How to Enable HTTP Cookies in Internet Explorer
Enabling HTTP cookies in Internet Explorer is essential for websites to remember your preferences and provide a personalized browsing experience. Cookies are small text files that websites store on your computer, and they help in maintaining user sessions, tracking your browsing history, and displaying relevant advertisements. If you have disabled cookies in Internet Explorer, follow these simple steps to enable them:
1.
Open Internet Explorer:
– Launch Internet Explorer on your computer.
2.
Access Internet Options:
– Click on the gear icon located in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
– Select “Internet Options” from the dropdown menu.
3.
Go to the Privacy Tab:
– In the Internet Options window, click on the “Privacy” tab.
4.
Adjust the Settings:
– In the Privacy tab, you will see a slider bar with a level of privacy ranging from “High” to “Low.”
– Move the slider bar to the desired level of privacy. For enabling cookies, you can set it to “Medium” or “Low.”
5.
Check the “Override Automatic Cookie Handling:
– Below the slider bar, you will find an option called “Override automatic cookie handling.”
– Check the box next to “Accept” to allow cookies from websites.
6.
Customize Cookie Handling:
– If you want more control over cookie handling, click on the “Settings” button.
– In the “Cookies” settings window, you can choose to accept or block cookies from specific websites, or delete existing cookies.
7.
Save and Close:
– Click “OK” to save the changes you have made.
– Close the Internet Options window.
8.
Restart Internet Explorer:
– Restart Internet Explorer for the changes to take effect.
By following these steps, you have successfully enabled HTTP cookies in Internet Explorer. Now, websites will be able to store your preferences and provide a more personalized browsing experience. Remember to regularly review and manage your cookies to ensure your privacy and security online.
