Select Internet Options from the Tools menu.
On the General tab, click the Settings button in the "Browsing history" group box.
The Temporary Internet Files and History Settings dialog box will display.
The "Check for newer versions of stored pages" value should be set to "Every time I visit the webpage". Click OK.
On the Security tab, click the Custom level button.
The Security Settings - Internet Zone dialog box will display. Scroll down to the "Scripting" section.
The "Active scripting" setting should be set to "Enable." Click OK
On the Privacy tab, the default setting of "Medium" is acceptable. Users may also select "Medium High."
Users must also accept cookies from NIH. On the Privacy tab, click the Sites button. The Per Site Privacy Actions dialog box will display.
Enter "nih.gov" in the Address of website input box and click Allow. Repeat the previous steps and enter "docline.gov". Click OK.
If you use a Pop-up Blocker, you must allow pop-ups from DOCLINE. On the Privacy tab, select the Settings button and the Pop-up Blocker Settings dialog box will display.
To allow pop-ups from NIH, enter the site "nih.gov" in the Address of website to allow area and click Add. Repeat the previous steps and enter "docline.gov". Click Close.
Depending upon your browser settings, libraries may see warning messages when accessing PubMed or LocatorPlus from within DOCLINE's secure environment. Libraries that do not want to be warned when leaving the secure DOCLINE environment should select the Advanced tab. Scroll down and deselect "Warn if changing between secure and not secure mode".
On the Security tab, click the Custom Level button. The Security Settings dialog box will display. Scroll down to the "Miscellaneous" section.
The "Display mixed content" setting should be set to "Enable."
Note: If you have made any changes to your settings, please clear your browser's cache, and close all Internet Explorer windows, then launch Internet Explorer to begin using new settings. See the FAQ Clearing the Cache on Your Web Browser.
Last reviewed: 19 November 2007
Last updated: 19 November 2007
First published: 15 December 2006
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