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What are cookies, and how do I enable or disable them?
A cookie is a small amount of data that a Web site stores on your hard disk. The purpose of a cookie is to store a preference that you specify, such as custom page, or to 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 from page to page on a site. Depending on your browser type, you may be alerted when a site is about to set a cookie on your hard drive. If notified of the cookie installation you may accept or reject the cookie.
To enable/disable the cookies or the alerts in Internet Explorer 6.x on a PC:
- Open Internet Explorer
- Select the Tools menu and then click Internet Options
- Select the Privacy Tab
- Move the slider up or down depending upon the desired level of security you would like
- You may also click the Advanced button and select how cookies are handled from the presented options
To enable/disable the cookies or the alerts in Internet Explorer 5.x on a PC:
- Open Internet Explorer
- Select the Tools menu and then click Internet Options
- Select the Security Tab then click the button labeled Custome Level
- Scroll down to Cookies and select the desired level of security from the presented options
To enable/disable the cookies or the alerts in Internet Explorer 4.x on a PC:
- Open Internet Explorer
- Select the View menu and then click Internet Options
- Select the Advanced Tab
- Scroll down to Security and then Cookies
- Select the desired level of security from the presented options
To enable/disable the cookies or the alerts in Netscape 4.x on a PC:
- Open Netscape
- Select the Edit menu and then click Preferences
- Scroll down to Advanced
- Select the desired level of cookie acceptance from the Cookies options
To enable/disable the cookies or the alerts in Internet Explorer 5.x on a MAC:
- Open Internet Explorer
- Click Edit and select the Preferences option
- Under the Receiving Files option, select Cookies
- Next to When receiving cookies: select the desired level of cookie acceptance
Click OK to finish
To enable/disable the cookies or the alerts in Netscape 4.x on a MAC:
- Open Netscape
- Select the Edit menu and then click Preferences
- Scroll down to Advanced
- Select the desired level of cookie acceptance from the Cookies options
The following site provides more information* about cookies: http://support.microsoft.com/servicedesks/webcasts/wc022001/wcblurb022001.asp
*Adeptra does not provide support or endorse most third party applications. If you have questions, concerns or problems with a third party software application, you will need to contact the software manufacturer. In no event shall Adeptra, its agents or officers be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages to computer Hardware or Software) arising out of the use of or inability to use the Software mentioned above.
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