To allow cookies in Internet Explorer, you need to adjust the browser's privacy settings. Here's how:
Steps to Enable Cookies in Internet Explorer
Enabling cookies in Internet Explorer involves navigating through the browser's settings. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Access Internet Options: First, click on the Tools menu (the gear icon) located in the top-right corner of the browser window. From the drop-down menu, select Internet Options.
- Open the Privacy Tab: In the Internet Options window, click on the Privacy tab. This tab allows you to control how Internet Explorer handles cookies.
- Go to Advanced Settings: Within the Privacy tab, locate and click on the Advanced button. This will open the Advanced Privacy Settings window.
- Configure Cookie Handling: In the Advanced Privacy Settings window, you will see sections for 'First-party Cookies' and 'Third-party Cookies'. For both of these sections, choose the Accept option. This will allow Internet Explorer to store cookies from websites you visit and from third-party sources.
- Confirm Changes: After selecting 'Accept' for both types of cookies, click on the OK button in the Advanced Privacy Settings window, and then click OK again in the Internet Options window to save your changes.
By following these steps, you will have enabled cookies in Internet Explorer, allowing websites to function properly and store your preferences.
Summary Table
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the Tools menu and select Internet Options |
| 2 | Navigate to the Privacy tab. |
| 3 | Click on the Advanced button. |
| 4 | Choose 'Accept' for both first and third party cookies. |
| 5 | Select 'OK' to save changes. |
