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How to configure IE9 tracking protection

Internet Explorer 9 has a customizable list for blocking those ads that follow you around the Internet like a paparazzi stalker. Stop them cold by learning how to use IE9's tracking protection.

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Ads that track your online behavior using cookies aren't the worst problem on the Internet, but they are one of the more annoying ones. Internet Explorer 9 offers a tracking ad blocker similar to Firefox's AdBlock Plus add-on, except this one's built in.

In this video, we show you how to enable the list, how to tweak it to your liking, and how to download extra lists to customize it even further.