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Internet Explorer 6 (with Windows XP SP2) review

7.0

Editors' Rating

Very Good

7.1

Members' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:Free

Verdict

Unless your business has specific ActiveX technology needs, you are much more secure running Firefox than Internet Explorer... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Includes a pop-up blocker
  • Takes advantage of built-in security within Windows XP SP2
  • Selectively blocks ActiveX support

Cons

  • Suffers from chronic security holes
  • No RSS reader
  • Available only within Windows XP SP2
  • Expensive technical support

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Member Opinion

7.1

Average Member Rating

Very Good

7 Members have reviewed this product

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paul knowles

paul knowles

It's the best

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10

Perfect


Anonymous

Anonymous

Good, no problems

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10

Perfect


Danielle Hallett

Danielle Hallett

Does what it says on the box!

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9.5

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

good

Read more

8.0

Excellent


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