The Internet provides unprecedented access to a wide variety of information. Some of this information, however, may not be suitable for everyone. For example, you might want to prevent your children from seeing information with violent or sexual content.
You can control the Internet content that can be viewed from your computer. When you use ratings, Microsoft Internet Explorer only displays rated content that meets your criteria.
When you use ratings, you can:
By default, Internet Explorer uses the ratings service provided by the Recreational Software Advisory Council (RSAC). You can download other ratings services and use them instead of or in addition to RSAC.
Adjusting the type of content others can see
Allowing others to see restricted or unrated content
Using a different ratings bureau
Adjust the type of content others can see
If you created a password for your ratings settings, the Enter Password dialog box appears. Type your password, and then click OK.
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When you enable ratings, Internet access times may be slower. |
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To control access to ratings settings by using a password, if you have not already done so, click Change Password, and then enter a password. You will need this password each time you change your ratings settings. |
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Allowing others to see restricted or unrated content
Using a different ratings bureau
Allow others to see restricted or unrated content
If you created a password for your ratings settings, the Enter Password dialog box appears. Type your password, and then click OK.
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Not all Internet content is rated. If you allow others to view unrated sites on your computer, some of these sites might contain inappropriate material. |
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To control access to ratings settings by using a password, if you have not already done so, click Change Password, and then enter a password. You will need this password each time you change your ratings settings. |
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Adjusting the type of content others can see
Using a different ratings bureau
Use a different ratings bureau
If you created a password for your ratings settings, the Enter Password dialog box appears. Type your password, and then click OK.
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To control access to ratings settings by using a password, if you have not already done so, click Change Password, and then enter a password. You will need this password each time you change your ratings settings. |
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Allowing others to see restricted or unrated content
Adjusting the type of content others can see
If you created a password for your ratings settings, the Enter Password dialog box appears. Type your password, and then click OK.
Adjusting the type of content others can see
Allowing others to see restricted or unrated content
Using a different ratings bureau