How do I disable cookies?
Cookies are managed by your browser. To influence the way of Cookie usage, or to refuse Cookies altogether, you can use your browser's settings or options. The location and exact name of the function varies from browser to browser, and possibly from version to version.
Please note that some site are not working properly with cookies turned off, or lose some conveniences.
Third-party Cookies may be blocked in general without any problems. In this case, the browser accepts Cookies from the page you are viewing, but rejects cookies from other sites. The rejected external sites are usually embedded content such as content boxes or advertising. You usually do not need these Cookies.
How do I disable cookies in Mozilla Firefox?
To disable cookies in Mozilla Firefox, select:
- Tools
- Settings...
- Tab "Security"
- Deselect the checkbox "accept Cookies" or "accept Third-Party-Cookies". You can also select, if Cookies are "remembered", that is stored
- "OK"
How do I disable cookies in Microsoft Internet Explorer?
To disable cookies in Microsoft Internet Explorer, select:
- Tools
- Internet Options
- Tab "Security"
- Select the Security-Level, you like. I suggest "medium" or higher. With increasing level more and more Cookies are rejected, but also other features are disabled.
- "OK"
