How Do I Disable Cookies on My Computer?
Disabling cookies on a computer is an easy process. Depending on the web browser you use, the steps may vary slightly. It is good practice to delete cookies for privacy matters, but note that disabling cookies completely might cause some web pages not to work properly. Most web browsers allow you to change cookie settings, including making exceptions for secure sites or automatically deleting all cookies when your web browser closes.
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Instructions
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Internet Explorer
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Launch Internet Explorer and click on the "Tools" menu.
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Select "Internet Options" from the drop-down menu. A window will open up displaying the following tabs: "General," "Security" and "Privacy."
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Click on the "Privacy" tab and choose "Block All Cookies"
Firefox
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Launch Firefox and go to "Preferences" under the main Firefox menu.
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Select the "Privacy" tab and disable the check boxes corresponding to "Accept cookies from sites" and "Accept third-party cookies."
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Click on the "Exceptions" button to allow certain websites, if necessary.
Safari
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Launch Safari and go to "Preferences," located under the Safari menu. A window will open up displaying various tabs, including "General," "Appearance" and "Security."
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Select the "Security" tab.
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Under the "Accept Cookies" section, click on the radio button that corresponds to "Never."
Netscape
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Launch Netscape and go to "Preferences" from the "Edit" drop-down menu.
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Click on the "Advanced" section.
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Locate the "Cookies" section and select the "Disable Cookies'' option. Confirm the action by pressing the "OK" button.
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