How to Enable Cookies & JavaScript in IE7 for AIM Mail

Cookies, pieces of text placed on a user's computer by a Web browser, can be used for authentication or storing site preferences or identifiers of a server-based session. JavaScript is an object-oriented scripting language that provides enhanced user interfaces and can help websites become more dynamic. Cookies help store information you save through AIM, while JavaScript provides tools such as the drop-down menus and images. If either are disabled, you may receive an error message from AIM mail.

Instructions

Enable Cookies on Firefox

1. Double-click the Firefox icon to launch the browser.

2. Click "Tools," then "Options."

3. Click "Privacy" from the series of tabs displayed.

4. Place a check in the box next to "Accept Cookies from Sites." Click "OK" to save these settings.

Enable JavaScript on Firefox

1. Launch the FireFox browser.

2. Click "Tools," then click "Options."

3. Select and click the "Content" tab.

4. Check the box next to "Enable JavaScript." Click "OK" to save these settings.

Enable Cookies on Internet Explorer

1. Double-click on the Internet Explorer icon to launch the browser.

2. Click "Tools," then click "Internet Options."

3. Click "Privacy" from the list of tabs displayed.

4. Check the box next to "Accept All Cookies." Click "Apply," and "OK" to save the settings.

Enable JavaScript on Internet Explorer

1. Launch Internet Explorer.

2. Click "Tools," then "Internet Options."

3. Click "Advanced." Place a check next to the box titled "Java."

4. Click "OK" to save the settings.

Resources

• Microsoft: Cookies--What They Are, Why You Are In Charge
• Microsoft: JavaScript
• Java.com: Java+You, Download Today