Cookies and Tracking

From: L (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/24/04 

Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 20:21:01 -0700

I have Windows XP Pro sp1 with IE6.0 I also have
installed Adware SE. I just ran scan and found a tracking
on my cookies. I immediately deleted it. I then went
into tools/internet options/privacy/advanced for cookie
handling. Can someone tell me how this should be set?
Should the overide automatic cookie handling be checked
or unchecked and if checked what do I set for 1st party
and 3rd party... Accept, Block, or enable? Any help
would be great. I just ran a scan yesterday and found
8. How do these tracking things get on one's computer?

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