I have been using the internet for last four years and everything worked fine. However, until four months ago, I could not defend from all sorts of viruses. I reinstalled Windows several times but it did not help me for a long. After a day or two on the Internet, I have the same problems again. I decided to try Firefox and I discover that I can't find QT plugin for Ffx. Are there any better browsers than Explorer?
Of course, there are other browsers beside the Internet Explorer. Some of the most popular are Ffx and Opera. Many users also claims that they are so much better and safer then the Internet Explorer. I disagree with them as you could prove by yourself. I think they have the same week spots as Explorer. I am also on the Internet almost 6 hours per day, every day, I am using Internet Explorer and I do not have any problems. By my experience, you need some anti-spyware software like SpyBot, which is completely free. Second thing you need is some good anti-virus software which is also free. I personally use AVG and I am completely satisfied. If you have XP as your OS, you also have to check do you have SP 2 installed. If don't then download and install it. All those things will not slow your machine much but will give you enough protection.