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Internet Explorer 6 for Windows
  • Within Internet Explorer, click the "Tools" menu and choose "Internet Options."
  • Click the tab labeled "Privacy."
  • Click the button labeled "Advanced."
  • Check the option labeled "Override automatic cookie handling."
    • To enable cookies:
      Set "First-party Cookies" (and "Third-party Cookies, if you wish) to "Accept."
    • To receive a prompt to accept or decline cookies on a site-by-site basis:
      Set "First-party Cookies" (and "Third-party Cookies, if you wish) to "Prompt."
  • Click "OK" to save changes and close the dialog box.
Safari for Macintosh OS X
  • Within Safari, click the "Safari" menu and choose "Preferences."
  • Click the icon labeled "Security."
    • To enable cookies:
      Set the option labeled "Accept Cookies" to "Always."
  • Click "OK" to save changes and close the dialog box.
Internet Explorer 5 for Windows
  • Within Internet Explorer, click the "Tools" menu and choose "Internet Options."
  • Click the tab labeled "Security."
  • Click the button labeled "Custom Level."
  • Scroll down to the section labeled "Cookies."
    • To enable cookies:
      Set "Allow cookie that are stored on your computer" to "Enable."
      Set "Allow per-session cookies" to "Enable."
    • To receive a prompt to accept or decline cookies on a site-by-site basis:
      Set "Allow cookie that are stored on your computer" to "Prompt."
      Set "Allow per-session cookies" to "Prompt."
  • Click "OK" to save changes and close the dialog box.
Internet Explorer 5 for Macintosh
  • Within Internet Explorer, click the "Edit" menu and choose "Preferences." (In OS X, click the "Explorer" menu and choose "Preferences.")
  • In the left-hand column, click "Cookies." It is is listed in the "Receiving Files" group.
  • Click the button labeled "Custom Level."
    • To enable cookies:
      Set option labeled "When receiving cookies:" to "Never Ask."
    • To receive a prompt to accept or decline cookies on a site-by-site basis:
      Set option labeled "When receiving cookies:" to "Ask for each site."
  • Click "OK" to save changes and close the dialog box.
Internet Explorer 4 for Windows
  • Within Internet Explorer, click the "View" menu and choose "Internet Options."
  • Click the tab labeled "Security."
  • Select "Custom" and click "Settings."
  • Scroll down to section labeled "Security."
    • To enable cookies:
      Select "Always accept cookies."
    • To receive a prompt to accept or decline cookies on a site-by-site basis:
      Select "Prompt before accepting cookies."
  • Click "OK" to save changes and close the dialog box.
Opera 7 for Windows or Macintosh
  • Within Opera, click the "File" menu and choose "Preferences."
  • In the left-hand column, select "Privacy."
  • Select the option labeled "Enable cookies."
  • Click "OK" to save changes and close the dialog box.
Netscape Navigator 6 and Higher for Windows and Macintosh
  • Within Netscape Navigator, click the "Edit" menu and choose "Preferences." (In OS X, click the "Netscape" menu and choose "Preferences.")
  • In the left-hand Category column, click "Cookies." It's listed in the "Privacy and Security" group.
    • To enable cookies:
      Select "Accept all cookies" or "Accept only cookies that get sent back to the originating server."
    • To receive a prompt to accept or decline cookies on a site-by-site basis:
      Check the option labeled "Warn me before storing a cookie" and select "Accept all cookies" or "Accept only cookies that get sent back to the originating server."
  • Click "OK" to save changes and close the dialog box.
Netscape Communicator 4 for Windows and Macintosh
  • Within Netscape Navigator, click the "Edit" menu and choose "Preferences."
  • In the left-hand Category column, click "Advanced."
    • To enable cookies:
      Select "Accept all cookies" or "Accept only cookies that get sent back to the originating server."
    • To receive a prompt to accept or decline cookies on a site-by-site basis:
      Check the option labeled "Warn me before accepting a cookie" and select "Accept all cookies" or "Accept only cookies that get sent back to the originating server."
  • Click "OK" to save changes and close the dialog box.