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How do I block cookies?
Keywords: block cookies, internet explorer, security, protection
You probably already know that Web sites can collect information about your Web browsing habits through the use of cookies. Internet Explorer 6 helps protect your privacy by giving you the means to find out what Web sites do with that information and what kind of cookies Internet Explorer can accept without your explicit consent.
To take advantage of Internet Explorer's ability to block cookies, you will need to have this version running on your computer. Refer to the Using Internet Explorer tutorial for downloading the latest version of Internet Explorer.
Internet Explorer gives you a range of options for managing cookies from accepting every cookie that comes your way to blocking all cookies (which could make using the Web a bit difficult).
Internet Explorer sets a medium level of privacy when you first install it. This privacy setting allows the use of cookies with some restrictions for example, it blocks certain third-party cookies. But Internet Explorer puts you in the driver's seat so you can further restrict the use of cookies or direct Internet Explorer to be more liberal in the kinds of cookies it accepts.
Your privacy settings only affect Web sites in the Internet zone, the security zone where Internet Explorer places all Web sites (until you determine otherwise). Click here to read about security zones and settings.
1. On the Internet Explorer Tools menu, click Internet Options.
2. Click the Privacy tab, and drag the slider up for a higher level of privacy (and more restrictions on cookies) or down for a lower level.
Note: If you choose to block all cookies, you may not be able to take advantage of features that personalize a site for you or even visit some Web sites at all.
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