“No, I’m saying that I’m going to delete the cookies from my computer!” your friend says impatiently.
Many often think of computer cookies as the type of cookies that you snack on once you get home. Of course, most people do not know what computer cookies actually are, as they have never been exposed to high-tech terminology as much as others have. But, there is always something new to learn about your computer, right?
What do cookies do?
- Allow the website you have visited on the internet (e.g. FireFox, Internet Explorer) to know that you have been there before
- Remember your login name and login password, so that it is not necessary to type them in each time
- Remember your profile information and other preferences
- Display different ads every time you access the website
Keep in mind that some websites require cookies to be kept in order to function properly on your PC. Sometimes, it’s best to leave the cookies active.
How do I delete cookies?
Cookies can be located in different areas, depending on which version of Windows you are using.
With Windows XP or Windows 2000, your cookie file should be in your C: folder. It should look like this (with your username replacing where it says “username”):
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Cookies\
On Windows Vista (two different locations):
C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\
C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\
On Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows NT or Windows 95 (two different locations):
C:\Windows\Cookies\
C:\Windows\Profiles\
To delete the cookies, click on the file. On the left sidebar, you should be able to see a “Delete” or “Move to trashcan” button. Click on it, and your cookies should be deleted. Even if you try to delete all of the cookies, there is always this file called “index.dat,” which stores a lot of your information from other websites. The “index.dat” file keeps track of your history, login names for websites, and internet files.
Cookies can cause trouble, but they could also be prevented by using certain programs such as Mil Shield and Netduster. Know what’s best for you and put it to action. Cookies can cause websites to suddenly pop up on your screen without any notification, and they tend to help the website “remember” your private information. If you want to keep your information more private, delete your cookies more often, or get a cookie program
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