How to Clear Cookies From a Dell Computer
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your hard drive when you visit the site. It is unique to your computer and acts as an identification card. Cookies let a website know that you've visited before and helps save time by remembering certain information. You can clear the cookies of your Dell computer by editing the history of your chosen Web browser.
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Instructions
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Internet Explorer 8
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Click "Start" in Windows Vista. Type "inetcpl.cpl" into the Search field. Press "Enter." The Internet Options dialogue box will open.
In Windows XP, click "Start" and select "Run." Type "inetcpl.cpl" in the Open box, and press "Enter."
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Select "Delete" under the Browsing History heading.
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De-select all check boxes except the "Cookies" check box.
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Click the "Delete" button.
Internet Explorer 7
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Click "Start" in Windows Vista. Type "inetcpl.cpl" into the Search field and press "Enter." The Internet Options dialogue box will open.
In Windows XP, click "Start" and select "Run." Type "inetcpl.cpl" in the Open box and press "Enter."
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Select "Delete" under the Browsing History heading. The Delete History dialogue will open.
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Click "Delete Cookies." A confirmation prompt will appear. Select "Yes."
Firefox
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Open Firefox and click the "Tools" drop-down menu.
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Click "Clear Recent History."
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Click "Time range to clear" and choose how much of your cookies you want to will clear.
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Click the drop-down arrow next to Details and select the check box next to "Cookies."
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Select the "Clear Now" button.
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