What is 128-bit encryption?

128–bit encryption is the highest level of protection Microsoft can offer for all your Internet communications, such as credit card and other financial transactions. Note: High encryption is included in the latest version of the Internet Explorer browser. If you are running an earlier version of Internet Explorer without 128–bit encryption, you can download the latest version of Internet Explorer from the Internet Explorer downloads page. Internet Explorer 5.5 includes 128–bit encryption. If you already have Internet Explorer 5.5 installed, you do not need to upgrade your browser with the Internet Explorer High Encryption Pack. If you are running Windows 2000, installing Internet Explorer 5.5 will not change the current level of encryption on your computer; you will need to install the Windows 2000 High Encryption Pack. You may visit the below given Microsoft web link to download the Windows 2000 High Encryption Pack:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/recommended/encryption/default.mspx