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Anonymous asked in Computers & InternetInternetOther - Internet · 10 years ago

Is Firefox better/safer than Internet Explorer?

I've been using IE for as long as I can remember, and I despise Google chrome, but I've heard that Firefox is far superior, and that it stops viruses quickly.

I've had a few problems regarding IE: Re directions to adult sites, viruses, becoming unresponsive if I open more than three tabs, etc.

However, the pros are it's quite a pretty browser to look at (at least, I think it is. It's... neat? Looks clean?) and I know how to use it.

Also, if Firefox is better, where would I download it SAFELY from. I'm always scared of downloading files from the internet in case it's got a virus inside of it!

So, is Firefox better than Internet Explorer?

[Extra info: I'm running Windows XP on a HP Laptop, if that helps in any way.]

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    10 years ago
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    No matter what web browser you use, Windows XP is old. Windows XP computers are five times more likely to get a virus or other malware. (See sources.)

    Any web browser is better than Internet Explorer. You should try them all out. Since Chrome isn't your thing, there's also Opera, Firefox, and Safari to choose from. As long as you download them from their office sites you won't have to worry about any malware tagging along for the download. (See sources for safe links.)

    Source(s): http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-7s-infection-ra... http://www.opera.com/ http://www.apple.com/safari/ http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/
  • Luis
    10 years ago

    go to google and type mozilla firefox download

    also firefox doesn't stop viruses... your anti-virus software does, try avg... but the best anti-virus is yourself by being smart and know when to avoid clicking on suspicious links...

    btw... I don't have issues using Chrome :)

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    firefox is better hands down. the big E is almost extinct. I hear google chrome is a step up from there... where are we stepping? fasting internet, better features, less problems, less break down/ freezing

  • ?
    10 years ago

    Today i think there is not much in it, as they are both good secure browsers, i prefer Firefox as i just think its faster and more robust

    Source(s): http://www.computer-adviser.com/fastest-internet-b...
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  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Both are good but i choose only firfox because it is very useful by it's firefox addons .They are easy to operate .

    Source(s): http://www.warrencreative.com/
  • FIRSTNAME
    10 years ago

    Firefox is far, far superior to IE

    Source(s): Why are you still using Internet Explorer?
  • Drex T'var
    Lv 4
    10 years ago

    Yes, better & faster.

    ~

    Safest site is the original site. Where it was designed and built.

    http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/

  • smarterer then u
    10 years ago

    firefox is the bestest browser, but googlechrome is the safest

  • ?
    10 years ago

    yes it is, but google chrome is better than both

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