How can I stop access into restricted websites on my system ?

General Disclaimer - Happy Online would like to remind all visitors that they are responsible for their own computer settings - some suggestions may not work on some computers and may result in errors - you should only make changes to your computer if you are comfortable with any consequences that may arise.

Internet Explorer has a built in function to control the content viewable on the Internet - however you will have to judge for yourself how succesful the restrictions that can be applied are.

In Internet Explorer 6 you can access the area where you can set the level of content by selecting the tools drop down menu from the top of the browser window followed by Internet Options. If you then select the Content Tab at the top of the Internet Options window you should see an area headed up Content Advisor which includes an Enable Button.

If you select the Enable Button you will be presented with a further window where you can set various content filters.

You can control content by setting ratings for the different types of content that you may like to control (Note that these ratings are based on known websites or websites that make themselves known to have content of a sensitive nature.)

You also have the option of creating lists of Websites you approve or disapprove.

Some of the more advanced options under the Content Advisor section enable you to find and use other organisations that Rate Websites.

When you OK or Apply these changes you are normally asked to enter a password which you will need to remember should you wish to make changes to the level of access at a later stage.

As well as the controls built in to Internet Explorer there are some software packages that are designed to keep people Safe Online - a brief description of some of the more well known software programs of this nature can be found under the Safe Online section of Happy Online.

Happy Online 14th July 2003

Ask you own question

This Service has been removed.