How to Remove Tracking Cookies From Windows Vista

Internet tracking cookies are text files loaded onto a computer by websites that can store things like user names and passwords and other website preferences. Cookies may also be used to target advertisements. If you do not want cookies to remain on your computer, you can clear cookies loaded in your browser. Internet Explorer is the default browser for Vista-based computers, but if you use a different browser, you will have to clear cookies in that browser.

Instructions

Deleting Cookies in IE (7.0)

1. Open Internet Explorer.

2. Click "Tools," and then click "Delete Browsing History."

3. Under "Cookies," click "Delete Cookies."

4. Click "Yes" when a pop-up appears to confirm deleting the cookies.

Deleting Cookies with the CCleaner Tool

1. Download CCleaner from http://www.ccleaner.com/, and install the program. CCleaner is a freeware tool that can be used to quickly delete cookies from any browser.

2. Open the CCleaner application.

3. Uncheck all boxes except for "Cookies" under any web browsers you use. (Make sure the cookies boxes are checked.) Internet Explorer will be listed first; your other browsers will be listed under the "Applications" tab.

4. Click "Run Cleaner."

Tips & Warnings

• After you delete cookies, new cookies will appear as you use the Internet.

• Certain websites require cookies to be enabled to work properly.

• Each version of Internet Explorer will have slightly different menus; check Microsoft's support website if you have difficulty.

References

• Deleting Cookies in Internet Explorer
• Info on Cookies

Resources

• CCleaner Tool