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IE6 Advanced Settings
(Includes all 6.X versions) Click on the video tutorials below to learn how to change your IE 6 browser settings to control information about your surfing preferences and patterns. Each of the video illustrations is accompanied by step-by-step instructions in text as reference.
You can also choose to override the cookie handling options set by the privacy slide bar within the "Advanced" section of the Privacy tab. The advanced settings allow you to choose how your Web browser handles first party cookies and third party cookies, which are cookies set by Web sites beyond the site you are currently visiting. This is especially useful if you want to have full control over exactly which cookies your Web browser will accept or block.
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Block First and Third Party Cookies This video tutorial shows you how to block first and third party cookies in your Internet Explorer 6 browser. This setting will block all cookies sent from both the Web site you are visiting and outside Web sites. Be aware that blocking cookies may make some web pages difficult to view [more]. Also, by choosing always allow session cookies, your Web browser will allow Web sites to set session cookies that are only used during the period that you visit the Web site and are automatically deleted when you close your Web browser. Web sites use session cookies for a variety of purposes, including site maintenance, optimization, and site customization. |
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Block Third Party Cookies
This video tutorial shows you how to block third party cookies in your Internet Explorer 6 browser. This setting will block all cookies sent web sites other than the one you are currently visiting. This may prevent some advertising and graphics from being displayed and, in some instances will prevent the Web site you are visiting from functioning properly [more]. Also, by choosing always allow session cookies, your Web browser will allow Web sites to set session cookies that are only used during the period that you visit the Web site and are automatically deleted when you close your Web browser. Web sites use session cookies for a variety of purposes, including site maintenance, optimization, and site customization. |
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Prompt before accepting First and Third Party Cookies
If you simply want to know when cookies are placed on your computer you can change your settings to prompt you when a Web site is attempting to place a cookie. By selecting the "Prompt" feature shown in this video tutorial your browser will alert you to the placement of a cookie and request your permission before it is placed. Be aware that some Web sites, especially complex ones, may attempt to place several cookies per Web page. The browser will prompt you for each attempt requiring you to either accept or reject the cookie [View a simulation of several cookie prompts]. Also, by choosing always allow session cookies, your Web browser will allow Web sites to set session cookies that are only used during the period that you visit the Web site and are automatically deleted when you close your Web browser. Web sites use session cookies for a variety of purposes, including site maintenance, optimization, and site customization. |
