HELP with Bad Cookies

Self | 11/10/2 | Varmint Al

[Varmint Al]

I am running: Internet Explorer Version: 5.50.4807.2300

[NTNgod]

Yeah, that was one of the features MS put in for IE6.

The closest you could come on the settings is:
Internet Options -> Security -> Custom Level

Then scroll down to the Cookies section -
You'll see the settings
'Allow cookies that are stored on your computer'
'Allow per-session cookies'
and you can set them as you prefer.

I'll have to flip back to my Windows 2000 partition to find which folder the cookies are stored in, though...

[Ouachita]

I use this. It's freeware.
AnalogX CookieWall

I've also added these lines to my hosts file. It prevents their dumb ads from loading to begin with. 
127.0.0.1 ln.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1 ad.au.doubleclick.net 
127.0.0.1 ad.doubleclick.net 
127.0.0.1 m.doubleclick.net 
127.0.0.1 phase2media.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1 ads.x10.com 
127.0.0.1 ads.x10.com/yahoo
127.0.0.1 www.fastclick.com
127.0.0.1 media.fastclick.net/

[GalvestonBeachcomber]

Cookie Pal

[mrsmith]

Hmm.. I've always been able to get rid of cookies by right-clicking and deleting them in windows explorer, maybe you'll have to delete the file they're in .

I'm running the same IE version as you and what I do for cookies is set my "internet properties" custom security for no cookies- or any of that weird activex or java stuff- and put sites I do want cookies from, like freerepublic, in "trusted sites' where I do allow cookies.

[katze]

Better updates, like a subscription, IIRC. You can check it at pcworld.com, or the Lava website. It got rid of that surfplus and comet cursor, plus several others, so it was worth it.

[goodnesswins]

BUMP for later.....also, I'm getting email telling me I've won a free ticket to a PORN site, OR other PORN stuff....after contacting the org where it was mailed from, I've been told they can do nothing about it as someone is using their name (education institutions in Europe).....I'm trying to filter, but each comes with a different address now (different education institution).....anyone have any ideas? Last night pic's popped up that I would NOT have wanted a child to see (let alone ME!)

[dhuffman@awod.com]

Web Washer http://www.webwasher.com (it is free) does the same things and allows use of wildcards. That way it needs only one line "http://*.doubleclick.net/*" for all of their ballshot.

[dhuffman@awod.com]

Get Lavasoft's Ad-aware and Web Washer. Between them they can stop most bad stuff like this. BUT remember that once you're on a list then you're on it for ever since it is sold from spammer to spammer.

My ISP has changed the name of their mail server a couple of times and I still get two copies of a lot of spam, one to each of the old server's names.

[Clive]

Delete all cookies except the ones that you really want (such as the Free Republic one so that you don't have to keep logging in every time you wnat to post to FR) then set the browser's privacy to delete all cookies on the browser exiting.

Most cookies are placed for the benefit of the sntity placing them, not for your benefit. You will quickly find out which cookies you really need.

Some sites, such as your bank, will not work unless you accept the site's cookies, but you can delete them after the session and the site will place the cookie again when you next log on. Of course, if you do not want to have to keep plugging in your bank access card number every time you do your banking, you will have to keep the cookie.

The only cookie that I keep is FR. I feel much safer plugging in my bank card number each time.

BTW, I also feel much safer using linux as microsoft applications and operating systems are predatory.

My son uses windows, but I have installed an Opera browser for him.

[Glutton]

One thing I do is use Opera as my browser as it eliminates pop-ups as an option.

I would avoid adware based software such as Gator, or GoZilla as they snoop out your surfing habits to have their homesites talor ads specifically for you.

In fact, Gator is being sued right now for covering up other ads sent from sites people click on. I can understand why someone who pays for nn ad would be angry at pirates hijacking their access to a customer base like they were cowbirds laying in the nests of other birds to get them to raise their young.

The big problem out there is there is no commonly observed ethical base for internet use. Even if you take measures to guard you and your computer, it is a pain in the neck to even have to worry about this sort of thing..

[PAR35]

You have already seen the suggestion to use Mozilla. You can get the same cookie control (but not some of the other benefits) with Netscape.

[Freedom2specul8]

I also have adaware..and love it. A TRICK: One thing I've done is turned off the "download files" option on IE. I only utilize the option, by changing the settings when I want a file to be downloaded. This has completely prevented that stupid gator program from downloading itself onto my harddrive. Before I had to have adaware remove its programs weekly. Now it just leaves cookies...

[varon]

HELP with Bad Cookies

I'll help you with bad cookies if you help me with bad fruit cake, deal? ;-)

[Ouachita]

Thanks for the link. I've just downloaded it.

[J Jay]

Here are two pieces of software that might be useful to you:

For cookies Try ClearBat:

http://web.ukonline.co.uk/sheppard.p/freeprog.htm

For a supplement to AdAware try SpyBot-Search and Destroy.

http://security.kolla.de/

These are both good maintenance tools.

[Glutton]

The Trouble With Spyware & Advertising-Supported Software

[Cicero]

Sorry, it's http://camtech2000.net/

Put the cursor on the Internet tab on the bar up at the top, and you'll find Cookie Spy third from the bottom on the expanded menu.

[Tumbleweed_Connection]

I'd be certain I knew what i was doing before getting into firewalls... When using cable or DSL and networked often your router... will suffice.

As far as the cookies, only the URL that branded you will read them. Most of the pop-up software sucks.

Dump your cookies and reset the options. 1-Settings (determine current) 2-Tools 3-Internet Options 4-Delete 5-The normal setting should be 150k, but I'd lower it and make a point of deleting everyday. I'd back-up and look into virus protection.