Vista - Alternative browser?

**RedDawn** · 12-13-2008

Hi Guys,

Concerning the Internet Explorer - New Zero-Day exploit in-the-wild, besides applying the workarounds advised, I've also seen it recommended to maybe use an alternative browser until this has been fixed.

I've only ever used IE7 and would like some advise please on which other browser I could use on Vista that would be the most secure.

I've been looking at Opera, Firefox and maybe K-melon or Google Chrome, but from a security point of view, don't know which to choose.

Any help is very much appreciated, thanks.

**smarteyeball** · 12-13-2008

Firefox has great add-on support, especially noscript, which is useful for blocking unwanted sites that are automatically connected to when visiting the main site. (ie Advertising sites, dodgy sites)

You can also add themes that will make it look IE.

Opera and chrome are also good browsers, but lack add-on support. I haven't used either for a while so I can't vouch for their current security status.

Many people have different preferences regarding browesers, so the best thing would be to try a few. However my vote goes to Firefox 3.

**sassofalco** · 12-13-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by RedDawn

Hi Guys,

Concerning the Internet Explorer - New Zero-Day exploit in-the-wild, besides applying the workarounds advised, I've also seen it recommended to maybe use an alternative browser until this has been fixed.

I've only ever used IE7 and would like some advise please on which other browser I could use on Vista that would be the most secure.

I've been looking at Opera, Firefox and maybe K-melon or Google Chrome, but from a security point of view, don't know which to choose.

Any help is very much appreciated, thanks.

G'Day RedDawn,

After a recommendation from Norm Cameron, I have just finished downloading Firefox 3 [UK English], and sure some things do look a little different, but I have still retained my Windows Live Homepage. Overall, a simple and quick download.

Don't know if it's the 'newness', but it seems to load webpages quicker.

cheers,

sassofalco.

Sunday 14Dec08 0802am Queensland; 'No-Script' Add-on installed.

**RedDawn** · 12-13-2008

Thanks Guys you've both been very helpful. I was borderline between Opera and Firefox, I'm going to download Firefox now.

All the best, RD.

**smarteyeball** · 12-13-2008

Your welcome

Also, try the add-ons Adblock plus and FlashBlock. Virtually add free browsing

**echrada** · 12-13-2008

Chrome is my browser of choice.

**smarteyeball** · 12-13-2008

I like Chrome too, it's quick and it's fast, but the lack of add ons are unfortunately a deal breaker for me. (I like my add ons

)

**RichFrogg** · 12-13-2008

I vote for FF3 too. The only drawback is staying up all night discovering all the add-ons. Speaking of which, make sure you get the add-on that backs them all up. I don't remember the name of it though.

**RedDawn** · 12-14-2008

Just an update Guys,

Having a great time playing around with Firefox, just sorry I never tried it earlier, I might never go back to IE7

.

So far I've installed:
Adblock Plus
No Script
Flashblock
McAfee SiteAdvisor
Finjan SecureBrowsing

Thank again for your help, RD.

**swarfega** · 12-14-2008

Another vote for Firefox here, I just love its addons.

12-13-2008	#1 (permalink)
RedDawn Vista Home Premium SP1 32bit 42 posts	Alternative browser? Hi Guys, Concerning the Internet Explorer - New Zero-Day exploit in-the-wild, besides applying the workarounds advised, I've also seen it recommended to maybe use an alternative browser until this has been fixed. I've only ever used IE7 and would like some advise please on which other browser I could use on Vista that would be the most secure. I've been looking at Opera, Firefox and maybe K-melon or Google Chrome, but from a security point of view, don't know which to choose. Any help is very much appreciated, thanks. Last edited by RedDawn; 12-13-2008 at 06:04 AM..
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12-13-2008	#2 (permalink)
smarteyeball Vista Ultimate SP2 x64 : Seven Ultimate x64 1,691 posts	Re: Alternative browser? Firefox has great add-on support, especially noscript, which is useful for blocking unwanted sites that are automatically connected to when visiting the main site. (ie Advertising sites, dodgy sites) You can also add themes that will make it look IE. Opera and chrome are also good browsers, but lack add-on support. I haven't used either for a while so I can't vouch for their current security status. Many people have different preferences regarding browesers, so the best thing would be to try a few. However my vote goes to Firefox 3.
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12-13-2008	#3 (permalink)
sassofalco Vista Home Premium 32bit [x86] - SP2 833 posts	Re: Alternative browser? Quote: Originally Posted by RedDawn Hi Guys, Concerning the Internet Explorer - New Zero-Day exploit in-the-wild, besides applying the workarounds advised, I've also seen it recommended to maybe use an alternative browser until this has been fixed. I've only ever used IE7 and would like some advise please on which other browser I could use on Vista that would be the most secure. I've been looking at Opera, Firefox and maybe K-melon or Google Chrome, but from a security point of view, don't know which to choose. Any help is very much appreciated, thanks. G'Day RedDawn, After a recommendation from Norm Cameron, I have just finished downloading Firefox 3 [UK English], and sure some things do look a little different, but I have still retained my Windows Live Homepage. Overall, a simple and quick download. Don't know if it's the 'newness', but it seems to load webpages quicker. cheers, sassofalco. Sunday 14Dec08 0802am Queensland; 'No-Script' Add-on installed. Last edited by sassofalco; 12-13-2008 at 05:03 PM.. Reason: Added Add-on detail
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12-13-2008	#4 (permalink)
RedDawn Vista Home Premium SP1 32bit 42 posts	Re: Alternative browser? Thanks Guys you've both been very helpful. I was borderline between Opera and Firefox, I'm going to download Firefox now. All the best, RD.
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12-13-2008	#5 (permalink)
smarteyeball Vista Ultimate SP2 x64 : Seven Ultimate x64 1,691 posts	Re: Alternative browser? Your welcome Also, try the add-ons Adblock plus and FlashBlock. Virtually add free browsing
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12-13-2008	#6 (permalink)
echrada Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Ultimate x64 SP2 Windows 7 7127 x64 869 posts	Re: Alternative browser? Chrome is my browser of choice.
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12-13-2008	#7 (permalink)
smarteyeball Vista Ultimate SP2 x64 : Seven Ultimate x64 1,691 posts	Re: Alternative browser? I like Chrome too, it's quick and it's fast, but the lack of add ons are unfortunately a deal breaker for me. (I like my add ons )
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12-13-2008	#8 (permalink)
RichFrogg Vista Home Premium x64 69 posts	Re: Alternative browser? I vote for FF3 too. The only drawback is staying up all night discovering all the add-ons. Speaking of which, make sure you get the add-on that backs them all up. I don't remember the name of it though.
My System Specs

12-14-2008	#9 (permalink)
RedDawn Vista Home Premium SP1 32bit 42 posts	Re: Alternative browser? Just an update Guys, Having a great time playing around with Firefox, just sorry I never tried it earlier, I might never go back to IE7 . So far I've installed: Adblock Plus No Script Flashblock McAfee SiteAdvisor Finjan SecureBrowsing Thank again for your help, RD.
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12-14-2008	#10 (permalink)
swarfega Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 403 posts	Re: Alternative browser? Another vote for Firefox here, I just love its addons.
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