Building on the broad success of Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 7 focuses on three key areas:

1. Dynamic Security Protection:Internet Explorer 7 takes security to a new level with new functionality that thwarts malicious software, as well as protect users against data theft from fraudulent Web sites. Additionally, Internet Explorer 7 gives users full control over adding functionality to their browsing experiences, allowing for safe and easy add-on functionality while avoiding inadvertent downloads of unwanted software.
2. Everyday Tasks Made Easier and Faster:Internet Explorer 7 has enhanced capabilities, making it even more productive for today's savvy Internet users. Internet Explorer 7 focuses on making searching, browsing multiple sites, and printing easier and faster. The toolbar search box contains MSN Search; you can modify the search bar to include AOL search, Ask Jeeves, and Yahoo Search.
3. Improved Platform for Web Development and Manageability:Enhancements to the Internet Explorer 7 display engine allow Web developers to more easily create attractive and functional Web sites, while maintaining the ability to browse existing Web content. The new Really Simple Syndication (RSS) platform support allows other applications to integrate with the browsing experience. Also, it is now easier for network administrators to centrally deploy and manage Internet Explorer for large numbers of users.

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