Q: Can you explain the use of the hidden Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) Local Computer security zone? Are any security risks linked to its use, and if so, how can I mitigate those risks?

The IE Local Computer security zone, also known as the My Computer zone, includes all data that's stored on the local computer and that can be accessed from IE. This zone doesn't include locally cached temporary Internet files. By default the Local Computer zone doesn't appear on the Security tab of the Internet Options dialog box. If you want to modify the Local Computer zone properties you must edit the system registry.

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