Should I update my browser?

For better web viewing it is a good idea to update your browser if you are using a browser version 4.0 and below. The current browser release is version 6.0 for Internet Explorer and version 7.2  for Netscape Navigator.

How do I update my browser?

Just go to the links below for your preferred browser. When you install it if you choose a standard installation this will have most of the common settings and plugins that you will require.

• Internet Explorer
• Netscape Navigator

How do I enable cookies?

In Netscape – Edit>Preferences>Privacy and Security>Cookies>Enable All Cookies

In Internet Explorer – Tools>Internet Options>Privacy>Advanced>Override/Accept

How do I enable JavaScript?

In Netscape – Edit>Preferences>Advanced>Scripts and Plugins>Enable for Navigator

In Internet Explorer – Tools>Internet Options>Security>Internet>Custom Level>Active Scripting>Enable

What security setting is best to use and how do I configure it?

The medium security setting for both browsers is usually a good choice.

In Netscape – Edit>Preferences>Privacy and Security>Cookies>Privacy Settings>View

In Internet Explorer – Tools>Internet Options>Privacy

How do I enable Java in my browser?

In Netscape – Edit>Preferences>Advanced>Enable Java

In Internet Explorer – Tools>Internet Options>Advanced>Java

How do I know what browser settings the website I am visiting requires?

Most sites will state this information in addition to what browser version the site was optimized for.

What browser version am I using?

In Netscape – Help>About Netscape

In Internet Explorer – Help>About Internet Explorer

What browser should I use?

This is completely a user preference they both have strengths and weaknesses. Some sites will not function well in a Netscape browser or in Internet Explorer.

How do I clear my Cache (Netscape Navigator) or Temporary Internet Files (Internet Explorer)?

In Netscape – Edit>Preferences>Advanced>Cache>Clear Cache

In Internet Explorer – Tools>Internet Options>Temporary Internet Files>Delete Files

Should I use Auto Complete or Password Manager?

This is completely a user preference. Sometimes this browser feature conflicts with certain sites functionality.

How do I clear my Auto Complete or Password Manager?

In Netscape – Tools>Password Manager>Manage Stored Passwords>Remove/Remove All

In Internet Explorer – Tools>Internet Options>Content>Personal Information>Auto Complete>Clear Forms/Passwords

What are the current and legacy browser versions?

Netscape – Current 7.2 / Legacy 4.0,3.0,2.0,1.0

Internet Explorer – Current 6.0 / Legacy 4.0,3.0,2.0,1.0

How do I know if a website is secure?

In Netscape and Internet Explorer you should see a lock icon in the bottom right corner of the browser window. If you double click on this it will bring up a window that will confirm the sites security. If you do not see this lock that means that the website is not secure