If you are still using Internet Explorer of any version, I highly recommend that you download, install and give FireFox a try. I have been using this browser for well over a year with no problems. Spyware? Adware? Pop-Ups? Changing of your home page? Security problems? Not an issue with FireFox. It is very light weight and efficient at what it does. Plus, I love navigating with tabs.
Go get FireFox now. You have nothing to lose.