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How Can I Get to Proxy Websites Through a Blocked Computer?

Network administrators implement Internet blocks on computers with the use of security software or hardware products. This is primarily done to keep users from accessing unsuitable or distracting sites...

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How to Use a Proxy Server to Prevent Intrusion Attacks

When navigating the World Wide Web there is a chance you may become exposed to harmful Web content and intrusion attacks by spyware, malware or viruses. Generally, an antivirus program will protect you...

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How to Block All Sites That Aren't Trusted

While Microsoft's Internet Explorer features an option that allows users to block all sites that aren't trusted, by adding these websites to the "Restricted sites" list, not all web browsers offer this...

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How to Avoid Tracking Software

Tracking software is used by network administrators to manage and monitor Internet usage in a network. Generally, this type of software is operated to ensure that Internet user productivity is not...

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What Is an SSL State?

The secure sockets layer state refers to the storage of SSL certificates in your computer's cache. These certificates are an important tool in Internet security for sensitive information.

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How to Get Rid of WildTangent

WildTangent is an online gaming plugin that contains several applications, including the WildTangent Web Driver, Multiplayer Library, Updater and Game Channel. While WildTangent allows users to play...

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How to Get Around the K9 Web Blocker

The K9 Web Protection software is a cost-free security product designed by Blue Coat System to aid parents who are looking to protect their families when browsing the World Wide Web. When using K9 Web...

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How to Allow Previously Unused ActiveX Controls to Run Without a Prompt

ActiveX controls are small programs designed to run within another program. Unless your browser settings block ActiveX controls, they run automatically in the background without your permission. The...

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IP Proxy Checker Tools

When you use a proxy, it's like surfing the Web through a middleman. A proxy server gets information you want and sends it back to your browser. Anyone watching this transfer sees the proxy's IP...

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How to Fix a Blaster Worm

The Blaster Worm, also known as W32.Blaster.Worm, has the ability to self-replicate and spread from computer to computer without human interaction. Once the Blaster Worm infects your computer, it...

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How to Recognize Bad URLs

A bad Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is an address that points to a website that intends to cause harm by performing such actions as misrepresenting who they are and installing spyware on your...

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How to Remove W32

"W32 malware" refers to several malicious programs. These include Trojan.W32.Looksky, W32.Trojan.Agent, W32.Netad.Trojan and W32/Conficker. These malicious programs are extremely harmful and may slow...

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How to Remove Runonce in Regedit

Runonce, also known as I-Worm.Runonce, is a computer worm that spreads through malicious email attachments. Once installed on your computer, Runonce locates your email contacts and sends itself to...

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How to Remove Comment Boxes

For those who prefer to have some privacy remain in the world of Internet blogging and social networking, learning how to remove comment boxes can help with such a goal. Most popular online domains...

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How to Remove Ad.Yieldmanager for Free

Although "Ad.Yieldmanager" sounds like a type of spyware or virus, it's actually nothing more than a tracking cookie saved on your computer when you visit certain web pages. The cookies do save your...

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How to Unblock the Site Proxy Information

A proxy site gives you access to websites that are being restricted on a network that's operating filtering software or firewalls. These security products help network administrators monitor a network,...

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How to Disable a Crawler Toolbar

The Crawler Toolbar is designed to block pop-up advertisements in Internet Explorer. It also serves as a search engine. Unfortunately, the Crawler Toolbar performs some undesirable actions as well....

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W32 Chir Removal

W32 Chir, also known as Email-Worm.Chir, is a computer worm that spreads through malicious email attachments. Once it infects your computer, W32 Chir slows your computer and sends itself to your email...

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How to Block Inappropriate Sites

Surfing the Web can be an enjoyable and at times a profitable experience, but online safety is a double-edged sword. Stick to the sites you know are secure and you should remain safe. However, should...

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How to Use a Bypass Proxy Client

ProxyClient is a product developed and offered by Blue Coat. With ProxyClient, network administrators acan improve application performance on a network, protect their networks from threats such as...

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