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Forum Thread: IE 8 & cookies?
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| eDOC | IE 8 & cookies? |
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9th Jan, 2010 21:26 |
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Ranking: 0 Posts: 22 User Since: 18th May, 2009 System Score: N/A Location: N/A |
I use IE 8 as my browser. Use a combo of Avast, Super Antispyware, Malware bytes Anti malware & spyware blaster for protection. How can I block adware tracking cookies detected by Antispyware in IE 8? Hoping to hear your thoughts. Regards! |
| michaelsalis | RE: IE 8 & cookies? | ||||||||
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10th Jan, 2010 00:17 | ||||||||
| Score: 57 Posts: 141 User Since: 18th Feb 2009 System Score: 98% Location: UK |
I do something that people have said i should not so i wont advise to do the same, however, have you tried PCTools Threatfire, it is safe to use with other anti-virus software. You can obtain it from: http://www.threatfire.com/download/ The link is safe - had a green tick from Bing search and Norton Site Safety. Not sure it is exactly what you are loooking for but it may help. Michael -- Michael Toshiba Satelite A660 Intel i7 Windows 7 Ultimate IE9 Toshiba Equium Laptop Intel Centrino Duo Windows Vista Ultimate SP2 IE9 |
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| eDOC | RE: IE 8 & cookies? | ||||||||
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10th Jan, 2010 14:56 | ||||||||
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Thanks for posting the link for Threat fire. Is C> Windows> system32> wbem> Repository for Threat fire? How can one import cookies i.e.....Tools>Internet Options> Privacy > Import? |
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| eDOC | RE: IE 8 & cookies? | ||||||||
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10th Jan, 2010 15:01 | ||||||||
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How can one import the blocked cookies for FF to IE? | ||||||||
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| Anthony Wells | RE: IE 8 & cookies? | ||||||||
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10th Jan, 2010 16:03 | ||||||||
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Tracking cookies are a nuisance or "invasion of privacy" , but are not a danger to you . Personally I tend to leave them access in all my browsers , with certain reservations and settings to suit my speed of browsing in each browser . I also use the settings in CCleaner to clean up the unwanted stuff and leave the less invasive . Trial and error between your paranoia and browsing pleasures ; but remember , when it comes to your personal data held more or less securely within the web , tracking cookies are of little or no consequence . Take care Anthony -- It always seems impossible until its done. Nelson Mandela |
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10th Jan, 2010 16:33 | ||||||||
| I use the HOSTS file to block unwanted cookies with the use of hpHosts and MVPS HOSTS files managed by HostsMan. Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File: http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm HostsMan: http://www.abelhadigital.com <== I use Beta7 I use its browser speedup proxy HostsServer to see the effectiveness of the HOSTS file with its logging function in Preferences Enable log and Log referrer. I don't use Threatfire and prefer Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (MBAM) and WinPatrol for system security. |
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| eDOC | RE: IE 8 & cookies? | ||||||||
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11th Jan, 2010 14:54 | ||||||||
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Hi Micheal, Is C> Windows> system32> wbem> Repository for Threat fire? |
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| pbrogas | RE: IE 8 & cookies? | ||||||||
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16th Jan, 2010 20:07 | ||||||||
| Score: 0 Posts: 1 User Since: 28th Nov 2009 System Score: N/A Location: PT |
on 10th Jan, 2010 14:56, eDOC wrote: Thanks for posting the link for Threat fire. Is C> Windows> system32> wbem> Repository for Threat fire? How can one import cookies i.e.....Tools>Internet Options> Privacy > Import? -- Pedro Brogueira |
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| mogs | RE: IE 8 & cookies? | ||||||||
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16th Jan, 2010 21:18 | ||||||||
| Score: 2163 Posts: 5,883 User Since: 22nd Apr 2009 System Score: 100% Location: UK |
This reply doesn't answer your specific querie....tho' someone might find some of it relevant. The Chrome version I'm using is brilliant for cookie management...you can single one out from a batch: delete a few or all. It's also easily accessible. I installed Threatfire onto my son in law's Acer laptop....it seems to run in "perfect harmony" with the AVG installed at the same time. Just a couple of sundry observations which may prove to be useful. -- |
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| wr | RE: IE 8 & cookies? | ||||||||
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16th Jan, 2010 21:43 | ||||||||
| Score: 298 Posts: 716 User Since: 30th Mar 2008 System Score: 100% Location: US |
Hi all If you want a choice for another cookie manager this one is for FireFox BetterPrivacy. Very light & configurable it also will delete the so-called "super cookie". Read about it here: http://netticat.ath.cx/BetterPrivacy/BetterPrivacy... I have no affiliation whatsoever to the program, developer(s), or distribution thereof. This is merely a suggestion-your on your own when it comes to download or not. Your mileage may vary. No warranties implied or otherwise from me. However I do use the program successfully. Regards, wr -- HP Pavilion Slimline Windows Vista Home Premium SP2 32 bit AMD Athlon 64 X2 Firefox 17.0.6 ESR The weakest link of a computer system is always sitting in front of the monitor. |
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| puget1 | RE: IE 8 & cookies? | ||||||||
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17th Jan, 2010 17:08 | ||||||||
| Score: 0 Posts: 541 User Since: 21st Dec 2007 System Score: N/A Location: US Last edited on 17th Jan, 2010 17:17 |
@eDOC That is why I use Firefox. You can control scripts,flash and get protection from clickjacking using No Scripts. Cookie safe allows you to control what cookies are allowed and what are not for session,or temporary. As advised you can get better privacy which removes LSO or long term cookies plus Ghostery which blocks pre-determined cookies along with Taco or targeted advertising cookies opt-out again blocking pre-determined selection of cookies only these are in cooperation with advertising firms who use them. Hope this helps. Windows Vista "Home Basic" Service Pack 1 MsXML 4.0 SP 2 Mozilla 3.5.+ AMD Athlon 64x2 dual core Processor4000+2.10GHz 2GB Ram 32 bit OS Windows defender,System Mechanic Pro -- |
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