How to Search for Cookies on Your Computer

Cookies, when they involve computers, are not the savory, sugary snack mother used to make. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer for server identification when you visit a particular site. They simply hold data about your computer and browsing session so that when the computer navigates back to the site, the page can load faster. They are not executable and, for the most part, do not contain malware or viruses. Finding cookies on your system is very easy.

Instructions

Finding Cookies in Windows Vista

1. Click Start.

2. Click Ccomputer.

3. On the menu bar, click Tools > Folder Options.

4. Click View tab, and choose "Show hidden files and folders." Choose Apply or OK.

5. Double click Local Disk (C:).

6. Choose Users.

7. Open the folder that corresponds with your user name.

8. Open Appdata > Roaming > Microsoft > Windows.

9. The cookies are located within the Cookies folder and Low folder within.

Finding Cookies in Windows XP

1. Click Start.

2. Click My Computer.

3. Choose C: Drive.

4. Open Windows > Temp > Cookies.

Finding Cookies in Mac OS X

1. Open Finder.

2. Open Library folder.

3. Open Cookies folder.

Tips & Warnings

• For easier navigation in Windows Vista: Click Start. In the search field enter c:\users\[your user name]\appdata\roaming\microsoft\windows\cookies.

References

• Find Cookies Folder in Vista