Re: Update CIPHER to 128bit on Win2000

From: Chris Gilbert (Chris.Gilbert@Consignia.com)
Date: 12/30/02 

From: "Chris Gilbert" <Chris.Gilbert@Consignia.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 15:32:02 -0000

Lew Neuman wrote

> I need to update my Cipher to 128-bit but can't seem to
> find the correct version of Internet Explorer that will do
> it on WIN2000. Versions 5.X seem to NOT have an impact on
> the WIN2000 cipher according to their technical
> descriptions and Ver 6 doesn't mention anything....I would
> appreciate any experiences or advice.

If you click on help->about... on the tool bar in IE you will see
a link that invites you to upgrade the cipher strength to 128-bit
if you have not already got it enabled. The link will take you to
the Microsoft website from which you can download the appropriate
patch.

Chris

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