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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?

What is an Opt-Out   cookie?



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

If you are using Internet Explorer (IE) 7.0+:

  • Go to 'Tools' in the menu bar
  • Click on 'Options'
  • Click on 'Privacy' Tab on top
  • Click on 'Advanced" button
  • Select "Prompt" for both "First party cookies" and "Third Party Cookies"

To delete existing cookies:

  • Go to 'Tools' in the menu bar
  • Click on 'Options'
  • Click on 'General' Tab on top
  • In "Browsing History" section, click on "Delete"
  • Click on "Delete Cookies"

Your Internet Explorer 7.0 should now be cookie free!

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+