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Stoping tracking cookies
Hi all
I keep getting tracking cookies detected by my antivirus and malware software, how can I stop my pc from downloading these stupid things? Thanks GK |
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Stoping tracking cookies
By asking in the appropriate browser newsgroup?
"Gabriel Knight" wrote in message ... : Hi all : : I keep getting tracking cookies detected by my antivirus and malware : software, how can I stop my pc from downloading these stupid things? : : Thanks : GK : : |
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Stoping tracking cookies
"Gabriel Knight" wrote in message ... Hi all I keep getting tracking cookies detected by my antivirus and malware software, how can I stop my pc from downloading these stupid things? Use Firefox with the Cookiesafe add-on.. All cookies are blocked unless you want to allow them for a particular website. When you allow them, that setting is remembered for next time you visit that website. |
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Stoping tracking cookies
The following suggestion won't stop all cookies. However, it
will reduce the volume substantially. However, most tracking cookies relate to a different URL from the website you are viewing. Upon the assumption that you are using Internet Explorer as your default browser, you could configure it to block third party cookies - or to seek permission, before installing third party cookies. Open IE Click on Tools / Internet Options / Privacy / Advanced Select the following settings: Check - 'Override automatic cookie handling' First party cookies - Accept Check - 'Always allow session cookies' Third party cookies - select 'Block', to prevent them completely - select 'Prompt', for greater control Click on OK. If you use the 'Prompt' option, IE will seek permission before it installs any third party cookie. Fortunately, the pop-up box does ask whether you want to allow or block all future cookies from that site. As you block unwanted cookies, the frequency of future prompts will decline within a comparatively short timescale. To provide additional control, I recommend the use of a free utility - CCleaner (which stands for Crap Cleaner). You can download CCleaner from http://filehippo.com/download_ccleaner. N.B. When you install CCleaner, you don't have to install any unwanted add-ons (such as the Yahoo toolbar). Once the program is up and running, you can configure it to preserve selected cookies. Then you should run it at regular intervals (I suggest weekly) to delete all other accumulated cookies. CCleaner can also remove Temporary Internet files and a lot of other dross. The program does incorporate a Registry Cleaner, which is an optional function. You don't need to use it - and should not do so, unless you really know what you are doing. Even the Regisrty Cleaner invites you to back-up your changes, many professionals advise against the use of any Registry Cleaner, because they may cause major problems for inexperienced users. "Gabriel Knight" wrote in message ... Hi all I keep getting tracking cookies detected by my antivirus and malware software, how can I stop my pc from downloading these stupid things? Thanks GK |
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Stoping tracking cookies
Gabriel Knight wrote:
Hi all I keep getting tracking cookies detected by my antivirus and malware software, how can I stop my pc from downloading these stupid things? This is how I do it: 1. Use a HOSTS file: http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm 2. Use SpywareBlaster: http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html The above two things will prevent most of these from loading in the first place. |
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