Internet Explorer Security Protects You from Opera

I was recently presented with the opportunity to download an evaluation copy of the new Enterprise edition of Windows 7. Of course after installing it, I had to re-download and reinstall my applications.

When it came time to download browsers, like everyone else that uses Windows, I had to use Internet Explorer to navigate to the appropriate website. Upon attempting to download Opera I was greeted with the following screen:
(as always, click the image for the full-resolution version)

Downloading Opera with IE

I know that it’s completely innocent, but one can’t help but be amused, particularly in light of the years-long drama surrounding Microsoft’s inclusion of IE with its Windows operating systems.

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