Cookies??? Do I have them or not?

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Sandee

While trying to use PayPal to make a purchase I kept getting the message
that my browser does not accept cookies. So I went into Tools, Internet
Options, Security, Custom Level. I couldn't find anything about cookies so
I'm not sure if they are enabled or not. Also, what are ActiveX controls?
Disabled is selected for "Download Unsigned ActiveX controls" Is that good?
I changed Software channel permissions to medium safety instead of high
safety. Is that good or bad? Most of these things I have no idea what they
mean or where they should be set. Where's the cookie button?
Thanks for your help. I don't think I'll ever understand my computer.

Sandee
 
Spend some time with your Help & Support Center (start
button press help or WindowsKey+F1). Surf around and
search for various items. This is very handy tool.

search H&SC for COOKIES
(keep cookie setting at MEDIUM)

go to and bookmark this site:
http://catalogs.google.com/microsoft.html
Neat picture? Looks like one microsoft backgrounds.
Use this site to search microsoft and websites for
information. When searching use 3-4 words that apply.
example: WINDOWS XP COOKIES

also check out these items:
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http://www.resourcenetwork.com
click on purple "free sample" button
order 2 free samples with free postage paid
no spam....no junk mail...no spyware....no downloads
5 days for delivery.
we suggest you order:
WINDOWS XP
INTERNET EXPLORER 6.0
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Sandee said:
While trying to use PayPal to make a purchase I kept getting the message
that my browser does not accept cookies. So I went into Tools, Internet
Options, Security, Custom Level. I couldn't find anything about cookies so
I'm not sure if they are enabled or not.
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That's because it's under Privacy, not Security.
Also, what are ActiveX controls?
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It's a thing that adds interactivity between your computer and websites.
Web masters and developers use these controls so you can perform various
functions on their website. That's why some sites require IE, because
some browsers don't recognize these controls - on purpose probably.
Fuzzy, I know.
Disabled is selected for "Download Unsigned ActiveX controls" Is that good?
Yes

I changed Software channel permissions to medium safety instead of high
safety. Is that good or bad?
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It's good. Mine is set at that too.
Most of these things I have no idea what they
mean or where they should be set. Where's the cookie button?
Thanks for your help. I don't think I'll ever understand my computer.
Click to expand...

Me neither :-)
 
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