The problem I see with protected mode is that it is so dumb that it becomes
self-defeating. Sure, I want to be warned if a site I am browsing tries to
slip something onto my machine. On the other hand, if I click on a download
link and then have to see a warning message and then click several boxes to
proceed, it gets frustrating and I want to turn off the protection. Would it
be that hard to smarten up IE to know the difference between programs that
are trying to snerak up on me and the files I have asked for?
Bill Silvert
"Victek" <victek@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Here's a good explanation of the benefits of protected mode.
>
> "In Protected Mode, Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista cannot modify
> user or system files and settings without user consent. Protected Mode
> requires the user to confirm any activity that tries to put something on
> your machine or start another program. By ensuring the user consents to
> these kinds of actions, the likelihood of automated and/or unwanted
> software installation is reduced. This feature also makes you aware of
> what a website is trying to do, giving you a chance to stop it and take
> time to double check the trustworthiness of the website. "