How to Activate Cookies on My Computer

Have peace of mind about your privacy when browsing the Internet.

Internet cookies are files created by the websites you visit. These files retain information on your browsing activity. Some of the information kept are profile details and website preferences. Websites which attach cookies to your computer enable them to monitor your navigation moves while you are visiting the site. There are two types of cookie files. First-party cookies are set in place by domains listed in the address bar when you visit a website. Third-party cookies are set by sources other than the website you are visiting. These come from other sources embedded on the page, such as advertisements or images. Since cookies are added without informing you of the process, it is important that you remain aware of your cookie settings and of what you choose to allow. Each Internet browser allows you to manage the cookies on your computer.

Instructions

Internet Explorer

1. Launch Internet Explorer.

2. Select "Internet Options" from the Tools menu.

3. Click on the "Privacy" tab.

4. Move the slider which appears under "Settings" to the bottom of the bar to allow all cookies, and then click "OK."

Google Chrome

1. Launch Google Chrome and then click on the icon shaped like a wrench which appears on the toolbar.

2. Select "Options." (If you are using a Mac, you will select "Preferences").

3. Click on the tab called "Under the Hood."

4. Go to the Privacy section and click "Content Settings."

5. Click the "Cookies" tab in the dialog that appears.

6. Activate first and third-party cookies by selecting the option entitled "Allow Local Data to be Set." In order to only activate and accept first-party cookies, select the option "Block All Third-Party Cookies Without Exception" in the appropriate checkbox.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Launch Firefox.

2. Click on the Firefox button at the top of the browser window. (For XP users, click on "Tools"), and then select "Options."

3. Select the combination of cookies you are willing to accept. Choose "Accept Cookies from Sites" in order to accept first-party cookies. Click on "Accept Third-Party Cookies" to enable these.

References

• Microsoft.com: Block, Enable, or Allow Cookies
• Google.com: Privacy and Security Settings: Cookies
• Mozilla.com: Enabling and Disabling Cookies

Resources

• Microsoft.com: Information About Cookies on Microsoft.com