The easiest way to avoid having to worry about problems with Internet Explorer is not to use it.
I would definitely recommend Firefox. Firefox is a browser similar to Internet Explorer, in lots of people's view is less prone to problems caused by either Trojans/Viruses etc or from problems caused by configuration.
You can download Firefox from http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
It is easy to install (and uninstall if you don't like it.)
Paul
July 2006