Dramatically improve security and protect against spyware/viruses

Open Microsoft Internet Explorer
…. Tools > Internet Options
…. …. Privacy tab
…. …. …. Advanced button (not the Advanced tab)
…. …. …. …. Enable “Override automatic cookie handling”
…. …. …. …. Under “First-party Cookies” choose Accept.
…. …. …. …. Under “Third-party Cookies” choose Block.
…. …. …. …. Enable “Always allow session cookies”
…. …. Advanced tab
…. …. …. Scroll down to “Enable third-party browser extensions” and turn this off (screenshot below).  This will turn off all of your Google toolbars and special options at the top of MS Internet Explorer.  But trust me, you are much better off with all of these features turned off!