The settings for security zones in Internet Explorer have been modified in the service pack 2 update of Windows XP. These settings can be reached from Internet Explorer by opening the "Tools" menu and choosing "Internet Options- Security". (View a tutorial). A comparison of the default security settings for the three common zones is shown in the figures below. A table showing the default settings and how they have been changed is also available. Machines with the .NET framework have some additional settings. The differences in settings introduced in Windows XP SP2 and by the .NET framework are indicated in these figures.

Comparison of the settings for different Internet Explorer 6 security zones in Windows XP SP2

Settings for Internet Zone	Settings for Trusted Zone	Settings for Restricted Zone