Windows 7 - cookies?

the dummy · 11-30-2010

I have set my internet options to not excepting cookies but i still am picking up tracking cookies. So how can i prevent them without sandboxie or returnil ?

JDobbsy1987 · 11-30-2010

Tracking cookies are a little different than cookies, me personally wouldn't worry about them too much, i just clear them as and when i do a SuperAnti Spyware scan.

Cookies:

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A cookie is a small file stored on your computer by a web browser, that contains information about your visit to a specific website. It might hold details about when you last viewed the website, your viewing preferences, or products you recently clicked on.
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It may also record your IP address, the time of your visit and the browser you use. Cookies are harmless, since they are no more than a text file, and without them some aspects of the web, such as shopping carts, would not work properly.

Tracking Cookies:

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Tracking cookies are slightly different. These are cookies placed on your computer by a website affiliated with the one you visit, and are sometimes called third-party cookies. Often this is a company that provides adverts for multiple websites, such as Doubleclick.

These companies’ websites can use tracking cookies to build up a picture of your web surfing habits. It cannot track every site you visit, only those that carry that company’s adverts.

**Please Note**
The above is not my work, i have just paste it there so you have an explanation

Please feel free to read more on the article - What are tracking cookies on my computer? - 14 Jul 2010 - Computeractive

This article also provides advise on stopping cookies.

Regards,
JDobbsy1987

yowanvista · 11-30-2010

Use Spyware Blaster(free version) to block tracking cookies
SpywareBlaster® | Prevent spyware and malware. Free download.

Ciara · 11-30-2010

I get tracking cookies every day but Vipre gets rid of them each day

Ciara · 11-30-2010

Thanks for the link Borg 386

I use Vipre in a layered defence and its just a plus there is settings for cookies.

Borg 386 · 11-30-2010

I've heard good things about Vipre Ciara, been meaning to give it a try. One of these days...maybe during winter break...when I get my life back...for a bit....

Ciara · 11-30-2010

I like it

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Borg 386 · 11-30-2010

Thanx for the link...bookmarked it. I'm off to class...Happy & Safe Holidays to you & everyone

Ciara · 11-30-2010

And to you Borg 386

rap33042 · 11-30-2010

I use a Firefox addon called BetterPrivacy.
Here's a shot of some of the settings available:

Windows 7 - cookies?

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