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What is a cookie?

A "cookie" is the term used to describe the piece of "data" that is left on your computer's hard drive after visiting a Web site. Not all Web sites use this "data cookie," but most do to allow visitors to create preferences according to their interests.

The cookie is also used to store login information so that the next time a user visits the Web site, the Web site will call the cookie and match the stored password with the user name for access privileges. Therefore, in most instances, if the user has chosen "remember my password" during the registration process, the user will not have to log in again.

Users can turn off their cookies or delete them as they see fit, but they will have to log in again when visiting sites. Also, if the cookies are turned off, some Web sites will deny access to the site.

Setting cookies in Internet Explorer

  1. In the menu of your browser, go to TOOLS, then select INTERNET OPTIONS.
  2. Click on the SECURITY tab, then select the INTERNET icon. Next, click on the Custom Level button at the bottom.
  3. Scroll down to Cookies on the menu, and click ENABLE for both options.
  4. To save these options, click OK, then Apply. To close the window, click OK

For IE 6.0 users: The cookie options are located in "Tools," then "Internet Options," then "Privacy." Click on "Advanced" and choose your desired level of cookie acceptance.

(Users of versions earlier than Internet Explorer 5.0 may find this information under the VIEW menu, then under INTERNET OPTIONS.)

Setting cookies in Netscape Navigator

  1. In the menu of your browser, go to EDIT, then PREFERENCES.
  2. In the box on the left named "Category," double-click on "Advanced," then click once on "Cookies." Select "ENABLE ALL COOKIES."
  3. Close this window and then "reload" the page or type in the address you were trying to access when you experienced the "cookie" error.

(Users of versions earlier than Netscape 4.0 may find this information under the EDIT menu, then under OPTIONS.)

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