Simplifying Online Purchases with Microsoft Wallet

A new feature in Internet Explorer 4.0 makes it possible to conduct safe transactions over the Internet without having to continually reenter your credit card and address information. The Microsoft Wallet enables you to store address and credit card information in encrypted form on your hard disk. When you encounter a web site that enables payments from the Microsoft Wallet, select a credit card and address from the lists you created earlier and then complete the transaction.

You can add multiple addresses and credit card entries to the Address Selector and Payment Selector lists. By entering separate home and work addresses, for example, as in Figure 20.19, you're free to order products and ...

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