What are cookies? And, how do I change the cookies settings?



A cookie is a small amount of data  stored on your hard disk by a Web Site.  A cookie is used to store a preference that you specify, such as a custom page, or allow you to return to a site later and pick up where you left off - such as when using a Web-based message board. Some sites also use cookies to store information as you move around on the site from page to page.

To change the cookies settings in Internet Explorer 6.x on a PC:

  1. Open Internet Explorer
  2. Select the TOOLS menu and then click INTERNET OPTIONS
  3. Select the PRIVACY Tab
  4. Move the slider up or down depending upon the desired level of security you would like
  5. You may also click the ADVANCED button and select how cookies are handled from the presented options

To change the cookies settings in Internet Explorer 5.x on a PC:

  1. Open Internet Explorer
  2. Select the TOOLS menu and then click INTERNET OPTIONS
  3. Select the Security Tab then click the button labeled CUSTOM LEVEL
  4. Scroll down to COOKIES and select the desired level of security from the presented options

To change the cookies settings in Internet Explorer 4.x on a PC:

  1. Open Internet Explorer
  2. Select the VIEW menu and then click INTERNET OPTIONS
  3. Select the ADVANCED Tab
  4. Scroll down to SECURITY and then COOKIES
  5. Select the desired level of security from the presented options

To change the cookies settings in Netscape 4.x on a PC:

  1. Open Netscape
  2. Select the EDIT menu and then click PREFERENCES
  3. Scroll down to ADVANCED
  4. Select the desired level of cookie acceptance from the COOKIES options

To change the cookies settings in Internet Explorer 5.x on a MAC:

  1. Open INTERNET EXPLORER
  2. Click EDIT and select the PREFERENCES option
  3. Under the RECEIVING FILES option, select COOKIES
  4. Next to "When receiving cookies:" select the desired level of cookie acceptance
  5. Click OK to finish

To change the cookies settings in Netscape 4.x on a MAC:

  1. Open Netscape
  2. Select the EDIT menu and then click PREFERENCES
  3. Scroll down to ADVANCED
  4. Select the desired level of cookie acceptance from the COOKIES options

 

 

 

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