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Internet Explorer 6 - Windows XP Service Pack 2

Don't Show Information Bar for Blocked Files and Downloads

SUMMARY: Don't have Internet Explorer 6 in Windows XP Service Pack 2 warn you about blocked files and downloads.
 
Normally, the Internet Explorer 6 information bar appears whenever it blocks a file or download. This informs you of the blocked file, plus it allows you to unblock the particular file or download. If you do not want this information to be displayed:

1. From Internet Explorer 6, click "Tools".

2. Select "Options".

3. When the multi-tabbed "Internet Options" dialog box appears, select the "Security" tab.

4. Click on the "Internet" zone, or other zone as appropriate if you have set them up for certain sites.

5. Click "Custom Level".

6. Under "Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls" select "Disable".

7. Under "Automatic prompting for file downloads" select "Disable".

8. Click "OK" on the two dialog boxes to close.


 
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