HOW TO TURN ON COOKIES

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are a feature of every modern web browser, such as Microsoft's Internet Explorer and Netscape. They are not a security risk under normal use, but they are sometimes "turned off" or disabled.

They are used by web site authors to store information in a private location on your computer, for use only when browsing a web site. They are a required major feature of most shopping carts and other online applications. Keeping them enabled is recommended.

Enabling Cookies

Following the directions below to turn on "cookies" in your web browser. If you don't see your browser listed, please check your documentation to find out how to enable cookies.

Go to the "Help" menu and click "About..." to find out what web browser you are using.

Third Party Blockers

• Sometimes you may have software installed that blocks cookies.
• These third-party utilities should be disabled because they may interfere with web sites you visit.

1. Open Internet Explorer 6
2. Go to Tools, Internet Options on the menu.
3. Click on the Privacy tab.
4. If you see "Custom", click the "Default" button to reset the settings.
5. The slider on the left should NOT be set to "Block All Cookies".
6. If you don't know which settings to put the slider on, put it on the "Medium" option.
7. Click Ok to exit the option window and then close Internet Explorer.
8. Cookies are now enabled in Internet Explorer!

1. Open Internet Explorer 5
2. Go to Tools, Internet Options on the menu.
3. Click on the Security tab, and then the Custom Level button.
4. Look through the list for the section titled Cookies.
5. There should be two options in this section. Enable both of them.
6. Click Ok to save the settings, clicking Yes when it asks if you want to change the security settings for the zone.
7. Click Ok to exit the rest of the open windows and then close Internet Explorer.
8. Cookies are now enabled!

1. Open Netscape.
2. Go to Edit, Preferences on the menu.
3. Click the Advanced link on the left side menu.
4. Click "Accept all cookies" under the Cookies section
5. Click Ok to exit the window and then close Netscape.
6. Cookies are now enabled!