Re: + Cookie Troubles with Norton? +

From: mr.e (anjin@rogers.com)
Date: 02/27/02


From: "mr.e" <anjin@rogers.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 01:52:00 GMT


Quixote wrote:

> I'm running IE 5.5 (SP2) and Norton Personal Firewall 2000. Despite
> having the "Privacy" settings at their highest level - which is
> supposed to prompt to accept or reject any cookies - cookies are still
> being placed on my computer. I am not being prompted in any way, yet I
> see them there after a surfing session.
>
> I've been through all the settings. What do I need to do to prevent
> Web sites from setting unwanted cookies on my machine?

No probs! Just a few easy steps.

1. Do fdisk etc.
2. Take 5lb. ballpeen hammer in your dominant hand.
3. Apply hammer repeatedly to all Micro$ith Viru$ware CD's you have
laying about the house.
4. Install *nix
5. Have a great day!



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