3 very important lessons on PC security software

[Stoney]

Setting my browser up to prompt on every single Active X control has equaled zero viruses, malware, spyware, etc. since last fall when I adjusted my settings.  It can be a pain in the butt sometimes, but highly effective.  I don't even have anti-virus installed anymore. 

[MrRiplEy[H]]

Setting my browser up to prompt on every single Active X control has equaled zero viruses, malware, spyware, etc. since last fall when I adjusted my settings.  It can be a pain in the butt sometimes, but highly effective.  I don't even have anti-virus installed anymore. 

Or you could just use a better browser with no activex.

[Skuzzy]

Or you could just use a better browser with no activex.

The browser is only part of it.  Any application connecting to the Internet is affected by the "Internet Options" settings.  There are many applications that make use of ActiveX controls.

If you leave it at the default settings, it just means another application can thwart the stability of your computer.