cookies?


  1. Posts : 28
    7 premium 64
       #1

    cookies?


    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 ?
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  2. Posts : 2,177
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
       #2

    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:
    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:
    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
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  3. Posts : 8,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64, Arch Linux
       #3

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


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  4. Posts : 5,105
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
       #4

    I get tracking cookies every day but Vipre gets rid of them each day :)
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  5. Posts : 5,105
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
       #5

    Thanks for the link Borg 386 :) I use Vipre in a layered defence and its just a plus there is settings for cookies.
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  6. Posts : 7,781
    Win 7 32 Home Premium, Win 7 64 Pro, Win 8.1, Win 10
       #6

    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....
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  7. Posts : 5,105
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
       #7
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  8. Posts : 7,781
    Win 7 32 Home Premium, Win 7 64 Pro, Win 8.1, Win 10
       #8

    Thanx for the link...bookmarked it. I'm off to class...Happy & Safe Holidays to you & everyone
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  9. Posts : 5,105
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
       #9

    And to you Borg 386
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  10. Posts : 571
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #10

    I use a Firefox addon called BetterPrivacy.
    Here's a shot of some of the settings available:
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails cookies?-betterprivacy-addon.jpg  
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