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How do I ... logo Enable Cookies in my web browser


Contents

  1. Netscape Version 4.x
  2. Internet Explorer Version 4.x
  3. Internet Explorer Versions 5.x, 6.x and 7

This document will give you instruction on how to enable your browser for cookies and JavaScript.

Netscape Version 4.x

  1. Open Netscape
  2. On the menu bar, from the Edit menu, select Preferences
  3. Click on Advanced on the left side of the window
  4. For Cookies, select Accept only cookies that get sent back to the originating server
  5. Click OK at the bottom
  6. Close Netscape completely and restart it

Internet Explorer Version 4.x

  1. Open Internet Explorer
  2. On the menu bar, from the View menu select Internet Options
  3. Click on the Advanced tab
  4. Scroll down to the Security section
  5. Under Cookies, select Always Accept Cookies
  6. Click OK at the bottom
  7. Close Internet Explorer and restart it

Internet Explorer Versions 5.x, 6.x and 7

Cookies should already be enabled by default.

If you have any other questions, contact the ITS Support Centre at 661-3800.


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Last update: November 1, 2002
Reviewed: August 13, 2007
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