I have been using the internet for last two years and everything worked fine. However, since few months ago, I could not defend from viruses, especially Trojans. I even reinstalled my Windows XP few times but it did not help me for a long. After a day or two on the Internet and I have the same problems. I remember that I read about Safari Internet browser. How good is Safari? I've heard some rumors of security issues w/Safari for Windows.
There are other browsers beside the Internet explorer. Safari for windows is definitely one of the popular web browsers. Opera and Firefox are even more popular. Safari is the best browser among the Mac crowd. However, Safari as most of the other popular browsers has compatibility and security problems. That is why you may experience problem in using any of those browsers. Personally, I do not think that your problems are related to using Explorer. I am also spending much time on the Internet, I am using Explorer, and I do not have any problems. That my opinion is right shows that first place as the most popular internet browser goes to Internet explorer. You just need some reliable anti-spyware software like SpyBot, which is efficient and free. You also need some good anti-virus software, which is efficient and free. I personally use AVG and I am completely satisfied. Those things will not slow your machine much and will give you enough protection.