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Enabling Cookies in internet explorer

Step 1:

Find the Internet Explorer icon on the Desktop and double-click on it.

Internet Explorer icon.

Or click on Start, go to All Programs, and click on Internet Explorer.

Start, All Programs, Internet Explorer

 

Step 2:

After Internet Explorer opens, click on Tools, then click on Internet Options.

Click on Tools, then click on Internet Options.

 

Step 3:

Click on the Privacy tab. Click on the Advanced button.

IEcookies1

 

Step 4:

This will open a new window. Select the checkbox in front of Override automatic cookie handling. Make sure First-party Cookies is set to Accept and that your Third-party Cookies are set to Prompt. Click the Always allow session cookies option. Then click OK.

IEcookies2

 

Step 5:

You will need to click OK again at the Internet Options screen before the process is complete.

IEcookies1

 

Congratulations!

You have successfully enabled cookies in Internet Explorer.

If you have problems when trying these instructions, or if you have other questions, please contact the Information Technology Helpdesk at 229-245-4357 or send an e-mail to helpdesk@valdosta.edu.