Why doesnt my browser accept cookies and how do i fix?
Browser cookies are pieces of text that are sent by a website to authenticate and maintain information about users using a unique ID number. Because they track user behavior online, many users disable cookies as they try to maintain some Internet privacy. If your cookies are disabled, you may get a message such as: “Your browser is not currently set to accept cookies” when you go to certain websites.
Accepting Cookies
It is very easy to set your browser to accept cookies. The exact steps may vary depending on your browser, but you should be able to easily find the correct setting no matter how you access the Internet. Get into your browser and then find Tools and then Options (or Settings and Options). You will probably see a Privacy tab, if so, click on it. Look for an option for accepting cookies, and make sure there is a check mark by that option to enable them. You can also usually choose an option so that you are notified when cookies are being used and can choose to allow them or not allow them on your machine.
Cookies on Favorites
You may get the cookie error message for certain websites even after you have enabled them through your browser. If you are accessing the website through your Favorites list, the link may have been damaged and it doesn’t recognize that you have cookies enabled.
If this is happening to you, you need to remove the link from Favorites and then add it back again. Start Internet Explorer and click on Favorites. Choose Organize Favorites and find the Favorite link in question. Right click on it and choose Delete. Click Yes to send that link to the recycle bin. Go to the website for the favorite and add it back to your favorites list. With the link refreshed, cookies should be enabled and you should have no more trouble.
These simple instructions should solve your cookie problems and allow you to access the websites without errors. In general, cookies are not dangerous and can allow your web experience to run more smoothly.
Kat Delong | January 22nd, 2009
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