What is the correct way to handle cookies?

[P. Jayant]

If cookies are permitted, all sorts of web-pages keep popping up uninvited
and when the Internet session is over, all the cookies have to be deleted
with diligence. Meanwhile, if any of the cookies have planted any spy
processes, getting rid of them is an even bigger hassle. Some of them are
adamant and cannot be removed by any of the spy-busting software.

If the cookies are stopped, the lack of response from the PC still keeps the
link occupied in the background because the poppers are sending out their
demands which go unanswered.

What is the best way to stop the cookies without letting the poppers slow
down the PC Internet connection.

P. Jayant

 

[Jay]

huh?
Cookies are text files stored on your hard drive in order to maintain
"state" and/or to retain preferences information.
Back in the real world... cookies can be used to track your Internet usage.
Cookies cannot be used in order to install something on your PC.
There is not a cookie invented that cannot be removed by the delete key.

If the cookies are stopped, the lack of response from the PC still keeps the
link occupied in the background because the poppers are sending out their
demands which go unanswered.

Not sure I get this bit at all.
A cookie can be used in order for a site to only display a pop-up window the
once...
if request.cookies('pop-up opened') then don't pop-up window else.. etc

It is Javascript that "pops up" windows not a text file on your hard drive.
If pop up windows are an issue then block them. If you have multiple pop-ups
then don't visit such sites. If the user experience is dependant on pop-up
windows then complain to the designer (polite cough) who put the site
together.

Jay

 

[Jim Macklin]

There are many reasons to have cookies that help you with
using sites, such as your bank or a member-only section of a
web site such as www.aopa.org or www.eaa.org

I have several steps taken... you can selectively block
certain websites from installing cookies, you can get a
program such as CookieWall from www.analogx.com and you can
install software such as SpySites to automatically add those
sites to the list of unwanted cookies. SpyBot S&D
www.safer-networking.org has similar features and more.


--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.


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| If cookies are permitted, all sorts of web-pages keep
popping up uninvited
| and when the Internet session is over, all the cookies
have to be deleted
| with diligence. Meanwhile, if any of the cookies have
planted any spy
| processes, getting rid of them is an even bigger hassle.
Some of them are
| adamant and cannot be removed by any of the spy-busting
software.
|
| If the cookies are stopped, the lack of response from the
PC still keeps the
| link occupied in the background because the poppers are
sending out their
| demands which go unanswered.
|
| What is the best way to stop the cookies without letting
the poppers slow
| down the PC Internet connection.
|
| P. Jayant
|
|
|

 

[R. McCarty]

What I recommend is that you "Override default Cookie
handling in IE", Click Tools, Internet Options, Privacy,
Advanced.

Check the box "Override Default Cookie Handling" &
then select "Accept 1st Party Cookies" and block "Third
Party Cookies"

1st party cookies come from the site you are visiting. Most
3rd party cookies are Ads, etc.

While a Cookie handler program is O.K., you can do the
same thing with IE itself. If you set 1st and 3rd to prompt.
You can selectively accept or block cookies and build up
a table of those you want and those you do not want.
This is done by selecting "Always Accept" or "Always Block".
Once you make those Always selections, future visits to the
site will already be stored. If a site adds a new 3rd party
cookie, it will prompt you for action.

 

[Al Smith]

If cookies are permitted, all sorts of web-pages keep popping up uninvited

and when the Internet session is over, all the cookies have to be deleted
with diligence. Meanwhile, if any of the cookies have planted any spy
processes, getting rid of them is an even bigger hassle. Some of them are
adamant and cannot be removed by any of the spy-busting software.

The reason you are getting unwanted programs popping up by
themselves has nothing to do with cookies (obnoxiously little
things though they are). It is because you foolishly surf the
Internet with Active-X, JavaScript, Java, Scripting Host, frames,
and half a dozen other poisonous "features" of Windows turned on.
If you turn all this crap off, and leave it off, you won't have
any problems with malware. To be even safer, and to enjoy a better
Web experience, turn this garbage off, then never use Internet
Explorer again. Instead, use Mozilla -- a superior Web browser in
every respect.

 

[jimpgh2002]

The reason you are getting unwanted programs popping up by
themselves has nothing to do with cookies (obnoxiously little
things though they are). It is because you foolishly surf the
Internet with Active-X, JavaScript, Java, Scripting Host, frames,
and half a dozen other poisonous "features" of Windows turned on.
If you turn all this crap off, and leave it off, you won't have
any problems with malware. To be even safer, and to enjoy a better
Web experience, turn this garbage off, then never use Internet
Explorer again. Instead, use Mozilla -- a superior Web browser in
every respect.

Ever try running windows update with Mozilla?

While I confess to using Firefox, I don't think the Mozilla products
are going to be accepted by the masses until it becomes easier to
install new releases.

I would recommend the use of an I.E. add-on such as Avant, which will
at least give one the use of tabbed browsing & easy pop-up blocking as
well as ease of installation...just install new releases over the old
ones.

 

[Jeff]

How does Avant compare with MyIE2?

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Jeff McPherson
Email address deliberately false to avoid spam
(e-mail address removed)
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free by AVG

 

[jimpgh2002]

How does Avant compare with MyIE2?

Well, I tried them both about the same time, probably early
this year & for reasons I don't recall I preferred Avant.
They seemed pretty equal in terms of functionality, so I
suppose it's jusr your personal choice...although I haven't tried
MyIE2 recently.
I've been using Firefox more than Avant, but I haven't
installed .9 yet because a number of extensions I like won't run with
it yet.