How to Get Rid of Cookies on My Computer

Cookies are small pieces of information that are stored on your computer. Cookies retain personal information such as passwords, usernames and information that you would use to fill out a form. Cookies can also be used to track the information on your computer. This collecting of information about you can be good or bad, depending on how you look at it. If you'd prefer not to risk the intrusion into your private computer life, you can get rid of cookies.

Instructions

1. Click "Start" on your computer. Then click "Run." A box will pop up.

2. Type "inetcpl.cpl" in the box and click OK. An "Internet Properties" box will pop up.

3. Click "Delete" under the "Browsing History" tab. The "Delete Browsing History" box will open.

4. Click "Delete all." This will delete your computer's temporary internet files, cookies, history, form data, and passwords. A window will pop up asking you if you are sure. Click "Yes."

References

• Microsoft Support: How to delete cookie files in Internet Explorer