how I add that feature to explorer?
Thanks

[macko72]

Internet connection properties.
Right click internet explorer>in menu choose propeties(at botom)> then security there you can set this.

[john ranger]

Originally Posted by macko72 Internet connection properties. Right click internet explorer>in menu choose propeties(at botom)> then security there you can set this.

You may not believe this but I can't find it with your instructions.

Please try again in simpler form step by step.
Thanks

[macko72]

Start > control panel > internet options > security (this is with classic view)

Star > control panel > network and internet connections > internet options > security ( this is with category view)

[macko72]

If you would like to be able to add sites to trusted or restricted you should enable content advisor ( it's next to security tab in internet properties).

[john ranger]

I think you misunderstand what I want to do.Let me explain once more.


I know how to get to this window (Check attachment)

What I want is the link that comes up when I press TOOLS/there is a list of things there ,two of them are>>>

Add to trusted zone
Add to resticted zone.

When you press those links it automatic does put whatever site your on into the trusted or restrited zone.

That's what I want.

[rightcoast]

I am not aware of that feature, even if I was, it would likely be a poor security practice and I wouldn't use it. You should type it the site manually, and use a wildcard so the trusted zone extends for the whole domain name. Like this:

http://*.microsoft.com
https://*.microsoft.com

be sure to uncheck secure sites only so you can add http://

HTH

[macko72]

Sorry my bad, do you use Zone Labs(or some other tird party) firewall if you do you got this options from them.

[john ranger]

No I just use the firewall in xp pro, I do have sp2 installed as well!

[john ranger]

Originally Posted by rightcoast I am not aware of that feature, even if I was, it would likely be a poor security practice and I wouldn't use it. You should type it the site manually, and use a wildcard so the trusted zone extends for the whole domain name. Like this: http://*.microsoft.com https://*.microsoft.com be sure to uncheck secure sites only so you can add http:// HTH

But it does type it in automaticly I have checked!!

[rightcoast]

My point was, if you are going to give someone complete control of your PC, wouldn't you rather type it in? A link can be spoofed.

[john ranger]

Well when ever you go to any site you know and I know that in the address bar you see the add.Like this page here is http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.p...589#post882589

Well that's the exact add that is goes to when I press the link to ADD to trusted zone. That's my point!

[rightcoast]

To each thier own. Just so you know, there is a good chance if I wanted to I could make that address bar say whatever I want it to. Even with SP2...That is why Secunia and any other security site will tell you never follow a link, type it in yourself.

Notice how the advisory came out on 2-21...and it is unpatched.
http://secunia.com/advisories/14335/

[john ranger]

Did not know that! I will take your advice man thank you!!