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How can cookies be killed in an
absolute manner?So far the only way I know to do so,
would be, to save my relevant data,
format the whole HDD and then use the
HDD again as a fresh and clean device.Besides the great effort, does this make sense.
Apreciate your opinion;
Patrick
Not really.
Deleting cookies are trivial tasks. Something you should do on a regular basis. Good cookie management should alleviate some of the persistent cookies.
The best way to avoid cookies is to not get them in the first place. Turning your internet security options to high for IE will stop any cookies from being saved. It will probably also reduce the functionality of many web sites even prevent them from loading.
Cookies are not evil by default.
As long as cookies are enabled to some degree, you cannot prevent them from accumulating.
Formatting your hard disk due to cookies sounds like replacing your engine because you need a oil change.
J.
j e r u v y a t y a h o o d o t c o m
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We the Cookie Monsters are the invincibles - don't you ever dare to kill us or you will be very sorry (just joking :-)
i_Xp/VistaUser
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But really patrick45 what you need is a good cache / temp file cleaner.
This takes care of ALL those unwanted cookies and temp files you and alot of people don't care for, myself included.
It's basically good management to keep your system clean and almost every web site you visit will have cookies of some sort.
I run a full system scan and clean periodically regardless of my sweet tooth.
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Seriously, cookies are unavoidable wherever you go, it's the internet sites that are giving you Cookies wherther you like it or not. You in effect are leaving a trail of cookie crumbs all over the Internet. Some are good. You won't want to get rid of the Good Cookies that store your login information to the sites you frequent.
i_Xp/VistaUser
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These are helpfull
and also FUN comments.I understand cookies are by themselves
evil, I just bother because its bulk
on my hardrive I didn´t really ask for.I´m happy,
they wont kill my system.Thank you for commenting
on this subjekt,All the best
Patrick
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Patrick,
On a serious note, as XpUser pointed out cookies aren't necessarily bad.... in fact in some cases required.
This site... computing.net uses cookies to remember your previous visits to help with navigating and browsing habits. It's a good thing.
You can, if you want, disable cookies altogether if you use ie but sadly it will will have a negative affect on your whole online experience.
You can as an alternative use a different browser such as firefox or opera for increased online security.
But personally I wouldn't fret on cookies too much.
It is refreshing to know you are concerned with your online security though.
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Hi Patrick,
Winpatrol has a cookie muncher that works as you surf the net. It's free and also has other great functions. I use it all the time:
http://www.winpatrol.com/download.htmlSome HELP in posting on Cnet plus free progs and instructions Glad to Help!
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Patrick
IE has a built-in Cookie Manager..
IE Properties - Privacy Tab - Custom - Advanced Tab...
Override Automatic Cookie-handling - Check
Then Accept First-party - Block Third-party and Allow Per-session
Also - Privacy Tab - Sites Button - use this to Block persistent unwanted Cookies that continue after using the Privacy Tab
Lesley
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If you use Firefox it has a addon called CookieCuller. You can protect cookies you need like the login cookies for this forum etc.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/82
I don't know what's available for IE as I do not use it...
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Hello there,
well I`m almost close to a cookie free PC :-)
Thanks for all that good avice.
This site is better for
me than any site Ive visited in Germany.All the best
Patrick
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