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What can I do to   manage cookies stored   on my computer?

What can I do to stop   cookies being installed   on my browser?

I like to control which   cookies are being set on   my browser, but the   alerts are rather   annoying - is there   anyway that I can stop   them?

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What can I do to stop cookies being installed on my browser?

If you are using Firefox 2.0+ / 3.0+ to disable cookies:

  • Go to 'Tools' in the menu bar
  • Click on 'Options'
  • Click on 'Privacy Tab'
  • Disable the box that says 'Accept Cookies From sites'

To clear existing cookies:

  • Go to 'Tools' in the menu bar
  • Click on 'Options'
  • Click on 'Privacy Tab'
  • Click on "Clear Now"
  • Select "Cookies"
  • Click on "Clear Private Data Now"

This procedure will stop sites from installing cookies on your firefox browser.

Stop cookies being installed on other browsers

Netscape Navigator 3.0
Internet Explorer 3.0
Netscape 4.0+
Internet Explorer 4.0
Internet Explorer 5.0+
Netscape 6.0+
Firefox 2.0+ / 3.0+
Internet Explorer (IE) 7.0+