Always state your full Windows version (e.g., Vista SP1) when posting to
this newsgroup, please.
I doubt that's your problem. See http://www.opm.gov/e-QIP/faq.asp#q1
What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall
(if any)?
Tip: See if disabling your third-party firewall AND THEN enabling the
Windows Firewall addresses the issue.

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> I need to download (if one exists) a High Encryption Pack for Internet
> Explorer 7. Here is my current configuration.
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> Thanks